Description
The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, proposals for legislation, reports, materials relating to resolutions
and debates, surveys, photographs and miscellany.
Background
Born in Calexico, Imperial County, California on April 5, 1916, Bob Wilson attended local public schools in Calexico. The
Wilson family moved to San Diego, California in 1928. While attending San Diego State College, Wilson worked as a newsboy,
grocery clerk, and theater usher. Wilson also attended the Otis Art Institute, working part-time as a milk route salesman,
and later as the merchandising manager for a dairy. During WWII, Wilson operated Conship Commissary, served in the Coast Guard
Reserve (Port Security Service) and as a private in the United State Army. After the war, Wilson joined an advertising agency
in San Diego as a partner and Vice president.
Restrictions
The copyright interests in these materials have not been transferred to San Diego State University. Copyright resides with
the creators of materials contained in the collection or their heirs. The nature of historical archival and manuscript collections
is such that copyright status may be difficult or even impossible to determine. Requests for permission to publish must be
submitted to the Head of Special Collections, San Diego State University, Library and Information Access. When granted, permission
is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical item and is not intended to include or imply permission
of the copyright holder(s), which must also be obtained in order to publish. Materials from our collections are made available
for use in research, teaching, and private study. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including
but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials.
Availability
Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons
wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special
Collections & University Archives staff.