Robert Carlton (Bob) Wilson Papers
An Inventory of Holdings at the Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database
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Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database
12/03/2007
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://hobbit.sdsu.edu/archon
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Fax: 619-594-0466
Overview of the Collection
Repository:
Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database
5500 Campanile Dr. MC 8050
San Diego, CA, 92182-8050
URL: http://hobbit.sdsu.edu/archon
Email: scref@rohan.sdsu.edu
Phone: 619-594-6791
Fax: 619-594-0466
Creator:
Wilson, Robert, 1916-
Title: Robert Carlton (Bob) Wilson Papers
Dates: 1953-1980
Quantity: 111.25
Abstract: The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, proposals for legislation, reports, materials relating to resolutions
and debates, surveys, photographs and miscellany.
Identification: MS-0044
Language of Materials:
The papers are in:
English
Biographical Note
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.
Elected in 1952 as a Republican (83rd Congress) from what was then California's 30th District (all of San Diego City and County),
Wilson rose to the position of ranking minority member of the House Armed Services Committee. He also served from 1960-64
as House Republican Election Committee chairman. Wilson was one of the originators of the 1951 California movement that resulted
in Dwight Eisenhower's presidential candidacy. He retired in 1980.
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of correspondence, memoranda, proposals for legislation, reports, materials relating to resolutions
and debates, surveys, photographs and miscellany.
Index Terms
This Collection is indexed under the following controlled access subject terms.
Genre/Form of Material:
Personal Papers
Photographs
Publications
Geographic Name:
San Diego (Calif.) -- Politics and government
San Diego County (Calif.) -- Politics and government -- Sources
United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
Personal Name:
Wilson, Bob, 1916- -- Archives
Topical Term:
Politicians -- California -- San Diego
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in the materials found in this collection have not been transferred to San Diego State University.
Special Collections and University Archives can only grant permission to publish materials for which it is the copyright holder.
For further information, please consult the section on copyright in the rules for using the collections, or contact the United
States Copyright Office at (202) 707-3000 or http://www.copyright.gov.
Acquisition Information
The materials were acquired by Special Collections & University Archives: Finding Aid Database from Robert C. Wilson on 12/18/1980.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Scrapbook
1958
Scope and Content Note
Radio and Television Speeches.
Scrapbook
January-June 1960
Scrapbook
July-December 1960
Scrapbook
January-June 1961
Scrapbook
June-September 1961
Scrapbook
October 1961-April 1962
Scrapbook
September 1961-December 1963
Scrapbook
May-December 1962
Scrapbook
January-May 1963
Scrapbook
January-June 1963
Scrapbook
1965
Scope and Content Note
Supplement
Scrapbook
January-September 1968
Scrapbook
September-December 1968
Scrapbook
January-August 1969
Scrapbook
August-September 1969
Scrapbook
January-August 1978
Scrapbook
April-December 1978
