The document is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern over the oversight of the Social Security Act not including provisions for those who become totally disabled before reaching the age of eligibility for benefits. The writer suggests amending the Act to include a total disability clause retroactive to 1937, sharing their personal case as an example. The document is also copied to Congressman George Schwabe for his consideration.

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1946 Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Amendment of Social Security Act for Total Disability Clause

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_7_3_0003
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
1946 Letter to Senator Thomas Requesting Amendment of Social Security Act for Total Disability Clause
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document is addressed to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing concern over the oversight of the Social Security Act not including provisions for those who become totally disabled before reaching the age of eligibility for benefits. The writer suggests amending the Act to include a total disability clause retroactive to 1937, sharing their personal case as an example. The document is also copied to Congressman George Schwabe for his consideration.
Topic:
Retirement, Social Security
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages