Guide to the Robert Carlton (Bob) Wilson Papers

Box 1, Folder 1

Bills, Vouchers, Invoices, and Purchase Orders 1954, 1962

Box 1, Folder 2

Bills, Vouchers, Invoices and Purchase Orders 1964,1965

Box 1, Folder 3

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1963

Scope and Contents

Jan. - Feb. Politics, newsclipping, San Diego inf.

Box 1, Folder 4

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1963

Scope and Contents

Feb.- Ap. Politics, San Diego info.

Box 1, Folder 5

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1963

Scope and Contents

Mar. - Ap. Politics, San Diego info.

Box 1, Folder 6

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1963

Scope and Contents

July - Oct. Politics, Foreign Relations, San Diego Info.

Box 1, Folder 7

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1963

Scope and Contents

Oct. - Dec. Politics, San Diego info., photo., appointment of Gillenwater.

Box 1, Folder 8

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1964

Scope and Contents

San Diego info., politics, social affairs

Box 1, Folder 9

Administrative Assistant Ed Gillenwater, Personal Files 1965

Scope and Contents

Republican - "Bull Elephants."

Box 1, Folder 10

Administrative Newsletter 1953-57

Scope and Contents

Includes corresp.

Box 1, Folder 11

Administrative Newsletter 1958

Scope and Contents

Includes corresp.

Box 1, Folder 12

Administrative Newsletter 1959

Scope and Contents

Mostly corresp.

Box 1, Folder 13

Administrative Newsletter 1959

Scope and Contents

All contents are corresp. No copy of Newsletter

Box 1, Folder 14

Administrative Newsletter 1960

Scope and Contents

Corresp. No copies of Newsletter

Box 1, Folder 15

Administrative Newsletter 1961

Scope and Contents

Corresp. related to newsletters

Box 1, Folder 16

Administrative Newsletter 1962

Scope and Contents

Corresp. related to newsletters.

Box 1, Folder 17

Administrative Newsletter 1963

Scope and Contents

Corresp. related to newsletters, article by Ezra Taft Benson.

Box 1, Folder 18

Administrative Newsletter 1964

Scope and Contents

Small amount of corresp. No newsletters

Box 1, Folder 19

Administrative Newsletter 1965

Scope and Contents

Large folder of corresp. , some photos, Welcome to Washington cards & also newsletters.

Box 1, Folder 20

Administration Newsletter 1965

Scope and Contents

A large folder containing corresp., Welcome to Washington Constituent cards, address listings, etc.

Box 1, Folder 21

Administrative Miscellaneous 1956

Scope and Contents

1 letter from R. J. McMahan & Wilson's reply

Box 1, Folder 22

Administrative Miscellaneous 1959 - 1960

Scope and Contents

Newsclipping and 3 letters

Box 1, Folder 23

Administrative Miscellaneous 1961

Scope and Contents

Small amount of corresp. & 1 abstract of personnel record.

Box 1, Folder 24

Administrative Miscellaneous 1962

Scope and Contents

Only 6 letters

Box 1, Folder 25

Administrative Miscellaneous 1963

Scope and Contents

Corresp., newsclipping, "Filing System" 1960.

Box 1, Folder 26

Administrative Miscellaneous 1964

Scope and Contents

Corresp. & 1 copy of "Committee Publications and Policies Governing Their Distribution," 1964

Box 1, Folder 27

Administrative Miscellaneous 1965

Scope and Contents

Corresp., diagram of parking layout for 3rd level, and other items.

Box 1, Folder 28

Gillenwaters, Ed. Memo to the Boss 1965

Scope and Contents

Jan. 21 ,1965 re/ Mayor Curran meeting & Cong. Boosters Club

Box 1, Folder 29

Admin. GPO Account 1964

Scope and Contents

Dozen letters

Box 1, Folder 30

Administration General 1959

Scope and Contents

Dozen letters re/ Misc. topics, "Duties of a Congressman" & other items.

Box 1, Folder 31

Administration Folding Room 1959 - 1964

Scope and Contents

Mostly corresp. & "Statements of Accounts" booklets.

Box 1, Folder 32

Administration District Expense Vouchers 1961 - 1962

Scope and Contents

5 vouchers & & 2 blank forms

Box 1, Folder 33

Aministration Constituent Promotion Ideas 1957 & 1959

Scope and Contents

3 letters re/ patriotic themes & copy of "Pledge of Allegiance" set to music. House Doc. 225, 84th Cong. 1st. Sess,

Box 1, Folder 34

Administration Christmas Card File 1956 - 1964

Box 1, Folder 35

Administration Calendar List 1958 -1963

Scope and Contents

Mostly corresp. & address lists

Box 1, Folder 36

Administration Newspaper Clippings ____ THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON __ By Macomber 1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, & news clippings.

Box 1, Folder 37

Administration Biography 1965 & 1974

Scope and Contents

Brief Biography of Robert Wilson & news clippings from 1974

Box 1, Folder 38

Administration Biography 1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of biographical materials for Congressman Wilson.

Box 1, Folder 39

Administration Biography 1961

Scope and Contents

Biograpical information for Bob Wilson including photo in promotional material

Box 2, Folder 1

Administration Newspapers 1958-1959

Scope and Contents

Correspondence, news releases, news clippings & other items.

Box 2, Folder 2

Administration Newspapers 1960

Scope and Contents

corresp., news clippings, telegrams, & other items

Box 2, Folder 3

Administration Newspapers 1961

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. with a few news clippings, lots of politics.

Box 2, Folder 4

Administration Files__Newspapers 1961

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp., with politics and international emphasis

Box 2, Folder 5

Administration Files__Newspapers 1962

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp., with emphasis on politics, and some news clippings. 1 copy of Allied Gardens Examiner (1/11/62)

Box 2, Folder 6

Administration Files__Newspapers 1963

Scope and Contents

Corres., politics, local issues & a few copies of newspapers & some news clippings

Box 2, Folder 7

Administration Files__Newspapers 1963

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp., with emphasis on politics, local issues, personal items. 1 copy of San Diego County Media Directory.

Box 2, Folder 8

Administration Files__Newspapers 1963

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. with local and national political issues, some news clippings

Box 2, Folder 9

Administration Files__Newspapers 1964

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. with political and national issues. A few news clippings.

Box 2, Folder 10

Administration Files__Newspapers 1965

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. with emphasis on national and local politics. Also some news clippings, 1 8x11 b&w photo of Bob Wilson chastizing "LBJ Super Market" & 1 copy of EMPHASIS: OREGON (11/65)

Box 2, Folder 11

Administration Files__Newspapers: Letters to the Editor. 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

Largely corresp., local & constituents. A few news clippings

Box 2, Folder 12

Administration Files__Correspondence__No Return Address 1959

Scope and Contents

Letters, postal cards, telegrams, news clippings. Politics, local issues, military, etc.

Box 2, Folder 13

Administrative Files__Correspondance__No Return Address 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters and telegrams re/ political & national issues.

Box 2, Folder 14

Administrative Files__Correspondance__No Return Address 1961

Scope and Contents

Small amount of corresp., including telegrams with emphasis on political, educational and other issues.

Box 2, Folder 15

Administrative Files__Correspondance__No Return Address 1962

Scope and Contents

Small collection of letters, postal cards, telegrams, news clippings re/ various political, social, community issues.

Box 2, Folder 16

Administrative Files__Correspondance__No Return Address 1963

Scope and Contents

5 letters, 1 postal card & 3 news clippings re/ anti Kennedy attitudes, State Dept. & a concern about commercializing Sundays

Box 2, Folder 17

Administrative Files__Correspondance__No Return Address 1964

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters, postal cards, & telegrams re/ critique of Congressional compensations, veteran benefits needed, pro & anti Medicare views, 4 page letter on politics & democracy from Imperial Beach constituent.

Box 2, Folder 18

Administration-Parma, L. W.-Personal 1962

Scope and Contents

Seven letters

Box 2, Folder 19

Administration Patronage 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

1 news clipping & 5 letters (4 from Wilson)

Box 2, Folder 20

Administration Patrons 1959

Scope and Contents

9 letters re/ "Page Boy" & military resume

Box 2, Folder 21

Administration Patronage 1960

Scope and Contents

5 letters (3 from Wilson) re/ "Page Boy" appointment.

Box 2, Folder 22

Administration Patronage 1961

Scope and Contents

15 letters including Wilson's responses on the topic of Congressional Pages.

Box 2, Folder 23

Administration Patronage 1962

Scope and Contents

9 letters (3 replies from Wilson) re/ page boy & postmastershipl

Box 2, Folder 24

Administration Patronage 1963

Scope and Contents

19 letters with Wilson's replies re/ postmaster and page boy appointments. Also 1 copy of UNITED STATES CALITOL PAGE SCHOOL.

Box 2, Folder 25

Administration Patronage 1964

Scope and Contents

25 letters & postal cards with Wilson's replies re/ topic of Pages Boys.

Box 2, Folder 26

Administration Patronage 1965

Scope and Contents

8 letters & 1 postal card re/ page positions for 89th Congress and contrast between majority and minority parties in numbers to be appointed.

Box 3, Folder 1

Administrative: Personnel 1961-1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos relating to employment, civil service, employment info. for Wilsons's staff & also personal corresp.

Box 3, Folder 2

Administrative: Photographs 1962

Scope and Contents

3 letters, 1 copy of "1962 OPERATION V.I.P." & 1 large photograph of Congressman Wilson and Cub Scout Michael Day Wahl.

Box 3, Folder 3

Administrative: Portraits -- procedure for ordering no date

Scope and Contents

2 copies of "REPRINTS OF BOB WILSON PERSONAL PORTRAITS" ORDER FORM.

Box 3, Folder 4

Administrative: Postage 1962-1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of Postage Order completed forms, letters, memos & Stamp Allowance items.

Box 3, Folder 5

Administrative: Press Releases 1959-1963

Scope and Contents

Variety of topics such veterans, politics, San Diego affairs, listing of news outlets, etc.

Box 3, Folder 6

Administrative: Publications 1959-1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & references to Lawyer's Weekly Report, National Reference Library Speaker's Guide, Edison Foundation, & others.

Box 3, Folder 7

Administrative: District Questionaire 1955-1956

Scope and Contents

3 letters, 1 completed Wilson questionaire & 1 copy of "Washington News" completed survey questionaire from Congressman Edgar W. Heistand (CA, 51st. Dist.)

Box 3, Folder 8

Administrative: District Questionaire 1955-1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, questionaires related to Wilson's district that cover a variety of issues pertinent to San Diego & the U.S.

Box 3, Folder 9

Administrative: Questionaire 1959-1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of questionaires from various Congressional districts, information cards, letters and other items of political interest.

Box 3, Folder 10

Administrative: Questionaire 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of questionaire results and corresp. related to poltical events.

Box 3, Folder 11

Administrative: Questionaire 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of corresp. dealing with a number of political issues & questionaire results. International crises emphasized.

Box 3, Folder 12

Administrative: Questionaire 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters & other communiques, with samples of questionaires from several groups in the U.S. with emphasis on political issues.

Box 3, Folder 13

Administration: Questionaire 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection containing brouchers from Congressman Pat Martin (CA, 38th Dist.), several questionaires related to Congressman Lionel Van Deerlin & letters pertaining to Congressman Wilson.

Box 3, Folder 14

Administration: Questionaire 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

1 questionaire to Wilson from Investors League, Inc., 1 questionaire from Wilson & 1 from Congressman Caig Hosmer & 1 letter to Wilson from the Univ. of Utah.

Box 3, Folder 15

Administrative: Radio & TV 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams & memos related to such topics as "Both Sides of the Aisle," KFSD-TV, KFMB-TV, other stations & 1 copy of page 1 of BUYER HERALD, Vol. 1, No. 3, May 7, 1953.

Box 3, Folder 16

Administrative: Radio & TV 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams and other items related to topics and questions for Congressman Wilson & others to respond to on TV & Radio.

Box 3, Folder 17

Administrative: Radio & TV 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, telegrams, etc. related to local San Diego issues, national politics and other topics. Several "Ask Your Congressman" communiques.

Box 3, Folder 18

Administrative: Radio & TV 1961-1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos, etc. related to local San Diego topics, politics, questionaires and an 11 page copy of Wilson's interview with Kathy Barber for "Youth Wants to Know."

Box 3, Folder 19

Administrative: Radio & TV 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos, etc. related to media coverage of local and national issues. More "Ask Your Congressman" responses & other media methods.

Box 3, Folder 20

Administrative: Radio & TV 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos, etc. regarding "Ask Your Congressman," lots of sample questions, local issues noted and much political commentary too.

Box 3, Folder 21

Administrative: Radio & TV 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

Corresp. on local stations & issues, contacts with KOGO, invoices related to House Recording Studios & other items.

Box 3, Folder 22

Administrative: Radio & TV 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, promotional materials & other items. Topics include local politics, KOGO station, "Ask Your Congressman" interviews & related media techniques.

Box 3, Folder 23

Administrative: Referrals 1957, 1960-1963

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. regarding issues such as congressional district overlap with James B. Utt, employment transfers, veterans issues, constituent problems, & other concerns.

Box 4, Folder 1

Administration: Referrals

Box 4, Folder 2

Administration: Referrals 1964

Box 4, Folder 3

Administration: San Diego Office 1960

Box 4, Folder 4

Administration: San Diego Office 1961

Box 4, Folder 5

Administration: San Diego Office 1965

Box 4, Folder 6

Administration: San Diego Office 1962

Box 4, Folder 7

Administration: San Diego Office

Box 4, Folder 8

Administration: San Diego Office

Box 4, Folder 9

Administration: San Diego Office

Box 4, Folder 10

Administration: Telephone, Telegraph, and Cable Account

Box 4, Folder 11

Administration: Supplies, Equipment, Service 1965

Box 4, Folder 12

Administration: Supplies, Equipment, Service 1957-1962

Box 4, Folder 13

Administration: Stationary Account 1962

Box 4, Folder 14

Administration: Speech File 1953-1956

Box 4, Folder 15

Administration: Speech File 1958

Box 4, Folder 16

Administration: Speech File 1961

Box 4, Folder 17

Administration: Speech File 1962

Box 4, Folder 18

Administration: Speech File 1963

Box 4, Folder 19

Administration: Speech File 1963

Box 4, Folder 20

Administration: Stationary Account 1965

Box 4, Folder 21

Administration: Whip notices 1962

Box 4, Folder 22

Administration: Whip Notices 1961

Box 4, Folder 23

Administration: Whip Notices

Box 4, Folder 24

Administration: Whip Notices 1958-1959

Box 4, Folder 25

Administration: Whip Notice 1954

Box 5, Folder 1

Agriculture 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, notices from official agencies related to such topics as: food production, national and world markets, constituent interests and other items.

Box 5, Folder 2

Agriculture 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters & other items on such topics as: Current legislation on potato industry, "History and Purposes of Plant Patent Act," "A Statement to Members of Congress from Walter C. Nelson, President of the Mortgage Bankers Assn., compliants from local constituents, "Opinion Re Legality of Regulations Promulgated By the Secretary of Labor Under the Wagner-Peyeser Act. & other items.

Box 5, Folder 3

Agriculture 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

Letters, memos, telegrams, govt. papers re/ poultry stabilization, Miller Bill (H.R. 8483), Steel Strike, grain storage, concerns about insecticides.

Box 5, Folder 4

Agriculture 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

Corresp., booklets, articles, from constituents, Dept. of Agriculture, Chamber of Commerce, etc. on topics such as "Wilderness Bill," copy of S. 174, San Diego County 1960 statistical report, & CA Farm Bureau information.

Box 5, Folder 5

Agriculture 1961

Scope and Contents

Extensive collection of letters, telegrams, memos, govt. papers & other items on such topics as: constituent concerns about food safety, grain merchandising, dairy industry, meat products, price regulation, labor relations & Japanese Supplementary Worker agreement, tax policies, etc.

Box 5, Folder 6

Agriculture 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos, position papers, etc. from various sources: constituents, Dept. of Agriculture, Comptroller General of the United States, Health, Education & Welfare, CA Creamery Operators Assn., Packers & Stockyards, National Lumber Manufactures Assn., re/ Wilderness concepts, & other topics.

Box 5, Folder 7

Agriculture 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams, & other printed material on such topics as: medical issues, constituent concerns, politics, farm workers, & labor issues, CA farms, etc.

Box 5, Folder 8

Agriculture 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of materials from the U.S. Dept. Labor, Law of Offices of Lindley, Scales & Patton and the San Diego County Farmers, Inc. re/ litigation on alleged violations of Articles 4, 10, & 19 of the Standard Work Contract

Box 5, Folder 9

Agriculture 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams & other communications from the Library of Congress, constituents, Congress, various food producers, Farmers Union, etc. on topics such as sale of wheat to Russia, cotton, meat production, bees & special use permit in national forests, farm workers from Mexico, "National Defense Aspects of Agriculture," "Rural Areas Development" (Family Farm Subcommittee).

Box 5, Folder 10

Agriculture 1964

Scope and Contents

Letters, memos, newsletters, telegrams & other items from constituents, Forest Service, Dept. of Agriculture, Agriculture Council of CA., Farm Bureau Federation, Congressional Record, Canners League of CA. (tariff on tomatoes) & other canned fruits and vegetables statistical data.

Box 5, Folder 11

Agriculture 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams, news clippings, & other items from the Federal Register, Foremost Dairies, Inc., "Annual Report for 1964," constituents, Farm Bureau, Dept. of Agriculture and others. Topics include labor and bracero program, tax subsidy, grading systems for meat, dairy & poultry, FDA Memo for Consumers re/ fruit juices, etc., Western Pine Beetle, Laguna Mts., & Republican Task Force on Agriculture.

Box 5, Folder 12

Appointments 1955-1958 & 1962

Scope and Contents

Letters, memos, & telegrams from constituents, various members of Congress, insurance companies, food companies, public relation firms, news papers, law firms, businesses, labor organizations, etc. Topics include: Prayer Breakfast, trips to Washington & assistance from Congressman Wilson, politics, personal relations, & other issues.

Box 5, Folder 13

Appointments 1963, Jan.-August.

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams, news clippings and other material from constituents, military officials, Congressional members, business interests, other political organizations, city governments, etc. Topics include invitations to events, requests for assistance in visiting Washington, "Round Table Conference on Congress," "National Committee For A Sane Nuclear Policy," 11th Annual Republican Women's Conference & other items.

Box 5, Folder 14

Appointments 1963, May-August

Scope and Contents

Primarily letters & a few telegrams. Most are invitations to events requesting Wilson's attendance, but also some are letters requesting assistance in visiting the Capitol. Topics include: S.D. Attorneys "Mutual Report Conference" at Town & Country Hotel with list of those participating, Boys' Clubs of San Diego request for Wilson to attend a meeting, labor conferences, Western Growers Assn., F.B.I. investigation request by Wilson, requests from Order of Ahepa, Imperial Beach Chamber of Commerce & many more.

Box 5, Folder 15

Appointments 1963, March-August

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams and other communications from various San Diego officials and groups, constituents & national organizations. Topics include: Invitations to Wilson to give talks, attend conferences, luncheons, meetings, recreational, veteran and military events & more.

Box 5, Folder 16

Appointments - Philadelphia 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters regarding the May 1963 "25th Annual Conference American Association of Industrial Editors" (AAIE) that Bob Wilson attended.

Box 5, Folder 17

Appointments 1963, Sept.-Dec.

Scope and Contents

A large collection of corresp. from political groups, businesses, colleges, labor groups, etc. Topics include invitations to recognition dinners, meetings, conferences, alumni banquets, university functions, Mother Goose Parade in El Cajon, North Island Assn., defense industry, John J. Montgomery Project, health organizations, and other topics.

Box 5, Folder 18

Appointments 1964, Jan.-May.

Scope and Contents

Primarily letters, memorandums, memos, office notes, telegrams & a special collection of papers from the American Consulate General, San Ysidro, CA (John F. Killea). Items include invitations to attend "Fat Cats" dinner, Republican Women's Conference, political planning to defeat Democrats, Gridiron activities, meet with various business interests, & the "Agenda for Visit to Consulate General, Tijuana." There are two separate "The American Consul" papers, Tabs A - H, (2/26/64) & Packets I - IV (3/12, 64) from John F. Killea.

Box 5, Folder 19

Appointments: Arends Trip 1963, Nov.

Scope and Contents

Only one copy of Congressman Wilson's letter (11/7/63) to the Honorable Leslie C. Arenda re/ a trip Wilson helped plan for three other congressmen to visit Ryan Aeronautics & General Dynamics/Astronautics in San Diego.

Box 5, Folder 20

Appointments - Brooking's Institute 1959-1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of about 15 items, including letters, news releases, a copy of "Brookings Publications (Fall 1958), an article by William O. Baker (Bell Telephone Labs) on "Material Research (5/25/60), list of Round Table Conference on Developments in Science & copy of "Oceans and Atmosphere" speech by George S. Benton (1/26/63).

Box 5, Folder 21

Appointments: Ca. Rep. Delegation 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

A dozen notices of "Meeting of the California Delegation." from Jan. '57 to Feb. '58.

Box 5, Folder 22

Appointments: Chowder & Marching Club 1959-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of materials related to this organization starting with Wilson's being "accepted into the mysteries of membership" of this group in 1959. Includes memorandum, invitations, letters, Directories, Final Draft of "The Chowder and Marching Club 1949-1965, Origins," & other items.

Box 6, Folder 1

Appointments 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters and telegrams from business interests, constituents, school districts & others with requests, thanks, invites and other topics.

Box 6, Folder 2

Constituents Visits 1959

Scope and Contents

A fairly large collection of letters, telegrams & memos from constituents, military officials, business interests, & public figures regarding several topics including requests, thanks, political issues, economic conditions, White House visits, etc.

Box 6, Folder 3

Constituents Visits 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

Large collection of letters, telegrams & memos from constituents, Wilson's replies, business interests, churches, school districts and others regarding a variety of topics including political affairs.

Box 6, Folder 4

Constituents Visits 1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams & memos from constituents, business interests, military figures, politicians & others. Topics include: Plans for visiting Washington, thanks for help of Wilson's staff, requests for Wilson's assistance in appointments with various groups, White House tours, etc.

Box 6, Folder 5

Constituents Visits 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos & telegrams from a number of different people including business, education, military, public relation firms & others. Topics include politics, history, special interests, human relations, requests for assistance from Wilson, education, White House, etc.

Box 6, Folder 6

Constituents Visits 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos & notes from religious organizations, political figures, constituents, 4-H Club & business interests regarding various requests, thanks for visits to Washington, & other topics.

Box 6, Folder 7

Constituents Visits 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams & memos related to political affairs, visits to The Capitol, requests to Wilson for assistance, thanks for his and his staffs' assistance, etc.

Box 6, Folder 8

Constituents Visits Jan.-July 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams, news clippings from a variety of persons, organizations & others. Topics include thanks for assistance on visits to Washington, White House tours, current legislation, military parades, & religious interests.

Box 6, Folder 9

Constituents Visits 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, memos, lists of Youth Group Hostelers & two large b&w photographs of Youth Hostelers visiting with Congressman Wilson. Items include a site visitation list and names of the Coast to Coast Trippers from San Diego (Summer 1963), tours in Washington, Girl Scout interests & other topics.

Box 6, Folder 10

Constituents Visits Jan.-July 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams & memos from various constituents, organizations, business interests, teachers and others. Topics include requests for sites to visit in Washington, agencies to see, usual White Tours, appointments to military academy & thank you letters for the assistance provided by Wilson & his staff.

Box 6, Folder 11

Constituents Visits May-Dec. 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams & a few news clippings. Items include many letters about family visits to Washington & Wilson's assistance, political corresp., educational institutional visits, usual White House tour, F.B.I. HQ., etc.

Box 6, Folder 12

Constituents Visits Jan.- June 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos & telegrams from constituents, & others. Items include usual requests for assistance in vacation trip to Washington to see White House, F.B.I. & Dept. of Engraving & requests for special needs in politics, economic interests, etc.

Box 6, Folder 13

Constituents Visits May-July 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos & telegrams from constituents and others regarding trips to Washington and sites and agencies to visit. Also request for Wilson to furnish flag for Gillispie Cottage in La Jolla & letters of friendship and personal relations.

Box 6, Folder 14

Constituents Visits Aug.-Dec. 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams and 1 large b&w photograph of Wilson & with 2 unidentified constituents. Usual requests for assistance in visiting various sites, agencies and other locations in the Capitol. Also personal communiques on various subjects including politics, military, etc.

Box 6, Folder 15

Constituents Visits, School Children 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos, office notes, telegrams & news clippings about touring teenagers, other students, adults, & interested parties. Includes corresp. & list of "South Bay Washington Tour" & "Itinerary" -- 77 students and 11 adults were on the tour & covered on film. 1 large b&w photograph of tour group.

Box 6, Folder 16

Constituents Visits, School Children 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos, telegrams and a list of tour participants. Includes copies of Wilson's letters to the 75 "junior constituents" visiting Washington that summer from the Grossmont High School District. The visit was organized by Capitol Caravans of Chula Vista.

Box 6, Folder 17

Constituents Visits, School Children 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of Bob Wilson's "Welcome to Washington!" cards listing participant, date, vacation or tour & comments. Many are dated 1962. Also several letters and memos related to various trips to the Capitol and listing Capitol Caravan tour of students to Washington in June 1964 & chaperons.

Box 6, Folder 18

Constituents Visits, School Children 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos & telegrams related to visits to Washington by groups of school children, either as arranged by Caravan Tours or with parents on vacation.

Box 6, Folder 19

Appointments: Jim Copley Breakfast 10 October 1963

Scope and Contents

5 large b&w photographs of participants, letters from those attending, Wilson's replies, listing of those present for the breakfast including Congressman Donald Rumsfeld.

Box 6, Folder 20

Appointments: Corn Soup July-Sept. 1963

Scope and Contents

Only one memorandum and four letters in this folder. Bob Wilson was the featured speaker at the Franklin County Republican Corn Soup Rally held in Chambersburg, PA. on Sept. 7th.

Box 6, Folder 21

Appointments: Disneyland 1963

Scope and Contents

Only two letters in this folder. One from E.S. Adams, Jr. (General Agent, Stoney Adams Agency) & W.E. Worthing (Los Angeles) thanking Wilson for his "fine talk" at the Western General Agents' Meeting at Disneyland.

Box 6, Folder 22

Appointments: District 1957

Scope and Contents

A few letters and 1 telegram primarily in appreciation of Wilson's assistance in various matters & ceremonies.

Box 6, Folder 23

Appointments: Halleck's Visit Oct.-Dec. 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters and office memos regarding the visit of Congressman Charlie Halleck to San Diego on Nov. 16-18, 1963.

Box 6, Folder 24

Appointments: Harvard Young Reps. Feb.-Ap. 1962

Scope and Contents

Five letters and one copy of the "Newsletter of the Harvard Young Republican Club. On March 12, Wilson was scheduled to speak at the Student Union.

Box 6, Folder 25

Appointments: City Tavern Dinner Feb.-Ap. 1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection letters indicating a dinner party the Wilson's held at the City Tavern on April 6 in Washington.

Box 6, Folder 26

Appointments: Columbus, Ohio July-Nov. 1963

Scope and Contents

8 letters & 1 memorandum regarding Wilson's speech before the The Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Organization, Inc. on Oct. 11th.

Box 7, Folder 1

Appointments: Invitations - Part I 1953

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters and telegrams inviting newly elected Congressman Wilson to conventions, annual meetings, etc. from such groups as VFW, American Legion, Calif. Real Estate Assn., National Federation of Federal Employees, The Ninety-Nines, I.A.M., Sunkist Growers, K.F.M.B., San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce, National Coal Assn., and many others. Also includes letters from Dept. of the Army relative to NIKE program.

Box 7, Folder 2

Appointments: Invitations - Part II 1953

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, some telegrams and memos regarding invitations to Congressman Wilson to attend meetings, conventions and other events. Examples are: San Diego Race Relations Society, Calif. Retailers Assn., V.F.W., Dept. of the Army, Calif. Medical Assn., San Diego Building Contractors Assn., Joint Committee on Atomic Energy (tests in Nevada), Calif. Federation of Republican Women's Clubs, D.A.V., San Diego City Schools, Associated Students of San Diego State College, Lockheed Aircraft Corp. and many others.

Box 7, Folder 3

Appointments: Invitations Dec. 1953 & 1954

Scope and Contents

Only four letters in this folder. Two from Wilson and 2 from constituents. Topics: Mother Goose Parade Assn. & Retired Officer's Club.

Box 7, Folder 4

Appointments: Invitations 1955

Scope and Contents

Only 10 letters in this folder. Items include "List of people with whom you have had lunch," appreciation letter from San Diego Building Contractors Assn., invitations from San Diego Lodge No. 168, B.P.O. Elks, and Beall's "Bayside," Annapolis, Md.

Box 7, Folder 5

Appointments: Invitations Part I Jan.-May 1956

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, telegrams and other messages from various organizations and groups regarding meetings, conventions, special events, etc. Examples are: General Federation of Women's Clubs, V.F.W., N.R.A., San Diego Grocers Assn., The Capitol Hill Club, National Steel & Shipbuilding Corp. (launch of tuna clipper), Military Order of the World Wars, Kiwanis International, American Legion, 7th International UAW Education Conference, San Diego World Affairs Council, Itinerary for USS Forrestal Cruise, Dept. of the Air Force "Aerial Firepower Demonstration & many more.

Box 7, Folder 6

Appointments: Invitations - Part I Jan.-May 1956

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, etc. from various organizations, groups, etc. relating to invitations to events, conventions, meetings and other activities. Examples are: American Legion, Boy' Club of San Diego, Young Republican National Federation, B'Nai B'rith, National Citizens for Eisenhower, Commissioning of the USS Canberra, Santa Fe RR "Hi-Level El Capitan" trip, San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce, Reserve Officers Assn. of the U.S., Chula Vista High School annual football banquet & others.

Box 7, Folder 7

Appointments: Invitations June-Dec. 1956

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, etc. related to luncheons, meetings, conventions and other activities from constituents and many others. Examples are: State Dept., V.F.W., The Two-Time Veterans Assn., Highway Ninety-Four Club, San Diego Kiwanis Club, Calavo Growers of California, D.A.V., Commander Amphibious Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, HQ, Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, San Diego Business & Professional Women's Club, 5th Infantry Division & Fort Ord, South Bay Highway Assn., 38th Annual Meeting of the American Ordinance Assn. and many others.

Box 7, Folder 8

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-May 1957

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, notices, memos, etc. from constituents, organizations, government officials & others. Requests and replies include, San Diego Chapter of American Institute of Architects, Republican Associates, Community Welfare Council of San Diego, San Diego Committee For National Engineers Week, Air Force Assn., California Credit Union League, National Agricultural Limestone Institute, Calif. State Assn. of Letter Carriers, American Friends Service Committee, Calif. Real Estate Assn., Y.M.C.A., Hungarian Patriots Escape "International Crossroads Sunday Morning Breakfast," and many others.

Box 7, Folder 9

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Oct. 1957

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, etc. from a variety of persons and organizations. Examples are: Southern Calif. Tool & Die Associates, Ryan Aeronautical Company, Dept. of the Navy, Republican National Committee, San Diego Building Contractors Assn., Dept. of the Army, Bd. of Commissioners-Herbert Hoover High School, This Week in Washington with Clinton Davidson, 20-30 Club Convention in San Diego, The San Diego Union, Charles K. Fletcher, West Coast Shipbuilders and many more.

Box 7, Folder 10

Appointments and Invitations Feb.-Nov. 1957

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, etc. from constituents, organizations, corporations and many other sources. Most relate to conferences, meetings, luncheons, conventions, demonstrations, etc. Examples are: Pacific Coast Dental Conference, Los Angeles County Bd. of Supervisors, Kiwanis Club of San Diego, San Diego Yacht Club, Republican Central Committee of San Diego County, Calif. Trailer Park Assn., Ariz. & Calif. Citrus Growers, Officers Christian Union, AAUW-La Mesa Branch, Burgener-Travares- ribbon cutting ceremony to entrance to "East Clairemont," and many others.

Box 7, Folder 11

Appointments -- Invitations Jan.-April 1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memor-andums & notices from constituents, corporations, committees, govt. agencies and others. Examples are: Sigma Delta Chi Breakfast, The Cooperative League of the USA, National Assn. of State Aviation Officials, Savings & Loans News (photos), Republican Central Committee of San Diego County, USO, Coronado Rotary Club, Young Republicans of San Diego County, California State Society-Salute to Knowland Dinner, National Fisheries Institute, Egg Industry Promotion Committee, San Diego County Dental Society, and many more.

Box 7, Folder 12

Appointments - Invitations Mar.-May 1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums & other items from constituents and interested persons on several topics such as special delegations to Washington, vacation trips, dinners, speakers, military events, etc.

Box 7, Folder 13

Appointments - Invitations May-Aug. 1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, postal cards, memorandums, etc. from constituents and others requesting visits to the Capitol and also requesting Congressman Wilson as a speaker. Examples are: Loyal Order of Moose, Junior Chamber of Commerce, State of California, 24th Annual Fiesta Parade, Western Airlines, The Ninety-Nines, Secretary of the Navy and many more.

Box 7, Folder 14

Appointments - Invitations Aug.-Dec. 1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, cards, etc, from a variety of persons and groups requesting Wilson's presence at ship launching, as a speaker, to attend special meetings, etc. Examples are: U.S. Navy ship launchings, San Diego Zoo, National Presbyterian Church (Washington, D.C.), Insurance Agents of San Diego, Dept. of the Air Force, Retired Officers Assn., Citizens for Eisenhower-Nixon & others.

Box 7, Folder 15

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Mar. 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, cards, brochures & pamphlets primarily requesting Wilson's presence at a variety of functions: Examples of requests are: American Legion, Highway Ninety-Four Club, V.F.W., Chamber of Commerce, National Assn. of Social Workers, Science Clubs of America & others.

Box 7, Folder 16

Appointments and Invitations Ap.-June 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, cards, notifications & other items. Most relate to requests for Congressman Wilson's presence at meetings, events, etc. & as a speaker. Examples are: Stag Buffet at "Becker watering place," Annual Luncheon For the Benefit of Jewish Refugees, High Hatters of San Diego, D.A.V., Army Aviation Assn., Calif. Republican Delegation, Calif. Army National Guard (Camp Elliott), Goodwill Industries, Assn. of the United States Army, North Island Assn. & others.

Box 7, Folder 17

Appointments and Invitations June-Oct, 1959

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters requesting Congressman Wilson's presence as speaker and or attendance at a variety of functions. Examples of requests are: 40th Birthday celebration of the Overhaul & Repair Department, North Island Naval Air Station, Valley Forge Memorial Chapel, Marine Corps Reserve Officers Assn., American Field Service, The San Diego Mortgage Bankers Assn., Los Angeles County Republican Assembly, The American Legion & many others.

Box 7, Folder 18

Appointments and Invitations Sept.-Dec. 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, some cards & one folder from a local business. Most cover requests for Wilson's presence at various functions and his replies. Examples are: University Heating & Air Conditioning, Indiana Republican State Central Committee, Canners League of California, Western States Shipbuilding Conference, San Diego City Schools, attendance at San Diego State College Homecoming game, San Diego Teachers Assn., El Cajon Boulevard Civic Assn. & others.

Box 8, Folder 1

Appointments and Invitations Mar.-Ap. 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, & cards that request Congressman Wilson's presence at various functions & indicate his response. Examples are: 40th Q&R NAS Birthday Celebration, Board of Realtors meeting, San Diego County Federation of Republican Women's Clubs, CA Div. of Highways District XI (101 to freeway status), AMVETS National Award, CA Water Commission, County of San Diego Palomar Airport Dedication & others.

Box 8, Folder 2

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Feb. 1960

Scope and Contents

Primarily letters and cards requesting Congressman Wilson's attendance at various functions, sometimes as speaker. His responses are also in this folder. Examples are: Order of Ahepa (S.D. chapter), CA Assn. of Letter Carriers, American Legion (CA Dept. HQ.), Convair Astronautics, State Building and Construction Trades Council (CA), National Federation of Post Office Clerks, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, V.F.W., "Dinner with Ike," CA Real Estate Assn. & others.

Box 8, Folder 3

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Ap. 1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letter, telegrams, cards, programs, brochures, pamphlets and other items. The majority indicate requests to Wilson and also contain his responses. Examples are: Master Mechanics & Foremen Assn.'s 44th Annual Convention in Washington, Citizens' Committee for the Coronado Fourth of July Celebration, National Conference on International Economic and Social Development, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, American Shore and Beach Assn., Republican National Committee & others.

Box 8, Folder 4

Appointments and Invitations May-Aug. 1960

Scope and Contents

A large folder containing correspondence from constituents and various organizations. Examples are: Don Diego's Old School Slate (5th Annual Trek To Serra Cross, San Bernardino County Fair, San Diego Building Contractors Association, Change of Command Ceremony (NTC), CA Federation of Women's Clubs, V.F.W., Associated Student Body of Grossmont Union High School, San Junior Chamber of Commerce and many more.

Box 8, Folder 5

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Mar. 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, cards, telegrams, news clippings from a variety of persons and organizations and letters of reply from Congressman Wilson. Examples are: Young Republicans of California, U.S. Savings & Loan League, Air Force Assn., The American Legion, V.F.W., launch of Polaris Submarine San Houston, S.D. Grocers Assn., Quivira Basin Enterprises, Inc., A.F.L./C.I.O., N.B.C., South Bay Business and Professional Women's Club (Imperial Beach) & others.

Box 8, Folder 6

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-May 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, cards, telegrams, brochures & other items from a variety of organizations, constituents and others. Wilson's replies included in this folder. Examples are: Fleet Reserve Assn., Life Magazine's 25th Anniversary, Wildlife Management Institute, Question 7 motion picture, U.S. Naval Reserve (BuShips Co. 11-16), Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Edgemoor Geriatric Hospital, AMVETS, S.D. Chamber of Commerce, KFMB-TV & many others.

Box 8, Folder 7

Appointments and Invitations June-Sept. 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, cards, telegrams and other items, including Wilson's replies. Examples are: Junior Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Navy League of the United States, Air Force Assn., San Diego Convention & Tourist Bureau, Casa De Oro Chamber of Commerce, CA Governor's Office, launching of the S.S. "Philippine Bear," Philadelphia Naval Shipyard christening of the U.S.S. OKINAWA, 30th annual meeting of the National Reclamation Assn., Office of the Asst. Sec. of Defense, American G.I. Forum of the U.S. (Dept. of CA) & copy of its constitution, Employees Assn. (U.S. Naval Repair Facility), Commissioning of the Fleet Computer Programming Center (Point Loma) & other items.

Box 8, Folder 8

Appointments and Invitations June-Dec. 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, cards, news clippings and other items (includes Wilson's replies) from organizations, constituents and others. Examples are: Hiller Aircraft & Ryan Corporations (VTOL Transport Competition), 8th Annual Mother Goose Ball, League of Women's Voters, Public Utilities Commission (State of Calif.), HQ. 1st. Strategic Aerospace Div. (SAC), District XI-CA Div. of Highways - Oceanside to Orange County line freeway, West View School (Imperial Beach), San Diego Chamber Commerce, Soroptimist Club of San Diego, Knights of Columbus & others.

Box 8, Folder 9

Appointments and Invitations July-Dec. 1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, cards, telegrams & other items, including Wilson's replies. Examples are: 24th Annual Toyland Parade, Charles Cordell for El Cajon Kiwanis Club, Sunnyside Study Group, San Diego County Epilepsy Society, State of CA San Diego Bay Treatment Center opening, Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, Friends Committee on Legislation-"Indians Right to Decide" Conference, Insurance Agents Assn. of San Diego, National Assn. of Social Workers, !st Annual Convention of the Marshals' Assn. of California, Bonanza Air Lines "all jet-powered . . . airline service,"American Vocational Assn., NAACP, Newport News Shipbuilding Co. christening of the Aircraft Carrier ENTERPRISE, official opening of University City, 25th Anniversary Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce Parade, Miniature Ceremonial Tea Dedication (Balboa Park),

Box 8, Folder 10

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Feb. 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of announcements, letters, note cards, telegrams & other items including Congressman Wilson's replies. Examples are: Invitation to the Eleventh Annual State of the Union and Silver Quill Award Dinner, B'Nai B'rith, League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia Lincoln Day Observance, Young Republican Club of the District of Columbia, Miles Laboratories, Inc., AFL-CIO "Get-Together Dinner," 20th Anniversary of the Civil Air Patrol, General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp.'s commissioning of the USS THOMAS A. EDISON (SSBN 610), President Malcolm Love-San Diego State College dedication of Engineering Bldg., National Assn. for Mental Health, USO "Salute" dance - Lafayette Square, The American Legion breakfast, VFW breakfast, San Diego Grocers Assn., PG&E banquet, 5th Annual Young Republican National Leadership Training School, Reserve Officers Assn. of the United States, San Diego Realty Bd., Goodwill Industries of S.D. County and others.

Box 8, Folder 11

Appointments and Invitations Jan.-Ap. 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, note cards, telegrams, news clippings and other items including Wilson's replies. Examples are: KSLA-TV (Channel 12), 46th Annual National Convention of the Master Mechanics and Foremen Assn. (U.S. Naval Shore Establishments), Star-Kist Foods, Inc., Central Republican Women of San Diego, San Diego Rose Society, Dept. of the Air Force weapons demon-stration at Eglin AFB, Immigration and Naturalization Service (Southwest Region) event, Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias, American Helicopter Society 18th Annual Forum, NAM reception for members of Congress, Calif. State Society congressional dinner, Wine Institute dinner, League of Women Voters, Armed Forces Day - Potomac River Naval Command, Dept. of State - AID breakfast, Hoover Senior High School nominating convention, Calif. Bankers Assn., National Editorial Assn. Govt. Relations Workshops & others.

Box 9, Folder 1

Appointments and Invitations Dec. 1963 - Ap. 1964

Scope and Contents

A very large collection of letters, telegrams, notes, & other items. Examples are: Precinct N.W. 3, Washington, D.C. material, American Trucking Assn. informal party, University of Santa Clara Young Republican request Wilson as speaker, American Legion Annual Washington Conference banquet, Young Republican Leadership Training School, details on CA Div. of Highways proposed freeway project between I-8 and Mission Gorge Rd., Commander U.S. Training Center Recruit Brigade Review-Preble Field, Bank of America host's a luncheon for Wilson, CA Council for the Social Studies annual conference on the topic " The Political Arena: Problems of Interpretation," General Dynamics Corp. Annual Armed Forces Day Dinner, Orange County Republican Central Committee Meeting in Newport Beach, Annual American Legion dinner, San Diego Committee on Employment of the Handicapped Luncheon, International Buoy Technology Symposium & information, 16th Annual Order of Ahepa banquet, San Diego Health Assn. Ground Breaking Ceremony for a 160-bed La Mesa Hospital and Clinic, North Island Assn. annual banquet, USO National Council annual meeting , Herbert Hoover Senior High School eleventh annual Nominating convention, Imperial Beach Sun 'Sea Parade & many other invitations.

Box 9, Folder 2

Appointments and Invitations Jan-Ap. 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, & other items. Examples are: extensive material related to Chula Vista High School Fifth Annual Nominating Convention, annual banquet of the Master Mechanics & Foreman Assn., CA State Society Dinner, Seven Seas Sixteenth Anniversary Ball, Naval Supply Center Assn. luncheon, Mt. Miguel High School nominating convention, American Legion dinner honoring Congress and many other invitations from various organizations.

Box 9, Folder 3

Lincoln Day Dinner Feb. 8, 1962

Scope and Contents

Two letters, one invitation card & one dinner placement notation for "Hon. Robert Wilson."

Box 9, Folder 4

Appointments - Ed Link Luncheon Jan. 8, 1963

Scope and Contents

Guest List for the luncheon, copies of letters sent by Congressman Wilson & Mr. Link's thank you response. Mr. Link and his boat, the Sea Diver, worked with the Navy on underwater techniques and equipment.

Box 9, Folder 5

Appointments Los Angeles Mar.-Aug. 1963

Scope and Contents

All items in this folder pertain to the Advertising Association of the West and its 60th Anniversary Convention in Los Angeles, June 23-27, including a 6-page copy of the "Remarks of Rep. Bob Wilson Chairman of the Republican Congressional Committee."

Box 9, Folder 6

Appointments and Invitations Ap. - June 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, telegrams & other items. Examples are: Commissioning of the USS CHICAGO at the at the San Francisco Naval Shipyard, The American GI Forum Annual Coronation Ball (El Cortez Hotel), Sears, Roebuck and Co. brunch and fashion show to honor the wives of golfers playing in the 64th U.S. Open Tournament, dedication of John F.Kennedy playground by Attorney General Robert Kennedy, Conference of California Historical Societies, National Assn. of Government Inspectors banquet, Tribal Councils' Chairman Max Mazzetti requests Wilson to support EOA S2642, Salvation Army dinner, Republican National Committee meeting, Federal Professional Assn. urges support for H.R. 11049, Gillespie Field Administration Building and Runway Dedication, "Religious Heritage of America" Congressional Breakfast in the New Senate Office Building, Naval Electronics Laboratory's OMEGA Navigation Systems Exhibit in the Pentagon, 12th Annual Eastern San Diego County Fair at Gillespie Field, Boys' Club of America annual convention in Washington, D.C., "Memo to EMG from LWL" re/ politics, etc., Dept. of the Air Force re/ visit to Academy & reference to Operation DESERT STRIKE in Nevada, copy of "Public Affairs Newsletter" of the Illinois State Medical Society and many other items in this folder.

Box 9, Folder 7

Appointments and Invitations June - Aug. 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, invitational brochures, telegrams and cards. Examples are: Western Growers Assn, 30th Annual Meeting in Oct., San Diego Museum of Man celebration of Mexican exhibit & references to H.R. 9587 - National Arts and Cultural Development Act, Dept. of the Air Force's "Indian River III" exercise, Ninth Symposium on Ballistic Missile and Space Technology at the San Diego Naval Training Center, Air Force Assn.'s 18th Annual convention, 60th Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Assn., ref. to the Spring Valley American Heritage Parade, Annual Meeting of the San Diego Convention & Tourist Bureau, Official closing of Camp Matthews (MCRD), Old Grand-Dad Club, National Security Industrial Assn. Oceanography Task Team Meeting, commissioning of the USS SYLVANIA at the U.S. Naval Base Los Angeles, Long Beach, Republican State Convention (Dallas, Texas) and other items.

Box 9, Folder 8

Appointments and Invitations Sept.-Dec. 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, invitational cards, telegrams and other items: Examples are: Ford Motor Co. reception, USMC Reserve Officers Assn. dinner and parade, change of command ceremony U.S. Navy Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, inauguration of SDSC School of Social Work, Wright Brothers Junior-Senior High School Day luncheon, S.D. Crosstown Optimist Club NEWS, Women's National Republican Campaign Committee lunch with Wilson as key speaker, Dept. of the Army "Exercise AIR ASSAULT II," Todd Shipyards' launching & christening of the FOX (DLG-33), "Candidates Meeting" Oct. 13, 1964 - S.D. Convention Hall, Republican State Central Committee of CA meeting, American Medical Political Action Annual Awards Dinner in Miami Beach, San Diego's 28th Annual Toyland Parade & brochure & Veterans of the O.S.S. awards dinner.

Box 9, Folder 9

Appointments and Invitations Dec. 1964 - Feb. 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of note cards, letters, memos, telegrams and other items. Examples are: receptions, dinners, luncheons, ship launchings & commissioning, conferences, government sponsored events from Capitol Hill Club, CA Bankers Assn., Bell Aerosystems Co., Douglas Aircraft Co. "roll out of DC-9," CA State Library, City of San Diego, National Broadcasting Co., Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce, USS AUSTIN, Sea Pines Plantation, National Religious Broadcasters, VFW, League of Republican Women of D.C., USMC's 20th anniversary of the landing on Iwo Jima, "Operation Must" sponsored by the Surgeon General of the Dept. of the Army, American Legion, American Library Assn. & AFL-CIO 4th Annual "Get-Together Dinner."

Box 9, Folder 10

Appointments and Invitations Feb. - Ap. 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of note cards, letters, telegrams, memorandums & other items. Examples are: conferences, dinners, receptions, parades, conventions, ship launchings and commissionings from VFW, Capitol Hill Club, Time-Life Broadcast, CA Bankers Assn., AmVets, YMCA International Crossroads, National Security Industrial Assn., International Aerospace Hall of Fame, AZ Republican State Committee, National Lumber Manuf. Assn. Boeing Co., San Diego Downtown Assn. Armed Forces 1st annual parade & lots more.

Box 9, Folder 11

Appointments and Invitations Ap. - June 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of note cards, telegrams, letters, memos & other items indicating luncheons, dinners, receptions, meetings, conventions, conferences, ship launchings, change of command ceremonies & special events. Examples are: San Diego Hospital Assn., National Lumber Manuf. Assn., RNC & Young Republican National Federation, Newport News Ship Building Co.'s Polaris Submarine-GEORGE C. MARSHALL, Reserve Officers Assn., NAM, Sears, Roebuck & Co. "Congressional Family Day," Ocean Beach Little League event sponsored by Republican Women, Los Angeles, Dept. of Water & Power, RNC & others.

Box 9, Folder 12

Appointments and Invitations June - Sept. 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, note cards, telegrams, memorandums, brochures & other items featuring dinners, luncheons, receptions, conventions, meetings, pageants & other events from a variety of groups, persons and organizations. Examples are: USMC "City in Motion" platoon, Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, National Federation of the Blind, 83rd Club, Republican Finance Committee of Montgomery County, Dept. of the Navy & USS FORRESTAL, San Diego Historical Society, City of San Diego & dedication of FAA control tower at Montgomery Field, County of San Diego & Lake Jennings Park Rd., San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Western Growers Assn. & Assembly of Captive European Nations.

Box 9, Folder 13

Appointments - Jones (Fletcher) June 1965

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters from Congressmen Wilson, Minshall, Ford, Smith & Laird re/ "an informal luncheon with Fletcher Jones, young president of Communications Systems" to held on July 14.

Box 9, Folder 14

Appointments and Invitations Aug.- Oct. 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, note cards, telegrams. memos & other items regarding banquets, luncheons, receptions, meetings, conventions & other events from a variety of sources. Examples are: Sony Corp. of America, Copley Newspapers, Chula Vista Jaycees' Constitution Day, San Diego County Federation of Republican Women's Clubs, CA Bankers Assn., Young Republicans of CA, Cabrillo Festival Committee, Dedication of research vessel ELLEN B. SCRIPPS, "private discussion of California politics . . . Ron Reagan" & CA State Republican Convention, CA State Society, Associated Students of SDSC annual homecoming and parade, San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard launching of the MARIANO G. VALLEJO (SSBN 658), National Press Club, CBS News, FBI National Academy Graduation Exercises & Navy League of the United States.

Box 9, Folder 15

Appointments and Invitations Sept.-Dec. 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of note cards, letters, telegrams, memorandums & other items related to meetings, luncheons, banquets, meetings, conventions & other activities & as issued by various groups, persons and organizations. Examples are: San Diego State College Homecoming Committee, California Assembly "salute to Senator George Murphy," Christmas & New Year's at "The Breakers" in Palm Beach, San Diego Chargers at Balboa Stadium meet Buffalo Bills, Republican Western Conference in Albuquerque, Ground Breaking Ceremony for the San Diego multi-purpose sports stadium, San Francisco Bay Naval Shipyard commissioning of the USS KAMEHAMEHA (SSBN 642), Cohu Electronics, Inc., San Diego's 5th Annual Toyland Parade, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island & Military Order of the World Wars.

Box 9, Folder 16

Appointments and Invitations - Ship Launching Nov.-Dec. 1959

Scope and Contents

One letter from constituent Fred Wessock & Wilson reply re/ photo from MARITIME REPORTER at NASSCO.

Box 9, Folder 17

Appointments and Invitations 1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of news releases, memorandums, letters, copies of legislation, bulletins & news clippings. Examples are: Congressman Wilson's TV news on "Big Ship Contract to San Diego" & other topics, items on "Ask Your Congressman," details on educational TV series -"FROM CAPITOL HILL . . . .," list of Wilson's speaking engagements for November, copy of "SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1050.2," two Oct. letters re/ "relative to certain actions taken by members of" USMC at Camp Pendleton, letter welcoming Wilson to the Navy League of the United States, several copies of the American Legion's NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN, notice of members of California Republican Delegation meeting, 9 page copy of statement by Executive Director of Airport Operators Council re/ S. 3380, a Bill to Create an independent Federal Aviation Agency" & related information such as a copy of the "CONFERENCE REPORT" (#2556) on FAA Act of 1958, & a copy of HR REPORT #1849 "AMENDMENT TO THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954."

Box 9, Folder 18

Appointments - Jackson County United Republican Rally Feb.-Mar. 1960

Scope and Contents

Seven letters & 1 copy of Wilson's speech at the Jackson County United Republican Rally in Kansas City, Missouri on Feb. 29, 1960 entitled "There Is No Missile Cap . . ."

Box 9, Folder 19

Appointments and Invitations-Maricopa County Jan. & Mar. 1960

Scope and Contents

3 letters re/ Wilson's invitation from the Maricopa County Young Republican League to speak during the Lincoln Day "season" on "The Republican Challenge of the 60s."

Box 9, Folder 20

Appointments and Invitations - Oberlin College 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, biographical items, brochures, news clippings & speeches related to "Oberlin College 1964 Republican Mock Convention," May 1964. Copy of Congressman Wilson speech on May 2nd included.

Box 9, Folder 21

Appointments - Robert Jackson Dinner 1964

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from Congressman Wilson & some replies regarding invitations to honor "one of San Diego's leading industrialists and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson at the the City Tavern," in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20th. Mr. Jackson was the president of Ryan Aeronautical Company.

Box 10, Folder 1

Appointments: San Diego Office 1958-1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams & memos related to Congressman Wilson's visits to San Diego and various constituents, organizations and businesses wanting to meet with him.

Box 10, Folder 2

Appointments: San Diego Office 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from constituents, organizations & businesses desiring to meet with Congressman Wilson when he is in San Diego.

Box 10, Folder 3

Appointments: San Diego Office 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, news article, brochures & other items related to constituents, organizations & businesses desiring to meet with Congressman Wilson when he visits San Diego.

Box 10, Folder 4

Appointments: San Diego Office 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & memorandums related to Wilson's visits to San Diego and those who desired to meet with him on a variety of subjects and concerns.

Box 10, Folder 5

Appointments: San Diego Office Feb. 1964 & 1965

Scope and Contents

One "Memorandum to the Boss" & 7 letters related to those who wished to meet with the Congressman when he visited San Diego.

Box 10, Folder 6

Appointments: Marine Breakfast 1953-1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, notes, memos, 1 news clipping and a copy of "Articles of Organization - Congressional Marines - 1953." Most of the corresp. covers items connected to the Congressional Marines Breakfast.

Box 10, Folder 7

Appointments: Marine Breakfast 1961

Scope and Contents

Only five letters from Congressman Wilson & one letter in reply from Lt. General J. C. Munn, USMC re/ the Congressional Marine Breakfast for 7 June 1961.

Box 10, Folder 8

Appointments: SOS 1959-1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notices, memos, membership list and other items connected to this club and its agendas. It was "dedicated to Good Government and Good Fellowship."

Box 10, Folder 9

Appointments: SOS 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, notices, "Chiefs of Mission" list & other items related to the SOS club & its agenda.

Box 10, Folder 10

Appointments: SOS 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, memorandums, memos, membership lists & other items connected to the SOS Club and its various agendas, which included political activism for conservatives.

Box 10, Folder 11

Appointments: SOS 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of memos, memoradums, letters and other items related to the SOS Club, their meetings, agendas and speakers.

Box 10, Folder 12

Appointments: Speech Material 1958 & 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection which includes a 10 page copy of "Study Paper for Task Force on National Strategy and Strength - Key Factors in Future Military Planning" by Adm. Arthur W. Radford, Radio-TV Script for "Where Your Dollars Goes," & "Production and Employment Statistics for Selected Manufacturing Industries, 1958" (Library of Congress)

Box 10, Folder 13

Appointments: Speeches 1953-1957

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams & notes related to Bob Wilson's various speeches to a variety of associations, groups, etc. Examples are: Building Contractors Assn., Women's Architectural League of San Diego, Southwestern Republican Women's Club, Kiwanis Club & San Diego League of Women Voters.

Box 10, Folder 14

Appointments 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of corresp. from constituents, organizations, committees & Wilson's replies on a variety of topics. Examples are: League of Women Voters' luncheon, Oak Park PTA request Wilson as speaker, Midway Adult High School thank Wilson for his visit, Christian Business Men's Committe banquet, La Jolla Rotary Club, 17th Annual Institute on World Affairs - Dept of Political Science - SDSC, Wilson meets Young Republicans at SDSC, San Diego High-Hatters luncheon with Wilson as the key speaker, Public Relations Society of America, Inc.'s guest speaker & membership list,

Box 10, Folder 15

Appointments - Speeches 1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of corresp. from constituents, organizations, committees, business interests & Wilson's replies. Examples are: Presidents' Council of Women's Service Clubs, Alpha Gamma Delta International Reunion, General Practioners Award Luncheon in Coronado & the topic of health care, a speech to the Industrial Estimating Society of San Diego, San Diego Chapter of the Retired Officers Assn. & Resolution against "surrender of control of the CANAL ZONE," Military Order of the World Wars requests Wilson as speaker & WEMA thank Wilson for his speech.

Box 10, Folder 16

Appointments - Speeches 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, telegrams, government documents, telegrams and other items. Examples are: copy of H.R. Report No. 445 - "School Assistance Act of 1961," Chula Vista Junior High School thank Wilson for his "inspiring talk," Boulder County Republican Central Committee Lincoln Day, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph meeting & Wilson's topic of "The Art of Communications," County of San Diego Dept. of Education booklet - " Career Conferences Unlimited," draft of Brookings Speech "Working With Legislatures?" Crawford High School "thank you" to Wilson for his talk to students, Imperial Beach News & long letter on border affairs, graduation speaker at Calexico High School, Montgomery County Republican Neighbor-To-Neighbor Campaign, Convair & Nassco Management Club joint meeting with Wilson, CA Federation of Republican Women luncheon, "Alert" organization lobbying, Mission Bay High School thanks Wilson for his "well received" talk, information on H.R. 4970 - federal aid to education - from the Committee on Education and Labor, photo of Congressman Wilson addressing Robert Bacon's World Affairs & American Government Class - Clairmont High School & related information.

Box 10, Folder 17

Appointments - Speeches 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of corresp. from constituents, business interests, organizations, committees and others. Examples are; American Medical Political Action Committee thanks Wilson for a "wonderful talk," "Small Business Management Seminar" at Grossmont College, Mountain Iron & Supply Company YPO Conference & Wilson presence, 1 page photocopy of AIR FORCE TIMES "The Military Space Program," SDSC Institute on World Affairs & the theme of "Survival," several invites from Young Republican Clubs, information from HUMAN EVENTS newsletter & theme of "What You Can Do To Help Conservatives Win In 1962."

Box 10, Folder 18

Appointments - Speeches 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of corresp. from constituents, business interests, organizations, committees and others. Examples are: 22nd Annual Convention for the CA Apartment Owners Assn. & the National Apartment Owners of Assn. & Congressman Bob Wilson as dinner speaker, Republican Associates of Los Angeles County tour Washington, thank you to Wilson from the La Mesa Republican Women's Club "speaking to our group," a critique of Wilson's "Blast at the Kennedy Administration" from the Arkansas State Welfare Committee, a letter from Attorney Paul Manhart, news clipping & praises from Republican supporters, speech to Women's Committee Series of the American Institute of Banking, County Federation of Republican Women's Clubs luncheon, a copy of an "Address By Robert L. Garner" (Sept. 21, 1961, Vienna, Austria, San Diego Employers Assn. NEWSLETTER featuring Speaker Bob Wilson, electioneering information for Ethan H. Campbell for Congress & other campaigns, "Speech Kit Supplement No. 4 - Feb. 23, 1963 - "Free Enterprise" & "Women In Politics."

Box 10, Folder 19

Appointments - Speeches 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, telegrams, news clippings & other items. Examples are: copies of "Speech of Representative Bob Wilson - Lincoln's Birthday 1964" & speech to Virginia Republicans (n.d.), Second Annual 76th Assembly District precinct get-together, speeches to Stanford University Young Republicans & to San Jose State College Young Republican Club, Chamber of Commerce Election Issues Conference, The Yale Political Union & Wilson as a speaker, Republican Party of Texas, University of Utah annual program - "Challenge" with Wilson as a key speaker, 1 copy of TRUE FRONTIER (Trojan Young Republican, Vol. I, No. 1), thank you letter from Helix High School Associated Student Body for Wilson's speech to the 13th Annual Nominating Convention.

Box 10, Folder 20

Appointments: Speech, Advertising Federation of America Feb. 9, 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of speech material, office notes, letters, telegrams, news clippings, memos, a copy of "Advertising Age" (Vol. 30, No. 7 - Feb. 16, 1959 & the 3 page (legal size) copy of Congressman Wilson's speech.

Box 10, Folder 21

Appointments: Speech, American Association of Advertising Agencies. April 25, 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of photo/postal cards featuring The Greenbier, White Sulpher Springs, W.VA., an information brochure for The Greenbier & letters, telegrams & news clippings. Wilson's themes were concerned with protecting out-door advertising from government regulation.

Box 10, Folder 22

Appointments: Speech, Advertising Federation of America June 8, 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters & news clippings featuring the meeting's theme of "Madison and Main" with a list of questions for Wilson's consideration in framing his address.

Box 10, Folder 23

Appointments: Speech, World Affairs Institute 23 August 1959

Scope and Contents

One copy, with notes and underlines, of Congressman Wilson's speech, "Do the Russians Get the Message," to the World Affairs Institute held at San Diego Stage College on August 28, 1959, one photocopy of "Every American Has a Part In Telling Freedom's Story," S.D. Tribune (9-9-59) & Wilson's letter of appreciation to Tribune editor Gene Williams.

Box 10, Folder 24

Appointments: Speech, L.A. Advertising Club. 8 Sept. 1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams & a news clipping featuring "Creeping Federal Control Called Adman's Nightmare" (n.s., n.d.). Wilson was described as "the only advertising man in Congress."

Box 10, Folder 25

Appointments: Speech, Eastern Washington College. 29 October, 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, memos and other planning items. The theme of this forum was "civil liberties and their conflict with national security."

Box 10, Folder 26

Appointments: Speech, San Francisco Ad Club 4 Nov. 1959

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters thanking Wilson for his speech on the "crusade to awaken advertising men the dangers of federal legislation.

Box 10, Folder 27

Appointments: Speech: Charlotte Adv. Club 18 Feb. 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams, memos and a copy of an introductory address by the Charlotte Advertising Club regarding the "national crisis advertising faces."

Box 10, Folder 28

Appointments: Speech, Western States Advertising Agencies Assoc. 22 Ap. 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & copies of Wilson's speech on the theme of "Advertising is facing the fight of its life against encroaching legislation and bureaucratic rulings."

Box 10, Folder 29

Appointments: Speech, Am. Assoc. of Ad. Agencies 11 Feb 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams, notes and other items with details on Boulder, Colorado & the theme in Wilson's speech of "U.S. May Try Ad Tax."

Box 10, Folder 30

Appointments: Speech, Eugene, Ore. 20 March 1961

Scope and Contents

Six letters and a copy of "The Brookings Institution Conference Program on Public Affairs Conference for Executives of Employment Security Agencies." Wilson's topic was "Working with Legislatures."

Box 10, Folder 31

Appointments: Speech, Pittsburg, Pa. 24 March 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, telegrams, a copy of Wilson's speech and other items. Wilson planned to address the Annual Meeting of the AAAA Pittsburg Council on the topic of "Advertising's New Frontier in Washington," but was detained in the Capitol by "vital minimum wage legislation."

Box 10, Folder 32

Appointments: Speeches, Orange County Ad. Club 7 Dec. 1961

Scope and Contents

Six letters: 4 from Paul J. Mitchell Advertising Agency & 2 replies for Congressman Wilson regarding planning for the subject of government and advertising.

Box 10, Folder 33

Appointments: Speeches, Young Republicans Leadership Training 1 Feb. 1962

Scope and Contents

Five letters & one "Flash!" notice concerning the 5th Annual Young Republican National Leadership Trainning School & plans to have Wilson give a keynote address.

Box 10, Folder 34

Appointments: Speech, Advertising Federation of America 7 Feb. 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams, notes, memos and other items regarding the Mid Winter Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. with questions posed to Wilson as a main speaker to inject some controversy in to the panel discussion.

Box 10, Folder 35

Appointments: Speech, Chicago Mutual Ad. Agency Network. 9 Feb. 1962

Scope and Contents

12 letters covering information, planning & thanking Wilson for his speech to the network on the topic of plans to control advertising.

Box 10, Folder 36

Appointments: Speech, San Diego March 2 & 3, 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection containing letters, memos and other items from the Republican Central Committee of San Diego County, Congressman Wilson, copies of the "Republican Rapier" & agendas for "The First Biennial Candidates Campaign Clinic.

Box 10, Folder 37

Appointments: Speech, Ad. Women, New York 23 May 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, news items, notes, & copies of Wilson's draft planning for his critical speech on government regulation and especially a critique of economist John Kenneth Galbraith & the Kennedy Administration.

Box 10, Folder 38

Appointments: Speech, Ohio Valley Assn. July.-Oct. 1962

Scope and Contents

6 letters, 2 from Bob Wilson and 4 from those inviting Wilson to speak to the Ohio Valley Assn. of International Relations Clubs at Findley, Ohio College on Oct. 12, 1962.

Box 10, Folder 39

Appointments: Speech to Naval Reserve Assn. August 1962

Scope and Contents

1 Memo to Cathy from Marge and 1 letter from Wilson to Rear Adm. A. W. McKechnie regarding a speech to be given to the Naval Reserve Assn. in San Diego in October.

Box 10, Folder 40

Appointments: Speech before San Diego Ad and Sales Club Aug. 1962-Jan. 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams & notes regarding the invitation to Wilson to address the Ad and Sales Club. Wilson was unable to meet with them as planned.

Box 10, Folder 41

Appointments: Visitors, appointments made for 1959 & 1960

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters, telegrams and memos regarding constituents wishing to meet with Washington officials including, the President.

Box 10, Folder 42

Appointments: Wisc. Fed. of Rep. Women May 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams and a copy of a "Courtesy Resolution" indicating Wilson's "presence and talk at the Wisconsin Republican Federation Convention."

Box 10, Folder 43

Appointments: Metropolitan Club Dinner Jan. 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of corresp. regarding an "informal stage cocktail party and dinner" to be held on Thursday, January 24 at the Metropolitan Club in Washington, D.C. for political fund raising purposes.

Box 10, Folder 44

Appointments: Morton Thurston Dinner Sept.-Oct. 1964

Scope and Contents

Two letters from Congressman Wilson and one from Richard G. Carpen, Jr. (Copley Newspapers) and a small packet containing 7 b&w. photographs of Wilson and others aboard a sail boat off Point Loma & Coronado.

Box 10, Folder 45

Appointments: Thurston Morton Visit to San Diego

Scope and Contents

One memorandum & five letters regarding Senator Morton's visit, expenses and Wilson's participation in this visit as organized by the Republican Associates of San Diego County. Ref. in memorandum of FAA and Congressman Van Deerlin.

Box 10, Folder 46

Appointments: Republican Congressional Comm. April to June 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, telegrams and other items regarding the National Committee's meeting in Seattle, WA during the World's Fair.

Box 10, Folder 47

Appointments: Republican Women Nov. 1964-April 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, notes, resolutions and other items regarding political strategy, meetings and other agendas for the Republican Party.

Box 10, Folder 48

Appointments: Mendel Rivers Day in San Diego Aug. 1963-April 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters regarding the visit of Congressman Mendel Rivers to San Diego, his planned itinerary and his pleasure with the staged events. The Navy League designated September 27 as Mendel Rivers' Day.

Box 10, Folder 49

Appointments: Reception for Milton Shed, Mission Bay Research Foundation Oct.-Nov. 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, most are from Congressman Wilson, regarding an informal reception honoring Mr. Shed, President of the Mission Bay Research Foundation on November 4th in Washington D.C.

Box 11, Folder 1

Appropriations Jan.-Aug. 1953

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, a telegram and a postal card which address expenditure issues for such groups as CA National Guard, National Parks Bill & the Air Force Budget. Additional corresp. concerns information on Captain Robert F. Rife's qualification to be appointed to the Federal Maritime Board.

Box 11, Folder 2

Appropriations Federal 1957-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of government notices, letters, telegrams, a news clipping & memos regarding such issues as: Army Civil Works Program, an Appropriation Bill for the Dept. of Labor and HEW, President Eisenhower's veto of the reduced Public Works Appropriations Bill, DOD & Wilson's commentaries.

Box 11, Folder 3

Appropriations 1961-1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, news clipping, copies of House of Representatives REPORTS, a listing of "New Construction" for military needs, Air Force Procurement & other items including political issues with the Kennedy Administration.

Box 11, Folder 4

Appropriations Aug. 8, 1964

Scope and Contents

One news clipping entitled, "Millions Voted For S.D. Bases," Evening Tribune.

Box 11, Folder 5

Appropriations 1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & telegrams from various businesses, other groups and Wilson's responses. Examples are: Consumer Credit Counselors of San Diego, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., Senator Thomas Kuchel & Ramona Speedway, Inc.

Box 11, Folder 6

Appropriations Federal 1960-1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of government materials, letters, notes, news clippings, telegrams and other items related to: news releases, military construction projects, DOD communiques to Speaker of the House, "Government Service Benefit Plan" booklet, civil projects, etc.

Box 11, Folder 7

Appropriations Federal 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of a few letters & notes but primarily publications as follows: DOD "News Release . . . Authorization Sought From Congress For Military Construction Projects" (53 pages), "Public Works Appropriation Bill, 1964 (Committee Print-66 pages), "Reprogramming Action In FY 1963 . . . Missile Procurement, Air Force," Bd. of Commissioners, Redwood City, "Request for the Appropriation of $660,000 in Federal Funds for the Improvement of Redwood City, California" (includes text, drawings, photos, letters) & a copy of "Summary of Action By House Committee On Armed Services Military Construction Authorization Fiscal Year 1964" with attached note summarizing San Diego projects in the Military Const. Bill.

Box 11, Folder 8

Appropriations Military Construction 1960

Scope and Contents

One copy of "Public Law 85-685 . . . August 20, 1958 An Act To authorize certain construction at military . . . . 72 Stat. 636," 8 copies of Senate & House of Representatives REPORTS for the 86th Congress, 2nd Sess. for military and civil works appropriations, 1 copy of H.R. 12231 . . . An Act Making appropriations for military construction . . . for the fiscal year ending with June 30, 1961," 1 page itemization of Military Construction FY 1961 for San Diego area & 2 news clipping from the S.D. Union (June 9 & 10, 1960).

Box 11, Folder 9

Appropriations Military Construction 1965

Scope and Contents

1 Memo for the Boss From Ed Gillenwaters (Oct. 12, 1965) & attached Memorandum for Members of the Armed Services Committee from Chairman, L. Mendel Rivers on DOD information (4 pp.), 2 copies of "Public Law 89-188 89th Congress, H.R. 10775 September 16, 1965 79 STAT. 793," 1 NEWS RELEASE from the Office of the Asst. Sec. of Defense and attached print out of "Summary of the Construction Authority . . . Fiscal Year 1966 Military Construction Authorization Bill (20 pp.) & 1 copy of Sec. Robert S. McNamara to the Honorable John W. McCormict (Feb. 9, 1965) with attached print out of "A Bill To authorize certain construction at military installations, and for other purposes" (61 pp.).

Box 11, Folder 10

Associations - American Assn. of Univ. Women 1955-1957

Scope and Contents

1 letter (Nov. 30, 1956) from Mrs. R.D. Horwitiz (San Diego Branch of AAUW), Wilson reply (Jan. 14, 1957) & attached copy "AAUW National Legislative Program, 1955-57 (1 page).

Box 11, Folder 11

Associations - American Enterprise Institute Jan. 31, 1964

Scope and Contents

Only one letter from William J. Baroody (President, Am. Enterprise Institute) to Congressman Wilson re/ legislative analysis tax bill, etc.

Box 11, Folder 12

Associations - American Federation of Govt. Emp. 1956-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters newsletters, resolutions and other notices primarily focusing on this organzation's local San Diego Chapter lobbying Congressman Wilson. See for example their Resolution, May 25, 1963, opposing HJR-23, The Liberty Amendment, attempting to abolish the graduated income tax.

Box 11, Folder 13

Associations - Americans for Constitutional Action 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, postal cards, notes, news releases & other items. Examples are: "Congressional Record - DIGEST AND TALLY OF ROLL CALL in the 87th Congress" (Vol. 1, No. 1) & a copy of THE ABBREVIATED ACA-INDEX" (1961, 44 pp.). In 1961, Congressman Wilson received a score of 83% from this politically conservative assn.

Box 11, Folder 14

Associations - American Legion 1963

Scope and Contents

5 letters and copies of H.R. & S. bills for the 88th Congress, 1st. Session. For example, H.R. 1890 is a bill to establish a Youth Conservation Corps & H.R. 2492 is a bill "to provide a further period for presuming service connection in the case of war veterans suffering from chronic functional psychosis. . . ."

Box 11, Folder 15

Associations - American Legion 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes and other items. Examples are: 1 page from the AMERICAN LEGION MAGAZINE "PRO & CON" feature the PRO position from Congressman Wilson on the topic of "Should the United States take direct unilateral action," information on the Legion's legislative liaison committee & an 8 page political essay on comparative ideology by veteran Sixto E. Bernardo (Post 5, Manila, Philippines)

Box 11, Folder 16

Associations - American Legion 1955 & 1958

Scope and Contents

Letters from constituent Jerry Ramsey (Chula Vista), Adjutants Richard P. Hicks & WK Barker (Chula Vista Post 434), Wilson's replies & his 1959 American Legion membership card.

Box 11, Folder 17

Associations American Legion 1960

Scope and Contents

Letters from CA & Washington, D.C. HQ, Wilson's reply, copies of 3 Resolutions adopted in June 1960, a copy of "The American Legion Fact Sheet on Reopening Veterans' Insurance & copies of No. 3, 5, 9 & 10 of the "National Legislative Bulletin."

Box 11, Folder 18

Associations American Legion 1964

Scope and Contents

1 letter 2/12/64 from Roscoe T. Morse (Office of the National Committeman) & Wilson's reply (3/9/64) re/ a listing of legislative bills that the Legion supported.

Box 11, Folder 19

Associations Boy Scouts of America 1960

Scope and Contents

1 letter (January) from Robert E. McLaughlin (Chairman, Operation V.I.P.), office note and draft copy of Wilson letter re/ 50th Anniversary ceremony with Cub Scout Barry Barchard (Springfield, VA) presenting a BSA emblem to Congressman Wilson and Wilson presenting Barry with a model of the Convair F-106A interceptor.

Box 11, Folder 20

Associations ACA 1963

Scope and Contents

3 letters (Feb., May & June) from Americans for Constitutional Action, Wilson's replies & 2 issues (Mar. & April, 1963) of "Congressional Record - Digest and Tally of Roll Call Votes" compiled by ACA.

Box 11, Folder 21

Associations ACA 1964

Scope and Contents

1 letter from ACA Executive Director Charles A. McManus, Wilson's reply, 1 ACA News Release, & 1 copy ACA's "Congressional Record . . . ." Wilson received a 88% rating for his 1963 voting record.

Box 11, Folder 22

Associations ACA 1965

Scope and Contents

Letters from ACA Chairman Ben Moreell, Director Charles A. McManus, replies from Edgar M. Gillenwaters & Congressman Wilson & 1 copy of ACA's Feb. 1965 issue of "Congressional Record. . . ."

Box 11, Folder 23

Associations Federal Fund for the Republic 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, news clippings, notes & other items regarding conservative political fears of the activities associated with Fund for the Republic including IRS oversight and other investigate measures.

Box 11, Folder 24

Associations 83d Congressional Club 1953

Scope and Contents

A few copies of Minutes of Meetings & Notices of Dinner Meetings for this club & a copy of "Bylaws of 83rd Club."

Box 11, Folder 25

Associations - Disabled Offcers Assn. 1957

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters including Wilson's replies, DSA legislative reports, meetings & pp 7 & 8 from the California Real Estate Magazine (Mar. 1957).

Box 11, Folder 26

Associations - D.A.R. April 22, 1959

Scope and Contents

Only one copy of a letter from Congressman Wilson to Mrs. Donald Spicer (Washington, D.C.) re/ Voice of America & rejection by State Dept. of the sponsorship of a program entitled "Dollars for Dulles."

Box 11, Folder 27

Associations - Council on Foreign Relations 1959-1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters and notes from various Republican conservative constituents with fears about CRE . Included in this folder are "Annual Report of the Council of Foreign Relations," a reprint from "Harper's" Magazine of Joseph Kraft, "School For Statesmen (July 1958) & a 61 page copy of a compendium of essays and letters entitled "The Secret Government of the United States The Ultimate Revelation, It must be faced -----." Appended to this last document is a note from Admin. Asst. Leon Parma, "Dear Boss: You may be interested in the enclosure from HUAC on Council on Foreign Relations.

Box 11, Folder 28

Associations - Council on Foreign Relations Jan. 4, 1962

Scope and Contents

1 letter from George R. Klenck (Ontario, CA) to Wilson criticizing the Council.

Box 11, Folder 29

Associations - Committee on the Monroe Doctrine 1962

Scope and Contents

1 letter and 3 telegrams & attached copy of a news bulletin to the media from this committee rejecting any "No-Invasion Assurances to Cuba." This committee was formed in late Oct 62 to oppose Kennedy's negotiations with Khrushchev on the Cuban situation.

Box 11, Folder 30

Associations - Committee of One Million 1960

Scope and Contents

1 letter (June 13, 1960) from the Committee's Secretary, Marvin Liebman, attached copy of "Suggested Plank Proposed . . . (Against the Admission of Communist China to the United Nations)" with list of Congressional Endorsers, news release for media indicating "258 members of Congress urge bipartisan anti-Red China Stand" & article by John Chamberlain, "L.B.J. : Least Popular with USSR," NATIONAL REVIEW (July 2, 1960).

Box 11, Folder 31

Associations - Committee for Conservative Congress 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters from Arthur H. Motley (Chairman of the Committee) & Congressman Wilson and a Final Report regarding this organization's political intent.

Box 11, Folder 32

Association Camp Fire Girls Jan.-Feb. 1960

Scope and Contents

Two letters from Mrs. James V. Madaffer (Ex. Dir., San Diego County Council of Camp Fire Girls, Wilson's replies & listing of "Significant date in Council History" re/ topic of "the need for a totem pole for the Camp Fire Girls celebration next year."

Box 11, Folder 33

Association Capitol Hill Club 1964

Scope and Contents

1 letter from James C. Auchincloss (Chairman), "Notice of Annual Meeting" (4/24/64), "Changes In By Laws," & a "The Capitol Hill Club of Washington D.C. 1964" booklet.

Box 11, Folder 34

Associations Christian Crusade Nov. 1961

Scope and Contents

1 letter from Billy James Hargis ("The International Ministry") to Congressman Wilson & a copy of "The Weekly Crusade" (Vol. 2, No. 2, Nov. 10, 1961) featuring "Symptoms of Planned Destruction" & "Foreign Intelligence Digest" by retired Major General C.A. Willoughby on a "Cautious Mobilization of the U.S. Army."

Box 11, Folder 35

Associations Boy's Clubs 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, fold out maps of Linda Vista & other items related to the history of the Boy's Club of San Diego, its success in obtaining land in the Linda Vista Housing area, Wilson's participation & other items.

Box 11, Folder 36

Associations Boy's Clubs 1957-1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, minutes of meetings, annual reports, Wilson's 1958 Honorary Membership Card & other items.

Box 11, Folder 37

Association Boy's Club 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams, reports & other items primarily focusing on the dedication of the Clairemont Boy's Club.

Box 11, Folder 38

Association Boy's Club 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, reports & 1 news clipping re/ the Boy's Club of San Diego, financial details, retirement of Ex. Dir. Chet Van Dusen. Wilson was a member of the Board of Directors.

Box 11, Folder 39

Associations Boy's Club Dec. 1961

Scope and Contents

1 letter from "Chuck" Lawley to Bd. of Trustees & "a copy of of the minutes of the Executive Committee meeting of December 11."

Box 11, Folder 40

Associations Fleet Reserve 1957-1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams, a reprint from the 1957 edition of OUR NAVY featuring Commander Charles E. Loftgren, a copy of "South Bay Branch Sixty One Fleet Reserve Association , Chula Vista, Calif." (29, Jan. 1959) & 2 issues of NAVAL AFFAIRS (July & Dec. 1958). The cover of the July issue features a photo of Congressman Wilson with an assortment military members.

Box 11, Folder 41

Associations Fleet Reserve Sept. 1959

Scope and Contents

A listing of members and addresses of South Bay Branch 61, Fleet Reserve Association, 1 Sept. 1959

Box 11, Folder 42

Associations Fleet Reserve 1962

Scope and Contents

One 5 page letter (1 Mar. 1962) from Joseph Keehan (National President, Fleet Reserve Assn.) to the Sec. of Defense Robert McNamara & photocopy of John McAlpin (National Hospital Chairman), "What Do You Think, Shipmate?" with excerpts form the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD & APPENDIX.

Box 11, Folder 43

Associations Fleet Reserve 1961

Scope and Contents

Six letters, 1 copy of Branch 139 Fleet Reserve Assn. "Resolution" (2 Mar. 1961) & copy of "Local News," THE SAN DIEGO UNION, Feb. 13, 1961, a-15 thru a-22. Photo of Wilson with Henry Dupree & Larry Mora on front page re/ "Outlook Seen Bleak For Aircraft Contracts."

Box 11, Folder 44

Associations General 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, personal items, a listing of addresses of Service Clubs of San Diego City & County, a copy of "Exemption Application" for Vice President Robert C. Wilson for National Medical Photographic Foundation, Inc. (2/18/54) & other items. Examples of other groups or organizations are: Convair, United States Soldiers' Home, Kiwanis Club of San Diego, Goodwill Industries, DAV, L.A. Chamber of Commerce, Boy's Clubs of America & the Fleet Reserve Assn.

Box 11, Folder 45

Associations: General 1959

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters & telegrams from organizations such as: National Postal Transport Assn., National Council Boy Scouts of America, Jaycees, personal letter to Bob from Mrs. Sheriden Hegland, National Safety Council, a copy of its "Report to the Nation" & the Reserve Officers Assn. Also on 1959 membership Directory for the American Society of Association Executives.

Box 11, Folder 46

Associations: General 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams and other items including constituent corresp., photocopies of news clippings from THE EVENING STAR, THE WASHINGTON POST & the ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Devil Pups, Inc. Bulletins & a Food Group Membership Directory. Lots of constituent corresp. focused on the controversy over the alleged Knights of Columbus oath and other topics.

Box 11, Folder 47

Associations: General 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, memos, rosters, news letters & other items on topics related to VFW, Young Americans for Freedom, American Legion, G.I. Bill, Two-Time Veterans Assn., Fine Arts Society of San Diego, Air Force Sergeants Assn., I.D.E.S. Council, Assn. of the U.S. Army, Jewish War Veterans, San Diego Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers Directory, & other organizations.

Box 11, Folder 48

Associations: General 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collections of letters, memos, notes, newspaper excerpts, booklets, news letters and other items on topics related to: The Capitol Hill Club of Washington, D.C. "Year Books," San Diego Peace Action vigil, CA Elks Assn., North Island Assn., Inc., Chula Vista Rotary Club, Air Force Sergeants Assn., Emergency Committee for Chinese Refugees, Christian Crusade, Painting & Decorating Contractors Assn., Western Electronic Manufactures Assn., Women Strike for Peace, Catholic Freedom Foundation, American Jewish League Against Communism, Los Angeles Committee for Protection of Foreign Born 12th Annual Conference, The African League & other topics.

Box 11, Folder 49

Associations: General 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, memos, brochures, bulletins, Congressional Reports, newspaper excerpts & other items on topics related to: Council on Foreign Relations Annual Report Year Ending June 30, 1962, The Investor's Union of America, National Federation of Independent Business, American Aviation Historical Society, CA Municipal Utilities Assn. Resolutions, National Jewish Hospital at Denver, National Assn. of Retail Grocers, Committee on Un-American Activities Hearing Publication booklet, Fleet Reserve Assn., Rivers and Harbors Congress Roster, News From Lions International "Notable Lions in Government,"Goodwill Industries, Group Research, Inc., The Propeller Club of the United States, The Navy League of the U.S.& other groups.

Box 11, Folder 50

Associations: General 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, memos, newsletters & other items on topics of interest to the following groups and organizations: The American Jewish Press Club of California, The Fleet Reserve Assn., Amvets, Byelorussian-American Assn.'s "Resolution" (6th Convention), Military Order of the World Wars, American Federation of Government Employees, American Legion, Disabled Officers Assn., Reserve Officers Assn., Vol. X, No. 2, April 1964 of the San Diego Historical Society QUARTERLY, Boy Scouts of America, "Statement [15 pp.] of Douglas H. McGarrity . . . Disabled American Veterans" to the House of Representatives & San Diego Songwriters Assn.

Box 11, Folder 51

Associations: General 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memos, newsletters, booklets, brochures and other items on topics related to the following groups and organizations: Association of the United States Army, National Assn. of Retired Civil Employees, San Diego Council of the Navy League, National Guard Assn. of the U.S., "Annual Report Glen Abbey Memorial Assn." (18 pp.), 1 copy of THE LIBERTY BELL (Vol. III, No. 12, Dec. 1964), "Resolution" of The Military Order of the World Wars, Citizens Committee For Balanced Legislative Representation (challenges "one man one vote" Court decisions), CA Wildlife Federation, Capitol Hill Club, Pacific American Steamship Assn., Chula Vista Rotary Club, National Council of Jewish Women & brouchers, International Platform Assn., excerpt from the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD - APPENDIX (pp. A5386-87) Hon. Bob Wilson's Remarks re/ "Committee for an Effective and Durable Peace in Asia" & the Catholic Freedom Foundation.

Box 11, Folder 52

Associations: Goodwill Industries 1958-1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, notes, a reprint of Hon. John E. Fogarty, "A New Birth of Freedom," CONGRESSIONAL RECORD (Mar. 11, 1958) & a copy of 85th Congress, 2nd Sess. H.R. 10608, in the House of Representatives, Feb. 10, 1958" re/ "evaluation of rehabilitation potentials . . . to handicapped individuals."

Box 12, Folder 1

Associations: John Birch Society 1962-65

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, postcards, reports & other items on this subject. Examples are a copy of "Information From the Files of the Committee on Un-American Activities, U. S. House of Representatives" -- "Subject - Harold C. Urey" (4/25/63, 15 pages); letters from CA Assemblyman Jack Schrade, Bob Wilson, constituents, Russel Bros. Stock Raising and Ranching, Drake Realty, Raymond S. Richmond, The John Birch Society, Ezra Taft Benson, 1 page of THE REPUBLICAN (12/1/65) & a copy of "The John Birch Society - History, Organization, Principles, and Activities," The Library of Congress Legislative Reference Service, 1965 (32 pages).

Box 12, Folder 2

Goodwill and Human Events 1960-62

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, telegrams, & memos from Congressman Wilson, George Scott, P.J. Trevethan (V.P. Goodwill Industries), & Frank C. Hanighen (Editor & Publisher of Human Events - The Washington Newsletter).

Box 12, Folder 3

Associations: Kiwanis 1959-61

Scope and Contents

Three letters the Kiwanis Club of San Diego, Wilson's replies & a copy of CALI-NEV-HA, vol. XXVIII, No. 5, May, 1961.

Box 12, Folder 4

Associations: Masons 1960-61

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters from various San Diego constituents & others related to Masonic interests in how the Mussolini government had discriminated against Italian Masons and attempts in the U.S. to obtain restitution of properties seized. The key San Diegan leading this endeavor was Dr. Frank B. Gigliotti of Lemon Grove.

Box 12, Folder 5

Associations: NAT. FED. of Federal Emp. 1959-1962

Scope and Contents

Several letters and telegrams related to the biennial convention of this organization & lobbying to override a presidential veto that threatens funds for these employees. Also 1 copy of National Federation of Federal Employees Local #63, San Diego, Newsletter for June 1959.

Box 12, Folder 6

Associations: National Assoc. for Full Employment 1962

Scope and Contents

One stapled packet containing letters frin Admin. Asst. Leon Parma, Roy A. Davidson (President, Nat. Assn. for Full Employment, San Diego) & news releases for Feb. 5, 1962 of this organization indicating how unemployment in the U.S. had increased from 1.2% in 1944 to 6.7% in 1961.

Box 12, Folder 7

Associations: Nat. Assoc. of P.O. 1962

Scope and Contents

One issue of San Diego POSTAL NEWS with an emphasis on telegrams, including Wilson's, in support of the Morrison Bill, H. R. 9531, which would provide pay increases for postal employees.

Box 12, Folder 8

Associations: Nat. Rivers & Harbors 1956, 1964 & 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of 7 stapled packets of letters and other items from William Webb (Ex. V.P. National Rivers & Harbors Congress), Wilson's replies and other items indicating membership, appointments & plans for their 52nd National Convention in Washington, D.C. in June, 1965.

Box 12, Folder 9

Associations: Navy League 1959

Scope and Contents

Letters from Glenn C. Erickson (President. San Diego Council of the Navy League of the United States), E. Robert Anderson (Union-Trlbune Publishing Co.), Congressman Wilson's replies and a news clipping "San Diegan Gets Navy League Post," S.D. UNION (5-12-59).

Box 12, Folder 10

Associations: Optimist Club 1957

Scope and Contents

1 letter from Leroy N. Jones (Boys' Work Director, Optimist International, Zone 4, District 14) & Congressman Wilson's reply regarding "Youth Appreciation Week" to offset the stereotype of "juvenile delinquent" to describe teenagers.

Box 12, Folder 11

Associations: PAN AM League 1957

Scope and Contents

1 copy of 1 page letter from Congressman Wilson to Mrs. Albert Tramonti of San Diego re/ Wilson's acceptance to serve on the League's Advisory Board during the current fiscal year.

Box 12, Folder 12

Associations: Peace Info. Center 1949-1963

Scope and Contents

A large file of information collected from various sources such as the House of Representatives Committee on Un-American Activities, the "Special Report - Seditious Activities Investigation Commission," State of Illinois, on the University of Chicago and Roosevelt College (1949), photocopies of news items and from other sources. The focus of this folder reflects the continuous fears among political conservatives as to "alleged" communist influence among prominent Americans.

Box 12, Folder 13

Associations: Postal Employees, gen. 1959-1961

Scope and Contents

Several letters from the National Federation of Post Office Clerks (Local 197), the National Transportation Assn. (8th Division), the National Postal Transport Assn. & replies from Congressman Wilson & his Admin. Asst. Leon Parma.

Box 12, Folder 14

Associations: Propeller Club 1958, 1959 & 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from members of the Propeller Club, Wilson's replies, a note from Marge & a copy of "Resolutions Adopted by the Thirty Second Annual Convention . . . and American Merchant Marine Conference, San Francisco, California October 15-17, 1958." Constituent interest in the organization and Wilson was awarded an honorary membership.

Box 12, Folder 15

Associations: Proposed i957

Scope and Contents

1 letter from constituent Harry K. Kellett (VFW) & 3 letters from Congressman Wilson re/ project "40 Plus," efforts to increase unemployment for older citizens in San Diego.

Box 12, Folder 16

Associations: Red Cross Jan. - April 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, reports, telegrams, memos & other items regarding Wilson's help in obtaining San Diego as the site for the 1966 American National Red Cross Convention.

Box 12, Folder 17

Associations: Retired Civil Employees 1958-1960

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters & 1 copy of National Assn. of Retired Civil Employees, START PLANNING NOW! YOUR FUTURE WAITS, 4th Ed., 1960. Information on civil service, employees, etc. In 1958 there were 95,000 members of the Assn.

Box 12, Folder 18

Associations: Retired Officers 1959-1962

Scope and Contents

Primarily corresp. related to the Retired Officers Assn., especially the San Diego Chapter & coverage of the equalization pay bill in Congress.

Box 12, Folder 19

Associations: Rotary Jan.-June 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from members of the Rotary Club of San Diego and Wilson's replies focusing on world affairs.

Box 12, Folder 20

Associations: Senior Citizens June 7, 1963

Scope and Contents

1 letter to Wilson from Aime J. Forand (President, National Council of Senior Citizens, Inc., Washington, D.C.) requesting Senior Citizens Clubs from California meet with Wilson while they are in the Capitol.

Box 12, Folder 21

Associations: Sons of the Amer. Rev. 1955-1956

Scope and Contents

Only four letters in this folder. Two replies from Wilson to letters from Robert R. Buell (Wisconsin) & Capt. Arthur D. Rupple (Sec./Trea., San Diego Chapter of the California Society of the Sons of the American Revolution re/ Wilson's application for membership & query regarding Military Academy appointment.

Box 12, Folder 22

Association: Trade 1959

Scope and Contents

1 copy of CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURAL DIRECTORY ASSOCIATIONS TRADE LISTINGS (Los Angeles Bd. of Suprevisors & Los Angeles County Chamber of Commerce).

Box 12, Folder 23

Associations: Two Time Veterans 1957-1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, newsletters & 1 associate member card for Bob Wilson, most pertain to the San Diego Club and Unit One.

Box 12, Folder 24

Associations: VFW 1962

Scope and Contents

Copies of the Jan. to April 1962 VFW Legislative Newsletter, 1 letter from Robert E. Hansen (Commander-in-Chief, VFW), Wilson's reply and a copy of KEY GOALS for 1962.

Box 12, Folder 25

Associations: Washington Round Table Dec. 1962 - Feb. 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memorandums, notices of meetings and other items regarding guest speakers for the Washington Industrial Round Table, Wilson's participation on the Jan. 23 luncheon & membership lists.

Box 12, Folder 26

Associations: World War I Vets Jan. - Mar. 1964

Scope and Contents

Two letters from Al. F. Jones (Legislative Officer, Dept. of California, Veterans of World War I of U.S.A,), 1 letter from Past Commander Dean V. Thompson (Boise, Idaho), 1 letter from Wilson & an invitation card to a Buffet-Cocktail Reception at the National Press Club (which Wilson was unable to attend). The members of this organization were very upset with the difficulty of getting HR 2332 out of committee and wanted Wilson to sign the petition which he apparently was delaying.

Box 12, Folder 27

Associations: YMCA 1957

Scope and Contents

1 letter to Congressman Wilson from Bernard E. Empleton ( Dir. Physical Education, YMCA, Washington, D.C.) & attached "Requirements" & "Medical Examination" forms regarding a "skin and scuba diving course" Wilson was considering.

Box 12, Folder 28

Associations: Young Americans for Freedom Jan. - Mar. 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, news releases and a pamphlet from this organization. Richard A. Viguerie was the Executive Secretary of YAF. The organization was demanding that the State Dept. stop blocking Katanga President Moise Tshombe's visit to the U.S. and Wilson praised YAF for "raising Republican stock on the college and university campuses of America."

Box 12, Folder 29

Atomic Energy 1955-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, statements, memorandums, excerpts from the Congressional Record-House & Senate & copies of H.R. 8003 & S.2030 ("A BILL To provide for the establishment of a community at or near the Nevada Test Site"). Letters are from constituents, SDG&E, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Library of Congress and others.

Box 12, Folder 30

Aviation 1953-1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, reports, speeches, office notes, memorandums & newsletters. Examples are: "San Diego Committee for Celebration of 50th Anniversary of Powered Flight," First National Bank, Civil Aeronautics Administration, news clipping (1956) "C.A.A. Buys Radar For 23 U.S. Cities . . .Costing $9,000,000," Dept. of the Army, Dept. of the Air Force, Bonanza Airlines, Civil Air Patrol, script from KFMB "Speaking of San Diego" Dec. 10, 1953 re/ an annual air show in San Diego similar to that held at Miramar Naval Air Station, San Diego Junior Chamber of Commerce and many other groups and organizations.

Box 12, Folder 31

Aviation 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams, news clippings & other items from constituents, Wilson's replies, Civil Aeronautics Board, Citizens Committee for Aviation Safety, San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Lundy & Crawford Insurance, Federal Aviation Agency, Dept. of State & others. Topics include: location of S.D.'s main airport, application for helicopter service, air safety & reform of FAA, Loan Guaranty Act, a constituent's suggestion "to prevent people carrying explosives aboard airplanes" & KLM requesting route to LAX.

Box 12, Folder 32

Aviation 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, news clippings, brochures, 8x10 b&w photographs from Hughes Aircraft Co., FMC Corp. & Douglas Aircraft Co. featuring buildings & military hardware. Other topics in this folder include, air safety, Army Aviation Mobility, complaints from constituents & an article entitled "Jet Induced Lift Key to Economically Superior Short Haul Transports" by Wagner Aircraft Co.

Box 12, Folder 33

Aviation 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, testimony before Senate and House committees, excerpts from news sources, a White House Press release, a broucher entitled "AADS-70s U.S. Army Air Defense System for the 1970s," & other items including the potential to lobby based on previous government employment.

Box 12, Folder 34

H.R. speech on military preparedness July 19, 1956

Scope and Contents

A 16 page legal size copy of Congressman William G. Bray's (R. Indiana) speech to the House of Representatives on the topic: "What is the True Condition of our Military Preparedness?"

Box 12, Folder 35

Gas Exercise 5 April 1957 April 1957

Scope and Contents

A large spiral notebook containing 8x10 black & white photographs of "the combined AIR, SEA and UNDERSEA Anti-Submarine Exercise conducted off Key West on Friday, 5 April 1957." Naval Reserve Composite Company 5-48 & visiting dignitaries are featured.

Box 13, Folder 1

Civil Rights !953 & 1957

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & telegrams primarily from Wilson's constituent & his replies. Topics include: San Diego Race Relations Society, "The Department of Race Relations" in a Republican Administration, NAACP & a Fair Employment Practices Act, conservative opposition to a Civil Rights Bill, support for the bill & Wilson's vote for its passage in the House.

Box 13, Folder 2

Civil Rights 1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings and office notes. The collection includes comments from constituents, Wilson's replies, , letters from labor unions, churches, political organizations and others. Topics include extensive discussion on current Civil Rights legislation including the Celler Bill, pro & con commentary from constituents, examples of discriminatory practices & other issues.

Box 13, Folder 3

Civil Rights 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & news clippings from constituents, Wilson, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Secretary of Defense, Department of the Air Force & others. Topics include: Contrasts between Republicans and Democrats voting for Civil Rights Bills in 1957 & 1960 and extensive communication related to racial discrimination against air force personnel in New Mexico.

Box 13, Folder 4

Civil Rights May-Sept. 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, some telegrams & news clippings related to the current efforts to obtain a national Civil Rights Bill that the Kennedy Administration was supporting. Extensive pro & con commentary from Wilson's constituents and his responses. Also 1 copy of the 88th Cong., 1sess. S. 1622 "A Bill To prevent certain discriminatory practices by persons engaged in business affecting commerce."

Box 13, Folder 5

Civil Rights July-Aug. 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, articles, memorandums, postal cards & other items. Examples are: Vol. 9, No. 26 of THE DAN SMOOT REPORT, THE KIPLINGER WASHINGTON LETTER (July 5, 1963), news clippings from the LOS ANGELES TIMES, many letters from constituents complaining about the Kennedy Adm. & civil rights efforts for "Negroes," support from groups like B'nai B'rith Women, NAACP & the San Diego Race Relations Society for civil rights legislation & a copy of a 30 page essay from the American Law Div. of the Library of Congress entitled "The Power of Congress to Prohibit Racial Discrimination in Privately Owned Places of Public Accommodation."

Box 13, Folder 6

Civil Rights July-Sept. 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, postal cards and other items from constituents, organizations & Wilson's letters in response to the current efforts to enact civil rights legislation. Although large numbers of Wilson's constituents were in opposition to any federal legislation, many others were in support. There are also communiques on this issue from the military establishment and personnel in this folder.

Box 13, Folder 7

Civil Rights Aug.-Dec. 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, postal cards, articles, news clippings & other items. Both pro & con examples of constituent communication on this issue of a federal civil rights law, especially after Kennedy's assassination. Also note 2 copies of the RNC's Research Div.'s "FACTS ON THE CIVIL RIGHTS RECORD OF POLITICAL PARTIES."

Box 13, Folder 8

Civil Rights 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, postal cards, news clippings, excerpts from the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE & other items. Examples are: extensive pro & con commentaries from Wilson's constituents on current legislation, Johnson's Adm. & the crisis in Alabama.

Box 13, Folder 9

Civil Rights 1965

Scope and Contents

As with folder number 8, this folder contains a large amount of letters, telegrams, postal cards, copies of Congressional Bills, the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE and other items, especially from Wilson's constituents, as well as his responses. Also a copy of "The Racial Issue in San Diego. . . a report of a television program and the reaction to it from the San Diego Community" (Channel 8) & a copy of "Civil Rights Act of 1964 An Analysis of Title VI," Jan. 1965.

Box 13, Folder 10

Civil Service (General) 1956

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from constituents, govtg. officials & Wilson's replies related to such concerns as new ratings at the North Island NAS, Civil Service Commission correspondence, political activity, union relations, Dept. of the Navy & SDSC & careers in public service.

Box 13, Folder 11

Civil Service 1956-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, booklets, telegrams, Civil Service Forms & other items. Examples are: constituent communications and Wilson's replies, U. S. Civil Service Commission letters, a copy of YOUR RETIREMENT SYSTEM (Pamphlet No. 18, Mar. 57), death benefit info., Human Factors Div., U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory concerns, a copy of "Increased Minimum Rates of Pay for Hard-To-Fill Positions" (U.S. Civil Service Commission) & a copy of "Highlights of Civil Service Retirement System -- Congressional Employees" (July 31, 1956),

Box 13, Folder 12

Civil Service 1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams & some "Application For Federal Employment" forms. Communications are from constituents, Wilson & his staff, NASA, U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Navy Regional Accounts Office, HEW, International Cooperation Adm., USIA & NAS North Island.

Box 13, Folder 13

Civil Service 1959

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters & some reports. Examples are: letters from constituents & Wilson & his staff replies, communications from such groups as -- the U.S. Civil Service Commission, FAA, San Diego Naval Lodge No. 726, USIA, "POLITICAL ACTIVITY of Federal Officers and Employees" (Pamphlet 20, Sept. 1958), RNC, International Cooperation Adm., an Application for Federal Employment form by a constituent, HQ. Norton Air Force Base & other complaint type letters from Wilson's constituents.

Box 13, Folder 14

Civil Service 1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, office notes, postal cards, a constituent's application for federal employment, a 1 page photocopy of "Weekly Federal Employees' News Digest" (Dec. 9, 1959) & a copy of Pamphlet 20 (9/58) "Political Activity of Federal Officers and Employees." Aside from numerous letters from constituents and Wilson's replies other groups represented are: Bd. of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, Dept. of the Air Force, International Cooperation Adm., U.S. Civil Service Commission, USIA, HEW, an U.S, Air Force list of "Overseas Construction Contractors," U.S. Navy & U.S. Post Office.

Box 13, Folder 15

Civil Service 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, copies of personnel resumes, telegrams, an application for Federal Employment form & copies of booklets entitled "CAREER with the Immigration and Naturalization Service . . . Immigration Patrol Inspector." Most letters relate to Wilson's constituents and his replies.

Box 13, Folder 16

Civil Service 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, telegrams, personnel application forms & records, legislative proposals & other items. Examples are: applications for federal employment from constituents, Wilson's replies, communications from the State Dept., Bureau of Customs, U.S.I.A., C.I.A., International Cooperation Administration, U.S. Civil Service Commission, The National Assn. of Postal Supervisors & others.

Box 13, Folder 17

Civil Service 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, office notes, telegrams, personnel application forms & records, copies of federal studies & other items. Examples are: constituent interest in federal employment, Wilson's replies and communications from the U.S. Civil Service Commission, 11th Naval District, a copy of the President's Task Force report - "A Policy for Employee-Management Cooperation in the Federal Service (Nov. 30, 1961, 54 pp.), a copy of "Federal Service Entrance Examination" (1962) & a politically conservative letter and handbill from a Ramona, Ca. group called "Freedom Fighters" (Aug. 1961).

Box 13, Folder 18

Civil Service 1958-1960 & 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, office notes, telegrams, personnel application forms & records. Examples are: constituent interest in federal employment, Wilson's replies, communications for federal agencies and organizations such as Dept. of State Agency for International Development, U.S.I.A., USMC, U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island & others.

Box 13, Folder 19

Civil Service 1961-1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, office notes, telegrams, personnel applications and records. Examples are: applications from constituents for federal employment and Wilson's responses, communications from various federal agencies and organizations such as: U.S. Civil Service Commission, Dept of the Navy Military Sea Trans. Service, Bd. of U.S. Civil Service Examiners, 11th Naval Dist., Dept. of Commerce, Dept. of the Interior, AID, FHA & the U.S. Information Agency.

Box 13, Folder 20

Civil Service 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, office notes, telegrams, personnel application forms and records. Examples are communications from constituents, Wilson's responses, the Dept. of State, U.S. Army, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, National Ladies Aux. National Assn. of Letter Carriers, CIA, U.S. Navy Supply Center, San Diego, U.S. Civil Service Commission, Internal Revenue Service & the Office of Industrial Relations of the Dept. of the Navy.

Box 14, Folder 1

Civil Service 1958-1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, office notes & memos, reports & personnel employment applications and records. Aside form constituents seeking federal employment & Wilson's responses other communications are from U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Navy Bureau of Weapons & Bureau of Personnel, CIA, National Assn. of Retired Civil Employees & list if CA chapters.

Box 14, Folder 2

Civil Service 1963 & 1957

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, office notes, memorandums, a few telegrams and copies of personnel applications and employment records. Aside from constituent interest in federal employment & Wilson responses to these inquiries other communications are from U.S. Civil Service Commission, International Cooperation Admin., Dept. of State, Civil Aeronautics Admin., Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, Dept. of the Navy Office of Industrial Relations, American Federation of Government Employees, Dept. of Interior, Dept. of Justice & others.

Box 14, Folder 3

Civil Service 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, office notes, memorandums, Senate Document No. 68, personnel applications & records and other information. Aside from constituent interest in federal employment and Wilson's responses other examples are a copy of Senate Document No. 68, "Federal Corrupt Practices and Political Activities" (46 pp.), U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Navy Finance Center, Comptroller General of the U.S.,

Box 14, Folder 4

Civil Service 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters from constituents, Wilson's replies, Application For Federal Employment forms, personnel information & letters from such govt. agencies as NASA, U.S. Civil Service Commission, FCC, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, U.S. Postmaster S.D., Dept. of the Navy, HQ. U.S. Army Electronic Proving Grounds, Ft. Huachuca, AZ & others.

Box 14, Folder 5

Civil Service 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters from constituents, Wilson's replies, personnel records and applications for federal employment and responses from various federal agencies and departments such as: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory, Federal Aviation Agency, Bureau of Medicine U.S. Civil Service Commission, Dept. of State, NASA, & others.

Box 14, Folder 6

Civil Service 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters from constituents, Wilson's replies, personnel information, federal employment forms & letters from various federal agencies and departments such as: The Sec. of Defense, Dept. of the Navy Office of Industrial Relations, Bureau of Inspections, U.S. Civil Service Commission, U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory, HEW, Bureau of Recruiting and Examining, U.S. Civil Service Commission & others.

Box 14, Folder 7

Civil Service 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, notes from constituents, Wilson's replies, copies of employment applications and personnel records and letters from federal agencies & departments such as: Office of the Secretary of the Navy, Office of Industrial Relations, Dept. of the Navy, Commandant 11th Naval Dist., USMC Air Station, Yuma, AZ., Bureau of Recruiting and Examining U.S.Civil Service Commission, U.S. Naval Station North Island, Bureau of Ships, Dept. of the Navy, MSTS Pacific Area, U.S. Navy Electronics Laboratory & others.

Box 14, Folder 8

Civil Service 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, postal cards, telegrams from constituents & others, Wilson's replies, copies of personnel records, applications for federal employment & letters from various federal agencies and departments such as: Dept. of State, U.S. Naval Air Station North Island, U.S. Naval Ordinance Test Station Pasadena, Office of Economic Opportunity, Forest Service Dept. of Agriculture, National Park Service, Long Beach Naval Ship Yard, Dept. of the Air Force, Bureau of Retirement and Insurance, U.S. Civil Service Commission & others.

Box 14, Folder 9

Civil Service 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of memos, letters, personnel records, applications for federal employment from Wilson's constituents & others, his replies and communications from various federal agencies and departments such as: Bureau of Retirement and Insurance, U.S. Civil Service Commission, Bureau of Naval Weapons, U.S. Naval Station North Island, U.S. Post Office, San Diego, Norton Air Force Base, USIA, Bureau of Programs and Standards U.S. Civil Service Commission, USMC Supply Center, Barstow, CA & others.

Box 14, Folder 10

Civil Service Misc. 1961-1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters from Wilson's constituents & others, his replies, copies of personnel information and employment applications, informational papers on various discrimination topics, complaints & communications from various federal agencies and departments such as: U.S. Civil Service Commission, International Cooperation Admin., NASA, Commanding General, MCRD, San Diego, USIA & others.

Box 14, Folder 11

Civil Service Census 1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, postal cards, memos and other items from constituents & Wilson's replies to these inquiries regarding the 1960 census. Various agencies & departments responding include: San Diego Chamber of Commerce, Bureau of Census, Dept. of Commerce, U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary, a copy of "Household Questionaire for the 1960 Census of Population and Housing" & others.

Box 14, Folder 12

Civil Service Code of Ethics 1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos & 1 8x11 b&w photograph. Wilson's constituents & his replies make up the bulk of correspondence. This folder does not contain a copy of the "Code of Ethics for Government Service."

Box 14, Folder 13

Civil Service Firefighters 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, a 6 page copy of "Fire Department Pension Information In Effect in California" & a copy of H.R. 9339 (1 page). Most letters are from Wilson's constituents & the folder contains his replies.

Box 14, Folder 14

Civil Service Insurance & Retirement 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, copies of "Your Retirement System" & "Crediting of Military Service," telegrams, postal cards, a copy of "Navy Department Notification of Personnel Action," memorandums & other items. Most communications are from constituents, Wilson's replies & federal bureaus & departments. Examples are: Bureau of Retirement and Insurance, U.S. Civil Service Commission, Dept. of the Air Force, the Salvation Army, Dept. of the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Office of the Secretary of the Navy, American Federation of Government Employees & others.

Box 14, Folder 15

Civil Service Insurance and Retirement 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters from Wilson's constituents requesting his assistance, his responses, a copy of "Evaluation of Proposed Premium Rates for Government -wide Health Benefit Plans for Federal Employees [Committee Print] April 29, 1960," and communications from various government agencies and organizations such as: BuPers- U.S. Navy, Dept of State, U.S. Civil Service Commission, Comptroller General of the United States, The Adjutant General of California, Bureau of Dept. Operations of the U.S. Civil Service Commission & others.

Box 14, Folder 16

Civil Service Insurance and Retirement 1961-1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters from Wilson's constituents requesting his assistance, his responses and communications from the U.S. Civil Service Commission, the Bureau of Retirement and Insurance and the Social Security Administration.

Box 14, Folder 17

Civil Service Insurance and Retirement 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from Wilson's constituents, his responses & communications from the Bureau of Retirement and Insurance (U.S. Civil Service Commission).

Box 14, Folder 18

Civil Service Insurance and Retirement 1964

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from Wilson's constituents requesting his assistance, his responses & communications from the U.S. Civil Service Commission, the Bureau of Retirement and Insurance, the Bureau of Departmental Operations & the Dept. of the Army.

Box 15, Folder 1

Committee Appropriations: Civil Service & NTC Communications 1958

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from Congressmen Bob Wilson, Albert Thomas, Charles R. Jonas & De Graff Austin (Chairman, S.D. County Bd. of Supervisors) & a 4 page summary of "Naval Training Center . . . Communication School" & appropriations needed to build this at NTC.

Box 15, Folder 2

Committee Appropriations: Misc. 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, congressional reports, subcommittee hearing & other materials. Examples are: "Report No. 579, 88th Cong. 1st Sess. Supplemental Appropriation Bill, 1960," "Document No. 384 . . . Communication from The President of the United States . . . 1960," letters from Congressmen Bob Wilson & Clarence Thomas, Frank Forward - President of the Assn. of the U.S. Army, Oliver Thornton, Bd. of Dir., Scripps Memorial Hospital, Donald Sorben, Recording Sec. San Diego Naval Lodge #726, copies of "Proposed Rider to 1961 Department of Defense Appropriation Bill, a copy of "Review of the American Educational System . . . Hearings Before the Subcommitteeon Appropriations" & a copy of "Report On Russia By Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, USN Hearings Before the Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress First Session."

Box 15, Folder 3

Committee Appropriations: Foreign & Domestic 1961

Scope and Contents

3 pages containing: a cover letter from Chairman Otto E. Passman, Foreign Relations Subcommittee, a 1 page listing of "Foreign Aid Funds by Program and Amount" (Fiscal 1961) & 1 page "To Whom It May Concern" from Chairman Passman indicating "Total Tax Receipts 157 Years - (Washington to Truman) . . . 7-Plus Years - (Truman) & Eight Years - (Eisenhower)." To Passman "the Mutual Security expense outlay is excessive and should be drastically reduced."

Box 15, Folder 4

Committee Appropriations 1962

Scope and Contents

1 cover letter from Chairman Otto E. Passman, Foreign Operations Subcommittee & attached 1 page listing of "Foreign Aid Funds By Program and Amount" (Fiscal 1962) focusing on the Mutual Security Program.

Box 15, Folder 5

Committee Appropriations 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

Only 3 letters & a copy of Calendar No. 481, 88th Cong., 1st. Sess., "Department of Defense Appropriation Bill, 1964" (69 pages) in this folder. 1 letter from Robert T. Radford, Pres. Watershed Fire Council of Southern California & 2 letters from Congressman Wilson.

Box 15, Folder 6

Committee Agriculture 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters focusing on agricultural issues. Examples are: Congressman McDonough to Congressman Wilson appointing Wilson to the Committee on Agriculture, 3 letters from Harold Angier, General Manager, California Grape & Tree League "regarding a radical change in the weather," the United Kingdom Government's importation from California growers, & copies of Library of Congress,"Legislative History of the Farm Credit Act of 1933 . . . Central Bank for Cooperatives."

Box 15, Folder 7

Committee Agriculture 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A small amount of material. "Statement of Representative Bob Wilson Before Committee on Agriculture . . . Tuesday, March 6, 1960," postal card from constituent Hamilton Moody & Wilson's reply re/ USDA hearings, Memo to Mr. Parma from Cathy, a letter from Hamilton Moody, "The Grain Analysis" & Wilson's reply re/ daily reports of the committee.

Box 15, Folder 8

Committee Agriculture March 7, 1961

Scope and Contents

Only 1 item in this folder. "Notice To All Members of the House Committee on Agriculture and All Members of Congress From the Cotton Belt." re/ a talk on the "Economic Outlook for Cotton" by Dr. M. K. Horne.

Box 15, Folder 9

Committee Agriculture April 1963

Scope and Contents

Copies of three letters. 1 from Congressman Wilson & 2 from Edgar M. Gillenwaters (Admin. Asst. to Wilson). Topic: concern over Cuban Sugar Quota.

Box 15, Folder 10

Committee Agriculture 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters and records from Congressman Wilson, constituents and others that are concerned primarily "with the apparent improper action by a member of the Chicago Board of Trade."

Box 15, Folder 11

Civil Service Security Clearance 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters & 1 memo from Wilson's constituents, his replies and government agencies regarding issues such as employment with the Immigration Service & foreign nationals' employment at the Vandenburg Air Force Base & at Convair.

Box 15, Folder 12

Civil Service Security Clearance December 1962

Scope and Contents

Only four letters in this folder. Lloyd B. Becker (Becker Bookbinding Company), Wilson's replies & attached copy of Walter T. Skallerup, Jr. (Deputy Asst. Secretary of Defense Security Policy) re/ congratulations for Wilson's "recent re-election" & a request for DOD security clearance for book binding.

Box 15, Folder 13

Civil Service Security Clearance October 1964

Scope and Contents

1 letter from constituent Thomas E. Bothast, Jr. & a reply from Wilson's secretary Cathy C. Parham re/ a suggestion "that all Presidential Aides and Cabinet Members have a security check."

Box 15, Folder 14

Civil Service: Security Clearance 1957-1958 & 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from former S.D. Assemblyman Howard K. Cramer, Wilson's responses & approval of security clearance re/ Airways Operations Specialist from the Dept of Commerce. Also 3 letters from a former constituent Kenneth B. Ray & Wilson's reply re/ permit to sell life insurance to military forces overseas.

Box 15, Folder 15

Civil Service: Security Clearance 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, memos, 1 telegram & a news clipping (SD Union, 12/23/62). The major portions of correspondence deal with Burnett Electronics Lab., Inc., Wilson's assistance and replies from the Dept. of the Navy & other government agencies as to Mr. Burnett's efforts to attend classified sessions of the Military Electronics Convention. Additional correspondence also from two other Wilson constituents for DOD & Navy security clearances.

Box 15, Folder 16

Civil Service: Questionnaire - Retired Military 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, post cards, memos, notes and news clippings re/ a controversial questionnaire circulated by Senator Chavez as to a proposed change in federal civilian employment for retired military personnel.

Box 15, Folder 17

Civil Service: Personnel Problems & Complaints 1953-54

Scope and Contents

A large collection of telegrams, letters, memos, memorandums, notes, news clippings & government reports. Items include a 37 page "Transcript of a conference held on 20 April 1953 concerning classification of certain Storekeeper positions in Supply and Fiscal Department, U.S. Naval Air Station, San Diego, California;" numerous letters from the American Federation of Government Employees, the Office of Industrial Relations, Dept. of the Navy & the San Diego Council of Federal Employees, A. F. of L.

Box 15, Folder 18

Civil Service: Personnel Problems & Complaints 1955

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, some telegrams & government reports. Examples are: a 5 page "Comparison - Tabulation Machine Operators & Salaries in San Diego, California December 1954;" letters regarding the "down-grading of certain tabulating machine operators at the Naval Supply Depot;" a 4 page Memorandum re/ "Meeting in the office of Rear Admiral George A. Holderness, Chief of Industrial Relations, Department of the Navy . . . SECNAV NOTICE 12250;" and many other issues and complaints.

Box 15, Folder 19

Civil Service: Personnel Problems & Complaints 1957, 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters. Examples are: a constituent's complaint about extra work hours in the Census Bureau's Los Angeles office; a grievance appeal from failure to pass a truck driver U.S. Navy road test & a grievance regarding a position in the Comptroller Dept. at the North Island Naval Station.

Box 15, Folder 20

Civil Service: Personnel Problems & Complaints 1962-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, memos & telegrams. Examples are: A reduction of the workforce in the North Island Naval Air Station Public Works Dept.; a leave credit issue at the Navy Electronics Lab. due to illness; "a continued harassment and racial discrimination situation at the Naval Repair Facility;" a stenographer-typist that did not meet medical standards for Federal employment; & many others.

Box 15, Folder 21

Civil Service: Post Office 1957-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters concerning the complaints of constituents F. M. Bartholomew & Otto Geilenfeldt regarding Public Law 552 and retroactive pay.

Box 15, Folder 22

Committees: Armed Services 1953-1959

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams memorandums, government reports, charts, statements, etc. Examples are: Wilson's concern that he won't "get 'bumped' by the change over;" comments on former San Diegans serving on the Armed Services committee; a 12 page copy of "Public laws of Interest to the Department of Defense 83rd Congress, 1st Session 29 September 1953;" "Statement of VADM DuBose before the Armed Services Committee . . . H.R. 2332" (3 pages & attached chart - "Effects of Section 634"); 15 page Memorandum TO: Honorable Dewey Short re/ "Davis Amendment" contained in Section 634, PL 488; 1 copy of "Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission Report to Congress" June 1955 & many other items.

Box 15, Folder 23

Committee on Armed Services i957-1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, memorandums, telegrams, reports, contracts, maps & other items. Examples are: Executive Office of the President Office of Defense Mobilization STOCKPILE REPORT to the CONGRESS July - December 1957, Dept. of the Navy, Wherry Acquisition Project No. N-18, Bureau of Yards & Docks, Acquisition Report No. 259, copy of "A Bill To promote the national defense by providing for reorganization of the Dept. of Defense" (H.R. 11958, 85th Cong., 2nd Sess.), letter from the City Clerk of Coronado & attached comments of Councilman Lloyd Harmon's views on "Resolution regarding Pay and Benefits of Service Personnel - No. 2889," copy of a letter from Sec. of the Army Stevens to Chairman Carl Vinson re/ H.R. 52, 84th Cong. "To provide that World War II prisoners of war shall be paid the sums which they would have received as increases in pay . . . .," letters regarding "the attitude of the citizens of Hawaii toward military personnel," complaints regarding the proposed disposal of the U.S. San Jacinto Ordinance Depot, Texas, a packet of materials regarding the contract between the Navy and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Commission - map included & other items.

Box 15, Folder 24

Committee of Armed Services 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, H.R. Bills, news clippings, memorandums, statements, reports & other items. Examples are: Congressman Wilson's favorable remarks about Armed Service Chairman Carl Vinson, letters regarding "increasing basic allowances for quarters," H.R. 9582 and active duty in more than one branch of the military for purposes of retirement, "Statement of G.D. Tilghman, National Adjutant Disabled Officers Association Regarding H. R. 11318," "Report of the Activities of the House Committee on Armed Services Eighty-Sixth Congress First Session - 1959 [14 pp.]," Dept. of the Navy Disposal Project No. 168 "Outlying Osceola Field, FL.," "Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps Who were prisoners of war during World War Two vs The United States Department of the Navy" (4 pp.) submitted by Neal J. Boyle, Los Angeles, booklet listing information and members of the Committee on Armed Services, 86th Cong., 1st Sess. & a proposal from constituent Mr. Marion Guynn re/ "Military-Higher Education Plan in Lieu of Draft."

Box 15, Folder 25

Committee on Armed Services 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of Congressional Reports, letters, memorandums, committee membership list & other items. Examples are; "Report of the Activities of the House Armed Services Committee Eighty-Sixth Congress, 1960" (26 pp.) & for "Eighty-Seventh Congress, 1961" (16 pp.), constituent corresp. related to politics and retired military pay, discussion over H.R. 5000 and container, packaging and food industries as to Quartermaster Food and Container Institute move to Massachusetts from Chicago, a protest against a proposal to establish an armed services medical academy, copies of H.R. 7606 & 8924,

Box 15, Folder 26

Committee on Armed Services 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of booklets, letters, notes, memorandums, news clippings, a news release & other items. Examples are: 1 copy of "Honoring The Honorable Dewey Short," (6/1956), listing of members and duties of Committee on Armed Services - 85th Cong. 2nd. Sess., a letter from constituent Elbert S. Purcell, accompanying letters and copies of excerpts from TRUE MEN (5/62) & WORLD (7/62) re/ the subject of waste in the procurement of military equipment, Press Release from Carl Vinson (D. -Ga.), March 7, 1962 re/ "H. R. 9751 'To authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1963 for aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes'" (4 pp., $13 billion).

Box 15, Folder 27

Committee Armed Services 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of booklets, pamphlets, letters, memorandums, excerpts from magazines, news clippings, congressional reports & other items. Examples are: booklet featuring "Army - Navy Football Game Philadelphia Stadium 30 November 1963" and tickets, 2 copies of "ROTC/ACADEMY LONGEVITY CREDIT HR 10212" June 1956, 2 copies of "Medical Care for Armed Services Personnel and Crediting Cadet, Midshipman, or Aviation Cadet Service for Pay Purposes, " HEARING BEFORE A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE ARMED SERVICES . . . on S. 1649 . . . H. R. 1275 . . . S. 657," March 5, 1948 (49 pp.), letters & news items related to inequities in retiree pay, conflict of interest laws, copy of "REPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES EIGHTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION," 1963, corresp. related to the military pay bill (H. R. 3006), a copy of a Nov. 6, 1909 bronze medal award #4133 to Sgt. Charlie Redling Quartermaster Dept., "Testimony On behalf of THE NATIONAL MEDICAL VETERANS SOCIETY" submitted by Charles B. Hudson President (4 pp.) & many other letters and items on retirement, pay bill & other topics.

Box 15, Folder 28

Committees Armed Services 1963 -1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of reports, letters, memorandums, memos, excerpts from periodicals, news clippings, telegrams, etc. Examples are: The President's Committee's "Initial Report - Equality of Treatment and Opportunity for Negro Military Personnel Stationed Within the United States," June 13, 1963 (93 pp.), copy of Calendar No. 284 Report 263, 76th Cong., 1st Sess. "Authorizing the Secretary of the Navy to Proceed with the Construction of Certain Public Works, April 13, 1963" (26 pp.), copy of "Program Increases FY 1965 Programs" (3 pp.), personnel information for newly retired Cmdr. U.S.Navy, constituent letter & news clipping re/ "Prescription Service" for Navy retirees. constituent letter, Wilson's reply & photocopy of "Cuban Shipping Growth," Shipbuilding and Shipping Record, 5/28/64 (page 708), copies of Wilson's brief comments (4/27/64) supporting H. R. 10707 and 10737 "which would guarantee medical care to retired service personnel and their dependents," copy of "A Bill To amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to promote high morale in the uniformed services by providing a program of medical care for certain former members of the uniformed services and their dependents" (9 pp.), packet of telegrams pro & con on Senate and House versions of "MMRBM" (Feb.-Mar. 1964), discussions on draft law from constituents and Wilson, constituent comment and Wilson's response re/ the draft, boxing and Cassius Clay, copies related to real estate projects & disposal reports for the military services and copy of "Statement of Chairman Vinson on H. R. 9637 Before the Rules Committee" (14 pp.).

Box 15, Folder 29

Committees Armed Services 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, news clippings, memorandums, memos, newsletters, excerpts from the Congressional Record, Government Reports & other items. Examples are: El Cajon constituent letter & Wilson's response "concerning the proposed pay increase for members of the Armed Services," small collection of letters re/ Wilson's proposed visit to Viet Nam, copy of Procurement of Aircraft and Missiles, Navy FY 1965 Program (3 pp.), copies of Wilson's address to the House on Feb. 20th re/ military control of space & support for COIN a vertical take off aircraft, a copy of Public Law 209 - re/ establishing and developing military installations and facilities. . . ." (22 pp.), copies of acquisition and disposal reports for the armed services & other items.

Box 15, Folder 30

Committee Armed Services 1963-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of Congressional Reports, letters, memos, telegrams, memorandums, news clippings, excerpts from periodicals & other items. Examples are: selected photo-copies of Hearings & other information on VSTOL aircraft research, photocopy of pages 45 & 46 of "Spotlight on Defense Developments," Air Force/Space Digest International (1/65), page 21 from Space Marketing Intelligence (11/19/64) re/ "Anti-Satellite System, COIN & U.S.-West German Arms Pact, photocopy of material on V/STOL and from Flight International (11/19/64), copies of real estate acquisition and disposal reports, 26 page copy of "Statement by Lieutenant General William W. Dick, Jr. . . . Before the Committee on Armed Services . . . Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army," Memorandum & itinerary for "Committee visit to Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, Louisiana" (4/23-25/65), packet of letters and news items on "USAR Drill-For-Pay Units To Disappear- Army Guard Will Emerge as Ready Reserve Survivor," letter from Adm. Arleigh Burke, Wilson's reply and The Center for Strategic Studies "Announcing . . . Military Posture Fourteen Issues before Congress by James H. McBride and John I. H. Eales," a copy of "Pay and Allowances of the Uniformed Services . . . As Amended Through October 31, 1964" (61 pp.), coverage of DOD Legislative Item 89-3, pay raise controversy Sec. of Defense, Congress & Bolte Committee,

Box 15, Folder 31

Committee Armed Services 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of government reports, letters, memos, memorandums, telegrams, news clippings & other items. Examples are: Dept. of the Air Force "Presentation To The Armed Services Committee . . . Budget Estimates Fiscal Year 1966 . . . Lieutenant General James Ferguson" 1 March 1965 (72 pp.), constituent letter, Wilson's reply and attached comments from William Cook (Counsel) & Deputy Sec. of Defense Cyrus Vance re/ Medicare and careers in the Armed Services and fire arm legislation in Congress - S. 1592 vs. H.R. 5742, statement and press release from Chairman Mendel Rivers re/ pay increases, involuntary extended duty, amending UMTS act to criminalize destroying or mutilating draft cards & Army Reserve Merger, real estate disposal information for the Air Force and the Army, news clipping (SDUnion 8/19/65) indicating "Wilson Named To 2 House Subcommittees," Statement of Henry J. Kuss, Jr. Deputy Asst. Sec. of Defense for International Logistics Negotiations Before the House Committee on Armed Services July 29, 1965" (8 pp.), letters re/ issue of British competitive bids for small noncombatant vessels & Memorandum to Wilson from J. Edgar Hoover, copies of Wilson's address to Congress re/ opposition to President Johnson's veto of Military Construction Bill, excerpt from The New York Times Magazine (8/29/65) " Rivers Delivers" & "Statement of Major General W. Preston Corderman before the Cabinet Committee on Federal Staff Retirement Systems" (23 pp. no date).

Box 15, Folder 32

Committee Armed Services 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, excerpts from the Congressional Record - House, press releases, telegrams, news clippings, reports and other items. Examples are: pages 22115 - 22134, Congressional Record-House (9/7/65) re/ Military Construction Bill (H.R. 8439) and President's veto, "Statement by Hon. Otis G. Pike . . . Opening of Hearings, September 22, 1965" 4 pages re/ Vietnam and wars of liberation, Press Release from Hon. Edward Hebert & Hon. William Bray re/ Pentagon announcement of implementation of proposal to provide accelerated training to selected reserve units, list of Army Reserve units to be phased out of the USAR structure (12 pp.), photocopy of News Release Office of Asst. Sec. of Defense (Public Affairs), Aug. 23, 1965 re/ Aerospace Corporation, questionnaire to all Republican colleagues (9/65) re/ " Republican Task Force on Congressional Reform and Minority Staffing," letters & news clipping on draft card burners, copy of "Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Army . . . FY 1966 Programs," "Memorandum To: Members, House Armed Services Committee" (12/8/65) re/ "list of the bases in the United States which Mr. McNamara announced are scheduled for closure, or change in mission" & real estate projects and disposals - Army, Navy & Air Force.

Box 15, Folder 33

Committee Armed Services-Dual Compensation 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters primarily from Wilson's constituents and his replies concerning the Dual Compensation Act. Lots of personal information, praise for Wilson as a Congressman and other information. In June 1963 the Civil Service "Commission submitted a proposal to Congress to replace the current obsolete, complex, and inequitable laws relating to the Federal civilian employment of retired military personnel with a single simplified dual-compensation law."

Box 15, Folder 34

Committee Armed Services - Gessell Report 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters primarily from Wilson's constituents and his replies & 1 news clipping, Lyn Nofziger, "Rep. Vinson Hits Pentagon Ruling," San Diego Union (n.d.). The contents of this folder are mainly negative reactions to the President's Commission of Equal Opportunity in the Armed Forces' report headed by Gerhard A. Gessell. Wilson also critiqued this report.

Box 15, Folder 35

Committee Armed Services-Family Separation Allowances 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters from Wilson's constituents, his replies, the Bureau of Naval Personnel, the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, U.S. Navy Public Works Center (San Diego) & others regarding inequities in the current housing law and regulations for Naval personnel.

Box 16, Folder 1

Committee Armed Services-Paris Air Show 1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & two news clippings. Examples are: a fascinating letter to "Rep. WILSON" from "the young lady 'in white' that you met when your delegation to the Paris Air Show attended the Douglas Aircraft cocktail party," comments on a Drew Pearson story on the Paris Air Show & enclosed news clipping, a copy of "The Week in Washington - Rep. Wilson Tells of Narrow Escape At French Air Show" (S.D. Union (6-7-65) & receipts for costs to visit Air Show.

Box 16, Folder 2

Committee Armed Services Military Pay Bill 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams & Congressional documents. Examples are: a packet of correspondence regarding the valuable role played by Colonel Floyd Oles and the Reserve Equalization Committee & other comments, a copy of the "Remarks of Hon. Bob Wilson . . . Thursday, January 10, 1963 Pay Increase for the Military" (6 pp.), a copy of "Hearings Before Subcommittee No. 1 . . . Eighty-Eighth Congress on H. R. 3006" (2/26-28 & 3/5-7/63, 1770 pp.), "Report No. 208" to accompany H.R. 5555 "Military Pay Increase," a copy of "Calendar No. 363 . . .H.R. 555 [Report No. 387]" 88th Cong., 1st. Sess., "Memo For Bob From Ed (4/12/63) re/ strategy for pay raise efforts, discussion over Republican policy Committee on military pay bill, a copy of "Calendar No. 363 Report No. 387 Military Pay Increase August 5, 1963 . . . REPORT" (79 pp.), a Committee Print of the "High-lights of the Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1963-October 1, 1963" (6 pp.) & a 3 page commentary on H.R. 5555 as it passed the House.

Box 16, Folder 3

Committee Armed Services - Recomputation of Retired Pay 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memos, news clippings, government reports & other items. Examples are: thank you letters to Congressman Wilson re/ recompensation rider on the Pay Bill for the military, copy of "To All Members of the Retired Officers Association URGENT!" -- repeal of prohibition against recomputation of retired pay in 1958 law, excerpt from Congressional Record (4/11/63) re/ "Additional Views of Mr. Wilson, Mr. Grubser, and Mr. Chamberlain to H.R. 5555," list of military retiree organizations & presidents of, a copy of the Fleet Reserve Assn.'s "Military Annual Income vs Civil Service Annual Income 1953-1963" (11 pp.), several letters from the Fleet Reserve Assn. members thanking "Shipmate Wilson" for his "vital role" in the recomputation efforts in H.R. 5555, copies of H.R. Reports No. 1513 (Ap. 1960) & No. 275 (May 1963) & accompanying commentary from the Reserve Equalization Committee & loose pages from the "Army Navy Air Force JOURNAL and REGISTER (Ap. 6, 1963).

Box 16, Folder 4

Committtee - Banking & Currency 1955, 1957, 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & 1 news clipping containing Wilson's letter to Michael Trbovich re/ proposed design of a medal commemorating Dr. Jonas Salk, letter appointing Wilson member of the Shipbuilding Committee & a packet of corresp. & a news excerpt re/ gold reserves and balance of payments.

Box 16, Folder 5

Committees - Banking and Currency 1957 - 1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters & two government documents. Examples are: a copy of Report No. 178 "Regulation of Savings and Loan Companies" Mar. 1, 1957 to accompany H.R. 4135 (18 pp.), a copy of H. R. 7244 (Spence Bill) (5/19/59) "A Bill To promote and preserve local management of savings and loan associations by protecting them against encroachment by holding companies" (6 pp.) & a large packet of corresp. regarding the Spense Bill, opposition to it from San Diego based holding companies and political support to Congressman Wilson.

Box 16, Folder 6

Committee: Banking and Currency June-July 1958

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters concerning H.R. 10637 (Savings & Loan Association loans on single family homes) & applying the college housing program to students cooperative housing.

Box 16, Folder 7

Committee: Banking and Currency 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters and a 44 page copy of "H. R. 258 . . . January 9, 1963 . . . A Bill To authorize the establishment of Federal mutual savings banks." Aside from Congressman Wilson's replies, letters are from Joe E. Rhile, E. Arthur Rice, C. Arnholt Smith & Congressman Wright Patman. Mr. Rice's letter is an extensive critique of "Our Unconstitutional Money-Bank System."

Box 16, Folder 8

Committee: Banking and Currency May 1961

Scope and Contents

Only four letters in this folder: two from J.H. Stickney, Jr. (San Diego Law Offices) & two from Congressman Wilson regarding the Real Estate Investment Act of 1960.

Box 16, Folder 9

Committee: Committee on Committees Dec. 1962 & Jan. 1963

Scope and Contents

Two letters from Congressman Edward J. Gurney (Florida), one letter from Congressman Wilson and one letter from Congressman Bill Stinson (Washington) re/ H.R. committee assignments & Wilson's role as Chairman of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee.

Box 16, Folder 10

Committees: District of Columbia Mar. & July 1959

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters & a photocopy of a map showing an area NW of Rock Creek Park regarding "this year's report on the State of the Nation's Capital" and some proposed name changes for Linnean Avenue & Broad Branch & Reno Road.

Box 16, Folder 11

Committees: Education and Labor 1955

Scope and Contents

Seven letters & an a brochure entitled "The Importance of the Retail Exemption in the Fair Trade Labor Standards Act (FLSA)." The corresp. is concerned with hearings to be held on H.R. 5846 and H.R. 4101, Supt. of the San Diego City Schools Ralph Dailard's statement on Federal Aid for school construction & San Diego Retail Associates Mgr. Harry W. Hartman's comments relating to employees in the retail-mercantile industry and commercial laundry operations.

Box 16, Folder 12

Committees: Education and Labor 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of statements, graphs, charts, telegrams & letters. Examples are: "Statement of Classroom Needs and Building Program for Children of Sweetwater Union High School District" & attached charts, a letter from Anthony Ghio on proposed Federal Wage and Hour Law, a large number of critical letters from businesses, constituents and investment interests opposing minimum wage increases, Wilson's participation in hearings to be held in San Diego in November & 2 pages of commentary on Public Law 815 (Construction), Public Law 874 (Maintenance and Operation) & General Information.

Box 16, Folder 13

Committees: Education and Labor 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of containing a 70 page copy of " S. 1555 . . . April 29, 1959 . . . An Act To provide for the reporting and disclosure of certain financial transactions and admini-strative practices of labor unions and employers. . . .," & letters & telegrams. Examples are: Congressman Wilson's four page June 29, 1959 letter to a constituent refuting a claim that the Kennedy Labor Reform Bill (amendments sponsored by Sen. McClellan) would deprive union members of certain rights, a copy of "Main Differences Between the Landrum-Griffin Substitute (H .R. 8400) and the House Labor Committee Bill (H. R. 8342) & a constituent's comments on H. R. 1997 and military retiree pay.

Box 16, Folder 14

Committees: Education and Labor 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, announcements, telegrams & a petition. Some examples are: reference to "Delinquency Prevention," a constituent's complaints about "deplorable conduct of some union people connected with the missile programs," listing of members of the Special Subcommittee on Education, notes on investigation of bracero program, minimum wage law and the Navy Exchange system, comments from the South Bay Union School District & the need to extend certain provisions of Public Law 874 for Category B children, a March 13, 1961 letter from Subcommittee Chairman James Roosevelt & an attached copy of "H.R. 3935 Summary of Wage-Hour Amendments Proposed By the House Committee on Education and Labor" (4 pp.), a letter & a telegram from Edward A. Breitbard (California Linen Supply Co.) regarding criticizing H.R. 3935 and a petition from members of this industry protesting what they see as "gross inequities in the new Administration Bill." They all wanted more exemptions from minimum wage and maximum hour control.

Box 16, Folder 15

Committees: Education and Labor 1963-1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from Congressman Wilson, one office note from Cathy to Maggie & a letter from constituent Edmond H. Woolrych (Associate Professor, California Western University) concerning a proposal for a Federal Insurance Student Loan program.

Box 16, Folder 16

Committee: Foreign Affairs 1951, 1963, 1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of material. 1 copy of H.J. RES. 291 (1/13/51) re/ sovereignty of areas in Antarctic; 2 page article on "Antarctica," reprint from Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine (1/51); 2 letters from Congressman Wilson (3/63 & 8/65); 1 letter from constituent Adm. J.W. Callahan (Ret.) & attached 1 news clipping, Fulton Lewis Jr., "Nasser Assured More U.S. Aid," S.D. Union (7/27/65); & 1 letter from Congressman Thomas E. Morgan (Chairman, Committe on Foreign Affairs) re/ Nasser policies.

Box 16, Folder 17

Committees: Foreign Affairs 1960 & 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters and documents. Examples are: 1 copy of Senate Doc. #128, "Strengthening the Government for Arms Control," (8/60, 27 pp.); letters from John J. McCloy & President John F. Kennedy (6/23 & 6/29/61) re/ "draft of a bill, 'To establish a United States Disarmament Agency for World Peace and Security;" 1 copy of "H.R. 7936 . . . June 29, 1961 . . . A Bill To establish a United States Agency [as above in letter] . . . ." (23 pp.); & a small collection of letters from La Jolla constituent Stanley H. Simpson, Wilson & Congressman Thomas J. Morgan (Chair of Committee on Foreign Affairs) re/ Simpson's essay on "Hot War - Cold War" as signed by 26 La Jollans.

Box 16, Folder 18

Committees: General February 1961

Scope and Contents

Two items: "Republican Committee Assignments House of Representatives" - 7 pages & "Republican Committee on Committees Subcommittee Action" 6 pages.

Box 16, Folder 19

Committees: General 1956 & 1965

Scope and Contents

One letter from CA Assemblyman H. Allen Smith & Congressman Wilson's reply (Nov. 1956) re/ committee assignment; one letter from San Diego constituent Richard A. Douglas & Wilson's reply re/ "Helix Power Squadron" recent legislation affecting boating.

Box 16, Folder 20

Committees: Government Operations 1963

Scope and Contents

1 letter from Congressman John W. Wydler & enclosed "copy of a bill I introduced on the first day of the 88th Congress, which calls for a new 'Hoover' Commission. . . ." to be termed H.R. 965 -- 8 pages.

Box 16, Folder 21

Committees: Government Operations 1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of government documents and letters. Examples are: One copy of "Payments in Lieu of Taxes, Hearings Before the Committee On Government Operations United States Senate . . . on S. 910 (96 pp.); copies of "H.R. 702 (3 pp.) & "H.R. 2186" (3 pp.) re/ "donation and other disposal of property to tax-supported public recreation agencies;" letters between Wilson and F.S. Fulwiler (Chief Admin. Officer, Chula Vista) re/ donable property.

Box 16, Folder 22

Committees: Government Operations 1956-1958

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters from Congressman Wilson, the County of San Diego, County Librarian Francis Anna Hahn and Miss Hertha C. Conway re/ donation of surplus property & form changes for government indexing & 1 copy of 84th Cong. 2d Sess., "The General Accounting Office A Study of Its Organization and Administration With Recommendations For Increasing Its Effectiveness Intermediate Report (133 pp.)

Box 16, Folder 23

Committees: Government Operations 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters. Examples are: letters from El Cajon constituent Mike Fletcher & responses from Congressmen Wilson & William Dawson re/ proposed ethics legislation for contractors and others doing business with the Government (H.R. 4570); letters from Congressmen Wilson & William Dawson, El Cajon City Clerk Delight V. Swain, certified copy of Resolution No. 5498 re/ donable property issues; inquiry about the cost of a new dept. of Urban Affairs (H.R. 6433 & S. 1633); letters from San Diego constituent William T. Stephens, Commissioner of Revenue Mortimer M. Caplin & Congressman Wilson re/ the concept of $25 billion in taxes being evaded every year as to income.

Box 16, Folder 24

Committees: House Administration 1955 & 1959

Scope and Contents

One letter from Chairman John Lesinski (Restaurant Subcommittee) & Wilson's reply re/ H.R. 692 addressing inadequate dining facilities & a small number of letters from several Congressmen, including Wilson re/ "Code of Ethics for Government Service," H. Con. Res. 15.

Box 16, Folder 25

Committees: Interior & Insular Affairs March-May, 1955

Scope and Contents

Copies of letters from Congressman Clair Engle, John F. Borchers (Gen. Mgr., S.D. Chamber of Commerce), Congressman Wilson & Senator James E. Murray (Chairman, Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs) re/ the Upper Colorado River Project & support for "Senate Bill 76, authorizing construction and/or reconstruction of an international border-line fence between the United States and Mexico."

Box 16, Folder 26

Committees: Interior and Insular Afffairs 1956-1958

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, a resolution, a copy of a Congressional bill and a promotional brochure. Examples are: 1 letter from constituent William F. Casey, Jr. & Congressman Wilson's reply re/ support for H.R. 5760 providing "for the payment in full of just war claims against the Japanese;" letters inquiring about the status of H.R. 8278 "relative to liability for payment of property taxes on property located in federal area;" 1 letter from August M. Wadstrom (Deputy City Clerk, San Diego) & attached copy of Resolution 147071 endorsing H.R. 8278; 2 copies of H.R. 8278 (June 20, 1957); a letter from Congressman Wayne N. Aspinall , Wilson's reply and attached copy of "The Colorado River Storage Project" (18 pp. with maps and illustrations).

Box 16, Folder 27

Committees: Interior and Insular Affairs 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings, copies of Congressional Bills & other materials. Examples are: News release from the Office of Congressman John F. Shelley (8/8/59) "expressing his position on the 160 acre limitation proviso with respect to the San Luis Project;" letters concerning subcommittee assignments & Wilson's preferences; copy of a "Proxy Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs;" news clipping from INDEPENDENT (1/22/59) re/ "Rep. Bob Wilson Wins Appointment To House's Interior Committee;" a letter from Ray Hunter (Dir. California Farm Bureau Federation) & enclosed copies of resolutions re/ "natural resource matters of vital importance to California farmers;" schedules of hearings for member of Interior and Insular Affairs Committee; "Statement Concerning S. 44 By Warren W. Butler, Vice Chairman, Board of Directors The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California" (3/16/59) before the Subcommittee on Irrigation and Reclamation; 1 letter from Ronald M. Ketcham (Executive Asst., Southern California Edison Co.) & attached copy of objections to "Proposed Burns Creek Project (S. 281); 19 page Memorandum from Associate Solicitor, Territories, Wildlife and Parks, Dept. of the Interior on the "Status of National Park Concessions, Inc." March 21, 1960; copy of "H.R. 11626 . . . April 6, 1960 . . . A Bill To authorize the classification, segregation, and disposal of public lands chiefly for urban purposes" & resumes of H.R. 11626; and copies of other bills and resumes.

Box 16, Folder 28

Committees: Interior and Insular Affairs January 9, 1961

Scope and Contents

One letter from Wayne N. Aspinall, Chairman of the Committee re/ "Prior to formal organization of the Committee for the 87th Congress the following meetings are scheduled" for Friday and Monday for Public Lands and Irrigation and Reclamation.

Box 16, Folder 29

Committees: Interior and Insular Affairs 1962

Scope and Contents

11 letters including Congressman Wilson's & Chairman Wayne Aspinall's responses. Examples of constituent and other writers are: Miss Nadine Kaicher (Lakeside) & conservation of natural resources; Mr. A.B. Cadman (Chula Vista) & opposition to proposed Federal recreation bill re/ taxation on boats.

Box 16, Folder 30

Committees: Interior and Insular Affairs July 16, 1963

Scope and Contents

1 copy of "Report of Proceeding - Hearings Held Before Subcommittee on Communications and Power Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce" re/ editorializing and FCC rules.

Box 16, Folder 31

Committees: Interior and Insular Affairs February 16, 1965

Scope and Contents

One copy of a letter to "The Honorable John P. Saylor" from the San Diego Gas & Electric Company re/ praising Saylor's recent speech criticizing the "policies and programs of the career employees of the Bureau of Reclamation" for being too pro-public power generation.

Box 16, Folder 32

Committees: Interestate and Foreign Comm. 1954-1958

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & 1 statement before the Committee. Examples are: 3 letters from Wilson's constituents and his replies re/ H.R. 5760 re/claims of "Americans who suffered serious losses, due to Japanese military vandalism during World War II;" letters from constituents re/ excessive horsepower for automobiles and accidents, hearings on H.R. 4353, conservative political commentary on Sherman Adams and Walter Reuther; & "Statement of E.R. Quesada Chairman, Airways Modernization Board On H.R. 12616 Before the Transportation and Communications Subcommittee of the . . . Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee June 23, 1958." 14 pages.

Box 16, Folder 33

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1958-1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters. Examples are: corresp. between John L. Boots (DDS), Congressmen Wilson & Peter F. Mack, Jr. (Chairman, Commerce and Finance Subcommittee) re/ H.R. 5760, H.R. 2005 & S.672 related to W.W. II war damage claims against Japan. Dr. Boots was a POW at Santo Tomas-Manila & Ash Camp-Shanghai; letters from constituents H.H. Cameron & Dr. Arthur Shoemaker, Congressman Peter Mack, Jr. & Wilson's replies concerning hearings on H.R. 5760 war damage claims; letters from the California Manufactures Assoc. & Wilson's replies regarding H.R. 7757 & a recent Supreme Court decision "upholding the right of states to levy income tax on income derived from interstat9e commerce;" letters from the Western Growers Assoc. & Wilson's replies re/ H.R. 7480 exempting a retailer from posting a notice at the selling point that produce had been treated with chemical preservatives.

Box 16, Folder 34

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

Eleven letters from constituents and Wilson regarding "the content of motion pictures" & "a uniform traffic code."

Box 16, Folder 35

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1962

Scope and Contents

One letter from Congressman Wilson and attached copy of "Statement of Bob Wilson Member of Congress Thirtieth District of California Before The House Interstate And Foreign Commerce Committees" -- strongly supporting bills giving "the FCC power to overcome a serious obstacle to further development of our American television system" but not restrict its development with regulatory power.

Box 16, Folder 36

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1963

Scope and Contents

One letter from Congressman Wilson to Richard G. Capen, Jr. (Copley Newspapers) & enclosed copies of "Report of Proceedings - Hearings Held Before Subcommittee on Communications and Power . . . . July 16, 1963," "August 26, 1963 The action of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee on the Senate (Harris) Bill" & "Statement by Frank Stanton, President Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. March 4, 1963" (7 pp.) re/ repeal of Section 315 which forced broadcasters to give equal time "to the most trivial and irresponsible candidates of the most bizarre parties."

Box 16, Folder 37

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1964

Scope and Contents

A letter from constituents Mr. & Mrs. Miller, Wilson's reply, a copy of Congressman Oren Harris acknowledging receiving the Millers letter re/ repeal of the dual restriction of spouse benefits in the Railroad Retirement Act; 1 letter from Charles W. Collier (Ex. V.P., Advertising Assoc. of the West) & Secretary Margaret Young's reply for Wilson re/ a criticism of the FTC for wanting to control cigarette advertising by asking that they carry a "warning that 'habitual cigarette smoking is injurious to health.'"

Box 16, Folder 38

Committees: Interstate & Foreign Commerce 1965

Scope and Contents

Eight letters. 1 from Congressman Oren Harris re/ bills dealing with the railroad retirement program; a letter from Mr. & Mrs. Pitt (San Diego), Wilson's replies & a letter from Congressman Harris re/ the pros and cons of daylight savings time.

Box 16, Folder 39

Committee: Joint Economic Committee July 1963

Scope and Contents

One copy of "Economic Indicators," July 1963, "Prepared for the Joint Economic Committee by the Council of Economic Advisers." (38 pp.)

Box 16, Folder 40

Committee: Judiciary 1953-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notices of meetings and copies of "Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee No. 2 Which Has Jurisdiction Over Claims [84th Cong.] Rules." Topics in correspondence include constituent concerns about private claims and loop holes, questioning a tax on SS. Orca, a Sefton Foundation ship for scientific and educational purposes, Republican opposition to H.R. 11, discussions about H.R. 10304 & H.R. 10305, discussions about professional baseball in S.D. & brief commentary on "Navy Dads' Club of America" charter.

Box 16, Folder 41

Committee: Judiciary 1958-1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, photocopies of news articles, telegrams, memorandums & 1 copy of "Committee on the Judiciary . . . Rules," 86th Cong. Examples are: a letter from several "Filipinos in the U.S. Naval Services" indicating that they should be given the right to become citizens of the United States, Wilson's follow up on this and several letters dealing with this topic; a "Resolution Opposing Federal Interference with Established Interstate Compact Agencies" Governors' Conference, Glacier National Park, June 28, 1960; several items related to Congressman Emanuel Celler's investigation of the New York Port Authority; papers relating to the National Association of Attorneys General 54th Meeting in San Francisco, July 1960 resolution re/ opposition to federal jurisdiction; photocopy of June 14, 1960 New York Times editorial entitled "Mr. Celler's Inquisition;" items related to Eisenhower Republican Assembly of San Diego; World War I veterans who also served in WWII re/ H.R. 9262 (Kowalski bill) & physical disability; 5 page copy of "Memorandum by Rep. George Meader re H.R. 8845, Obstruction of Investigation August 6, 1962; 16 page copy of "Testimony of Richard Nevins Member California State Board of Equalization Before the Special Subcommittee on State Taxation. . . ." & map showing "States Imposing Sales Taxes;" a letter from CA Governor Pat Brown indicating how important sales and use taxes are for essential state services; & a photocopy of a June 6, 1962 Los Angeles Times article entitled "State's Losses on Tax-Exempt Imports Told."

Box 16, Folder 42

Committees: Merchant Marine & Fisheries 1954-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, a telegram & 2 copies of H.R. 7296 (5/7/57). Examples are: a letter from Chula Vista constituent Charlotte Porter re/ confinement restrictions on the Bald Eagle; a report from Congressman William S. Mailliard highlighting recent legislation; a telegram from Harbor Water Taxi Co. & Wilson's reply re/ H.R. 7296 & copies of the bill; a letter from Congressman Herbert C. Bonner re/ construction of a superliner passenger vessel to replace SS AMERICA; & letters related to legislation for the appointment, promotion, separation and retirement of officers of the Coast Guard.

Box 16, Folder 43

Committees: Judiciary 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters & 2 copies of Congressional Bills. Examples are: letters from constituent Mrs. Allen, Edwin B. Kennerly (American Law Division, Library of Congress), Congressman Wilson & a copy of the "85th Cong., 2d Sess., S.2646 . . . May 15, 1958 . . . A Bill To limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. . . ." (6 pp.); letters from Mrs. Holly Wilkins (Crawford High School & students), Congressmen Wilson & Emanuel Celler re/ the problem of presidential disability & suggestions; letters from constituent Mrs. Anna B. Farrow, Congressmen Wilson & Emanuel Celler & a copy of 89th Cong., 1st. Sess. "H.R. 8695 . . . June 1, 1965 . . . A Bill To confer jurisdiction on the United States Court of Claims to reopen and continue case numbered 66-55."

Box 17, Folder 1

Congressional Records Inserts 1953-58

Scope and Contents

A small collection of pages from the Congressional Record-Appendix & comments from Bob Wilson, Florence P. Dwyer & Arthur A. Kimball (Acting Deputy Administrator) re/ topics such as Advertising Council and 'free enterprise system," Wilson's speeches in the House on a number of issues & Congresswoman Dwyer's newsletter (5/22/58) praising Vice President Nixon's trip to South America.

Box 17, Folder 2

Congressional Record Inserts 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, copies of Wilson's remarks to the House, memos, articles, news clippings, excerpts from the Congressional Record, a Resolution from the City of San Diego, a copy of an address by the Honorable Thomas B. Curtis on "The Outlook For Legislation That Will Effect Business in 1960 & other items including personal information on Congressman Wilson.

Box 17, Folder 3

Congressional Record Inserts 1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, speeches, articles, office notes, pages from the Congressional Record -- Appendix & news releases. Examples are: Fleet Reserve Association's "People to People" activities overseas; a copy of a 24 page essay by Library of Congress Legislative Attorney David M. Leive "Legal Basis For Unilateral U.S. Intervention in Cuba;" copies of statements by Congress Wilson before the House of Representatives, copy of "Citizens Committee For Aviation Safety;" CA House Resolution No. 174 re/ Military Survivors, Inc.; items related to American Assoc. of Advertising Agencies; information on POW Rinaldo Leydecker; reference to Brig. Gen. J.D. Hittle's "Sea Power and the Communist Threat;" letters and items from Cold War Council; items on El Cajon resident & former Marine, Tom Smith's heroism on Saipan; Congressional Record -- Appendix (9/20/61) "A Review of Cuba" by Hon. Thomas B. Curtis re/ Fortune magazine essay and taking issue with President Kennedy; items on National Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Assoc.; & a 5 page copy of "Remarks of Rep. Bob Wilson . . . Wednesday, July 26, 1961 re/ security threats from "supersonic Soviet bombers."

Box 17, Folder 4

Congressional Record Inserts 1962

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, news clippings, postal cards, Congressional Record excepts, magazine articles, speeches & telegrams. Examples are: brief communication between a Coronado constituent and Congressman Wilson re/ Evening Tribune article - "Why Did the Stock Market Tumble?;" letter and article "Are You Alert To Communist Infiltration" by Ginny Wells; Cong. insert related to San Diego Auditor and Comptroller Fred Lawrence's "The Municipal Finance Officers' Heritage and Challenge;" a letter from Bryce N. Harlow (Procter & Gamble) criticizing Medicare and JFK; small collection of items related to "The Phil Gordon Memorial Award for Public Relations in the Direct Selling Industry;" request for reprints from the Suffolk County American Legion for Wilson's July 12 "JFK: Pressure and the Press;" small packet of letters and other items related to San Diego downtown development; packet of materials related to Project Concern & reprint from the San Diego Magazine; a 13 page copy of Colonel N.R. MacIntyre (USMC, Ret.) "Close Air Support - A Primary Weapon;" a copy of Dr. Martin T. Camacho's Radio Broadcast, "Echoes of Portugal" (5 pp. Station WLYN, 10/14/62); many examples of Wilson's use of inserts in the Congressional Record to stress politically conservative positions & agendas, especially in foreign relations.

Box 17, Folder 5

Congressional Records Inserts 1963

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, Wilson's extension of remarks to Congress, pamphlets, excerpts from the Congressional Record, news articles & a list of the names "to which the daily Congressional Record of the Eighty-Seventh Congress was mailed upon the request of the Honorable Bob Wilson." Examples of items and topics are: Wilson's requests to include remarks of Walter Winchell, Walter Knott & the platform and principles of the California Republican State Central Committee; statement of the Citizens Forestry Study Group of San Diego County, Watershed Fire Council of Southern California & the Los Angeles County Watershed Commission; a copy of Wilson, "Expense Account Fiasco: Its Effects," H.R. (3/6/63) a critique of Revenue Act of 1962 from U.S. News and World Reports; copy of "Offensive and Defensive" article from the V.F.W. AMERICAN SECURITY REPORTER; a copy of "Advertising--an agonizing reappraisal," Teachers College RECORD (Feb. 1963); a packet of corresp. related to a Congressional Record insert on "Television Advertising's Role As A Major National Economic Growth Factor Jericho - The Wall Between Us" & attached letter from Ruben H. Fleet to Walter W. Heller (Council of Economic Advisers) promoting capital investment and attacking progressive tax policies; & many more examples of conservative viewpoints inserted into the Congressional Record.

Box 17, Folder 6

Congressional Records Inserts 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, Congressional Record Inserts, brochures, news clippings, memos & other items: Examples are: 2 page copy of Bob Wilson's address to the House on a patriotic theme of Flag Day; a letter from John C. Williamson (National Assn. of Real Estate Boards), Wilson's reply and a copy of "Property Owners' Bill of Rights;" excerpt from the Cong. Record re/ "The Upset Victory in California - A Tribute To California Voters and To Bob Wilson;" copies of Wilson's Resolution re/ Federal Funds & also remarks on the Nation's press; items from H.L, Hunt of Dallas, TX. re/ "Life Line;" a letter from Donna F. Fletcher, attached copy of "Red Trade Not the Answer We Must Not Aid the Enemy," editorial The San Diego Union (9/30/63) & Wilson's reply; a letter from J. Edgar Hoover & Wilson's "Extension of Remarks" in support; "Index of each insertion Bob makes in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD;" a letter from Coronado constituent Lloyd M. Harmon & attached news clipping of "George Todt's Opinion" re/ Sons of the Revolution and anti-communist viewpoints; a letter from Donald W. Giddings (Principal, Point Loma High School) & Wilson reply re/ "Operation Amigo" & placing Mr. Giddings report to Supt. Ralph Dailard in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD.

Box 17, Folder 7

Congressional Record 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, postal cards & other items regarding those who wish to receive copies of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. Lists of these are contained in this folder.

Box 17, Folder 8

Congressional Record 1959, 1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of notes, letters, copies of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS, Reports & other items. Examples are: copies of Hon. John H. Ray's "A Party of Principle --Extension of Remarks" (2/24/1959); copy of "Your Congressman Clyde Doyle Reports;" letter from Adm. Arleigh Burke thanking Wilson for inserting a San Diego Union editorial on Navy carriers in the RECORD; a letter from The American Heritage Foundation to Wilson congratulating him for his "fine talk at the AFA Convention;" 2 letters from Elliott L. Cushman (INDEPENDENT) & Wilson's reply re/ Congressman James Utt's remarks about the Warren-Nixon feud during presidential primaries; news update June 30, 1959 from the Pacific Southwest Regional Office of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai R'rith sent Elliot Cushman to Wilson; requests and thanks to Wilson for copies of CONGRESSIONAL RECORD & list of names receiving the RECORD.

Box 17, Folder 9

Congressional Record 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, news clippings and other items. Examples are: "Notice" copies indicating action on mailing list for CONGRESSIONAL RECORD; a letter from George A. Theobold, Jr. & Wilson's reply re/ "your remarks on 'On the Potential Power of the Moderates,' May 13, 1963" and request for a copy of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD to use in the class room; Nov. 27, 1963 letter from Wilson and news clipping form WASHINGTON EVENING STAR re/ blaming Castro for the Kennedy Assassination and taking blame away from Dallas; postal card from Coronado constituents Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Ensey, Wilson's reply re/ "Dan Smoots report of 27 May 1963" and giving Wilson's voting record 100% as well as anti-foreign aid and anti-United Nations commentary; Republican National Committee request to place James L. Flournoy name on the RECORD'S mailing list; Memorandum to Marge from Ed G re/ LOOK magazine comment on "All American City title" for San Diego; letter & Newsletter from American Freedom Network (Bonita, CA) & 2 page copy of Vignette #41 featuring "Questions about 'The Welfare State' (with answers)" which appeared in to RECORD & other examples of political messages and requests for placing them in the RECORD.

Box 17, Folder 10

Congressional Record 1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, postal cards & other items. Examples are: copies of pages of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD featuring remarks by Hon. Bob Wilson; requests for copies of the RECORD from constituents, corresp. (Feb. 1964) from the Advertising Assn. of the West & its Jan. 26, 1964 "Resolution" re/ the U.S. Surgeon General's recent commentary on cigarette smoking and tobacco use and Assn's desire to limit FTC regulation of advertisers; Memo to the Boss from Cathy (2/6/64) re/ Advertising Assn. resolutions and FTC; letters & resolution from the Byelorussian-American Assn., Inc. & Wilson's reply re/ 46th anniversary of proclaiming "National and State Independence by the Byelorussian people;" copies of Wilson's insert in RECORD of 4/15/64 re/ professional sports legislation to qualify conflicting opinions from the Supreme Court & copy of this bill; copies of "RECORD INSERTION" for April 24, 1964 re/ commendation of the Navy's Submarine Service; letters from El Cajon constitutent Charles T. Franklin, Wilson's replies re/ personal matters, politics and veterans affairs; copies of S. 2391 "A Bill To limit the applicability of the antitrust laws so as to exempt certain aspects of designated professional team sports. . . .; and a copy of an "Insertion for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD [by Wilson]. . . a resolution adopted by the Fish and Cannery Workers . . . [on the] importance of the fisheries industry to this nation;"

Box 17, Folder 11

Congressional Record 1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, copies of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, news releases, news clippings and other items. Examples are: reprint of RECORD for 10/3/64 -- "Congressman Bob Wilson Reviews His 12 Years of Congressional Service" (2 pages); June 1, 1964 News Release from the American Municipal Assn. "Nine Cities to be Honored" & commentary (3 pages); a letter from San Diego constituent Larry Peterson, attached editorial "The All-Purpose Aircraft," AVIATION WEEK . . . (8/3/64) & Wilson's reply re/ complaints against President Johnson & Pierre Salinger's appointment to replace "the late Mr. Engles Senate seat;" Wilson's inclusion in the RECORD of Ed Delaney's TRUTH FORUM; commentary on the new Patent Office Building and other matters; copies of Congressman Wilson's "American Baptists and Tithing" (RECORD, 5/27/64) & order for 30,000 reprints to be sent to the Baptist convention & to bill Herb Bryant; a copy of Wilson's extension of remarks "Is the United States Really a 'Worn-Out Horse'?" a letter from a Worried American Citizen (May 4, 1964 in the RECORD); letter to Wilson from the Tolle Co. (9/23/64) re/ mass mailing and non-political material under Wilson's franking authority; letters with commentaries on Americans of Byelorussian descent, former President Herbert Hoover, Panama Canal, editorial on President Kennedy's assassination by Edward T. Austin (Rohr Corp.) in the company's 1963 Winter Magazine & other items.

Box 17, Folder 12

Congressional Record: Requests 1958-1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters requesting to be on a list to receive the Congressional Record. Examples are: Mrs. Mildred Sandknop (Montana), Edward F. Terrar, Jr. (San Diego), Archie H. Hicks,Sr. (San Diego), Mrs. Shirley Mundschenk (Chula Vista), Harry S. Morris (TMC-USN-Ret.-U.S. Naval Ex. Apprentice Assn.), W.E. Parma (Riverside), a collection of letters from Congressman Wilson, Mrs. Irene Janseen (FPO San Franscisco) & the Office of the Secretary of Defense re/ personal information, & a request from Chula Vista constituent Grace Hudson to have her name taken off the list-- "It is just too bulky and too much too digest. . . ."

Box 17, Folder 13

Congressional Record: Requests 1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters requesting to be placed on the list to receive the Congressional Record. Examples are: A letter from Congressman Wilson to constituent R. W. Marshall indicating that "my allotment for the Congressional Record is filled. . . . We are forwarding to you separate cover fifty copies . . . for use in your civics class," Mrs. Betty Price (Ramona High School), letters indicating adding and deleting names to the list, University of San Diego Library requesting bound volumes of the Record, Will C. Crawford High School & other high schools' requests for there libraries & other requests such as the "Chula Vista Women's Republican Club."

Box 17, Folder 14

Congressional Record: Requests 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters requesting being added or deleted to a list to receive the Congressional Record. Examples are: Miss Kathleen Zaworski (Chathedral Girls' High School), Dr. Gaylord B. Parkinson (El Cajon), Edward R. Koon (San Diego Post Office and political comment), Point Loma High School Librarian, political comments in Memo from LWL to RCW re/ constituents Mr. & Mrs. R. Dail Gowdy & request for Record, request from "County Subversive Chairman for the American Legion," & other concerned commentaries by Wilson's staff for making military service aware of issues. & a letter from Chula Vista constituent F. C. Collins, Jr & Republican praise for Wilson.

Box 17, Folder 15

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1955-1956

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & telegrams. Examples are: Wilson's & his admin. asst. E.F. Terrar, Jr.'s letters to Charles Johnson (Counsel, House Post Office and Civil Service Committee) re/ communications concerning "the case now before this Department against Dr. R.G. Wilborn and the 'Health Research" at Molkelumne Hill, California" & telegrams & letters to A.R. Byrd (President, North Island Assn. NC re/ Johnston Retirement Bill S2875.

Box 17, Folder 16

Commitees: Post Office & Civil Service 1957-1958

Box 17, Folder 16, Folder 16

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

A collection letters, statements, a news clipping & other data. Examples are: copy of a 3 page "Statement by Congressman Bob Wilson before the House Post Office and Civil Service Committee relative to pay increase for employees of the Post Office Department" (6/14/57); copy of a 3 page "Statement on the Postal Rate Increase" by Bob Wilson (n.d.); a July 9, 1957 letter to Wilson from Los Angeles Chapter No. 3 National Assn. of Retired Civil Employees thanking him for giving "your powerful support for our Bill H.R. 4;" Press release from Congressman Tom Murray (Chairman, Committee on Post Office. . ., May 7, 1957) containing a report from the Executive Office of the President opposing pay increase for Federal employees & Congressman Murray's opposition to H.R. 2474; a 4 page copy of "Major Legislative Problems Facing the Committee in the 85th Congress" (2/7/57); a copy of "Statement By Congressman Bob Wilson . . . Subcommittee relative to an increase in annuities payable to retired employees of the Federal Government" re/ H.R. 5213; a letter from a constituent, James C. Coble & Wilson's reply requesting information on H.R. 2803 & 2804; letters from constituent Dorothy M. Halley, Congressmen Wilson & Murray re/ "the relationship of veteran's benefits provisions to the employment of nonveteran Federal employees;" news clipping from the S.D. Union (5/25/58) re/ "Civil Service Raise Forecast By Rep. Wilson;" & many more letters related to income and medical issues for federal employees including a copy of "Summary of Activities of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service During the Eighty-Fifth Congress - Sept. 11, 1958."

Box 17, Folder 17

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters and a few news clippings. Examples are: letters from Congressman Wilson & Chula Vista constituents Ben Taylor, Eric Meek & Ralph Grant re/ sick leave and mustering out pay; letters from Isaac Joseph (Chief of Section, Bureau of Retirement and Insurance), constituent Mrs. William W. Ferguson, Congressman Wilson & Murray re/ Civil Service Retirement Act and widow benefits; copies of letters from Coronado constituent Theresa E. Alexander, Congressmen Wilson & Murray & "Government Contributions For Coverage of Non-Dependent Husbands Under Federal Employees Benefits Act of 1959;" letters from Charles E. Johnson (Counsel, Committee on Post Office and Civil Service), Leon Parma (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), Ira D. Cate (CA Assn. of County Office Employees), Congressmen Wilson & Murray re/ "fringe benefits for NASCOE empoyees; news clippings from THE SOUTHERN CROSS (June & July 1959) re/ "Drive Against Smut," "Krenning Cites Huge Increase In Obscene Mail" & others.

Box 17, Folder 18

Committees: Post Office and Civil Service 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, 1 memorandum & 1 telegram. Examples are: letters from constituent C. H. Donaldson & Congressmen Wilson & Murray re/ "a plan for partial crediting of accumulated sick leave for retirement purposes;" letters from Paul S. Leighton (Railway Express Agency, S.D.) & Congressman Wilson and attached copy of "Memorandum Re Repeal of Section 557 of Title 39 of the U.S. Code As Recommended by the Interstate Commerce Commission" re/ H.R. 7055; letters from Clyde G. Kiess & others (Republican State Committee, Williamsport, PA.), Wilson's partisan response and copy of the State Committee's telegram requesting "an immediate halt to the illegal retirement and down-grading and resignation demand presently being forced through coercion and intimidation upon career civil service employees in the Post Office Department;" & letters from Coronado constituent Theresa Alexandra to Congressman Wilson & Murray re/ amending Federal Employees Health Benefits Act to help working wives with non-dependent husbands as costs.

Box 17, Folder 19

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service Jan. 1962

Scope and Contents

Two items: a letter (1/17/62) from Tom Murray (Chairman) to Bob Wilson and "The enclosed Committee Print" -- "Amendment to be Offered by Chairman Murray to H.R. 7927, A Bill to Adjust Postal Rates, and for other purposes . . . January 18, 1962." (12 pp.). "for fiscal 1963 a balanced Federal Budget."

Box 17, Folder 20

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1963

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, statements & government reprints. Examples are: letters (Nov.-Dec, 1963) from Gael E. Pierce (Overseas Federation of Teachers, Local 1470, 3970th School Sqdn., APO N.Y.), Congressmen Wilson & Murray re/ questions about PL 86-91 & H.R. 7552 & inadequate raises for overseas teachers; a letter (9/10/63) from National Assn. of Letter Carriers & attached copy of "Statement By Jerome J. Keating, President . . . On Pay Legislation Before the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service August 27, 1963" (4 pp.); letters from constituents of Wilson & his responses re/ reducing retirement age, discrimination against persons due to absenteeism from work; "transfer of social security credits to civil service retirement," a copy of "Duties of Census Enumerators and Advancing the Date of Economic Censuses Hearing Before the Committee . . . Eighty-Eighth Congress First Session. . . .," & other items.

Box 17, Folder 21

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1964

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & 1 government reprint. Examples are: extensive corresp. regarding "the practice of contracting out to private industry or the use of military personnel to perform work historically and successfully handled by Government civilian personnel;" "complaints of inequities within the San Diego Civil Service installations;" a copy of Congressman Tom Murray's letter (3/17/64) to President Johnson & a reprint of "Increased Pay Levels of Government Employees -- Communication from The President of the United States" (3/17/64) urging the House to reconsider and approve this legislation to increase pay levels; & a letter from constituent Robert E. Hery & Congressmen Bob Wilson & Chairman Murray responses re/ abuse of sick leave privileges and "featherbedding in civil service by retired military. . . " and retirement of people with more than 30 years service "to prevent layoffs of many more deserving people. . . ."

Box 17, Folder 22

Committees: Post Office & Civil Service 1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & 1 news clipping. Examples are: letters (Aug-Sept.) from constituent Earl R. Babbitt, Congressmen Bob Wilson & Tom Murray's responses, & a news clipping of letter in the S.D. Union re/ complaints about inadequate retirement computation after years of federal service; letters (Aug.-Sept. 1965) from constituent Mrs. Guy Z. Plummer & responses from Congressmen Wilson & Murray re/ "pending legislation which proposes to increase Civil Service retirement benefits;" & more interesting complaints and suggestions from San Diegans.

Box 17, Folder 23

Committees: Rules 1956-1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, press releases, & memorandums. Examples are: letters & a Presidential press release (1956) re/H.R. 5731 & proposed "quarters allowance payable to members of the Armed Forces;" a letter (12/10/57) from The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway & Congressman Wilson's response re/ the Power Brake Bill (H.R. 5124) & government regulation; a letter (1958) from San Diego Mayor Charles C. Dail, Wilson's replies & a letter from Rules Committee Chairman Howard W. Smith re/ House Resolution 231(mass transit study) being stalled in committee; "Personal" to Wilson from H. Allen Smith & note (1960); 1961 letter from Mrs. Marcella Weed (Napa, CA) & Wilson's reply re/ "liberal packed Rules Committee bottling up bills as well as other politically conservative complaints; & memorandum from Cathy to the Boss, letters & note re/ Republican opposition to enlargement of the Rules Committee (1962).

Box 17, Folder 24

Committees: Senate 1957-1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of telegrams, letters, press release, reprint from the Congressional Record & memorandums. Examples are: "Fulbright's Effort to Reduce Small Corporation Tax;" letter from Senator John Sparkman, copy of "Senate Small Business Committee" press release (8/5/57) & Wilson's reply; (1959) letters from constituent Ted A. Glover, Wilson's reply and a response from Senator Clinton Anderson re/ dangers of fallout from nuclear weapons testing; 2 letters (Jan-Feb. 1960) re/ "recent inspection tour of the water resource projects of the Soviet Union;" (1965) constituent's interest in Senate investigation of drug industry; a letter from John Guy Miller (Minority Staff Director, Senate Special Committee on Aging) & reproduction of minority views in Vol. 109, No. 173 of the Congressional Record for Tues. October 29, 1963" re/ "The Kerr-Mills Act -- Medical Assistance For The Aged" (2 pp.); other items related to foreign relations & diplomatic service (1963) & views on the Supreme Court & Internal Security by political conservatives such as Pacific Beach constituent Cal Swalm & Wilson's responses to these issues (1964).

Box 17, Folder 25

Committees: Select Comm. on Small Business 1955

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters & one telegram in four packets. Congressman Wilson's letter (3/3/55) to Chairman Wright Patman (Select Committee on Small Business) & Patman's reply re/ Wilson's comment in support of SBA because "one of the most difficult problems for a small businessman is the inequity of sufficient working capital to permit bidding on subcontracts of Government work;" letters (July-Aug., 1959) from Leon Westmoreland (managing editor, NAVY NEWS Magazine), Congressman Bob Wilson & Wright Patman re/ discussion on small businesses in San Diego & broader national issues at stake; letters (Jan. 1962) from constituent R.H. Brown & responses from Wilson & Patman re/ starting a small business in the aircraft industry, financial aid & competition from larger firms; & a telegram & letters (July-Sept. 1964) from William Goldy (President, Motor Parts West), Congressmen Bob Wilson & James Roosevelt & Wilson secretary Margaret Young re/ problems with Chrysler Corp. -- "San Diego being a high unemployment area needs small business as well as big business."

Box 17, Folder 26

Committees: Public Works 1955-1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, press releases and official statements regarding this topic. Examples are: a 4 page letter (7/15/55) from the Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens to the Honorable Charles A. Buckley (Chairman, Committee on Public Works) re/ bills concerning federal participation in the costs of protecting privately owned property as well as the shores of publicly owned property; 2 anti-tax letters from constituents protesting the passage of H.R. 4266 to amend the T.V.A. Act; a copy of "Schedule of Inspections and Conferences of California Projects U.S. House of Representatives -1957 . . . Inspection of California Projects" (San Diego in late October & related telegrams of this visit); 12 page copy of the Statement of Walter W. Heller, "Executive Office of the President's Council of Economic Advisers" (3/26/62); 2 page press release from the U. S. Dept. of Labor (2/62) re/ "Areas of Continuous Substantial Unemployment" -- San Diego was within the "40 Major Areas;" Copies of statements by Sec. Ribicoff, Sec. Goldberg and Dir. David E. Bell (3/26/62) before the Committee on Public Works; copy for "Immediate Release March 26, 1962 Office of the White House Press Secretary . . . The President today addressed letters to the Chairman of the House and Senate Public Works Committee recommending approval of a capital improvements program in economically depressed areas. The proposed program would involve obligational authority of $600 million and Fiscal Year 1963 expenditures of $350 million. Texts of letters attached;" & comments from Congressmen Jim Wright and Bob Wilson favorable to the Inter-American Highway.

Box 17, Folder 27

Committees: Un-American Activities 1953-1959

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A collection of letters, statements, speeches and other items primarily addressing the conduct and activities of this committee and sub committee. Examples are: a letter (3/53) from Chula Vista constituent James Billings & Wilson's reply concerning Mr. Billings' concern that the committee was too critical of Protestant Churches and clergy; a collection of letters from constituents and Wilson and others, concerning the activities of the Committee -- most of these are favorable, but one constituent was quite critical of President Eisenhower; a letter from constituent Ralph R. Allen, enclosed copy of a speech by Aaron Sargent (Sons of the American Revolution) & Wilson's reply re/ praising anti-subversive activities and listing those Sargent thought needed investigation; a packet of letters from constituents & Wilson's replies concerning activities of the Subversive Activities Control Board during 1955; letters and a telegram (1957) from Wilson, Richard Arens (Dir. Committee on Un-American Activities), La Jolla constituent Max J. Kennedy, Louis S. Katz (Law Offices of Gostin and Katz), constituent Mrs. Carlton W. Smith, J. Edgar Hoover & a copy of The Los Angeles Daily Journal (3/28/57) all pertaining to anti-subversive activities; "Memo for Record" indicating Wilson being a guest of honor at a benefit sponsored by the ACLU; corresp. from constituent Harvey Furgatch criticizing Wilson recent vote in favor of the dismissal of government employees with Communist front affiliations & requesting Wilson's participation in a candidates' forum; and a letter (10/26/58) from Willard Carpenter (Associate Dir., ACLU) with attached copy of a political advertisement "'WHO CAN DEFINE THE MEANING OF UN-AMERICAN?' Chief Justice Earl Warren."

Box 17, Folder 28

Committees: Un-American Activities 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, notes, memos, listing of names, petitions, postal cards, news clippings & other items. Examples are: Office note to Margie re/ constituent interest in obtaining a copy of the film "Operation Abolition" that focused on student riots in San Francisco & stressed communist influence; copies of letters and petitions pro and con that concerned the projected transference of the Un-American Committee to the Judiciary Committee; multipage listing of names & their personal information of San Diegans that supporters of the Committee might wish to have investigated - this a very politically partisan list; constituent corresp. in support of Wilson's conservatism and others that challenged his positions; a letter (1/5/59) from constituent Richard R. Allen & attached copy of "Petition Opposing the Campaign to Abolish House Committee on Un-American Activities;" 1 letter from Pine Valley constituent H.C. Morgan & Wilson's reply re/ Morgan's long letter making accusations about communist infiltration in the CCC; a group of letters regarding a "Teachers' Suit" and other information as to a projected Committee hearing involving California teachers; letters regarding the so-called "riots" in San Francisco & alleged Communist activities in May 1960; a packet of corresp. from constituents, Native Daughters of the Golden West and the American Legion attempting "to obtain the removal of murals in the Rincon Annex Post Office in San Francisco" as adopted by the California legislature; letters (March 1960) from constituent J. Michael Schaefer & Wilson's reply re/ Mr. Schaefers's active support for anti-communist causes, Congressman Wilson & Young Republicans on university campuses; letters & news clippings related to George Rockwell (American Nazi Party) & the need for the Un-American Activities to investigate this organization; a letter (6/27/60) from La Mesa constituents praising Congressman James Roosevelt's speech to the House on April 25, 1960 supporting "the long overdue demise of this un-American Committee;" more letters from constituents praising the committee and Wilson; a large packet of information amassed by Wilson from the Library of Congress American Law Division listing "laws which have been passed as the result of action by the House Un-American Activities Committee for the years 1957-1960" in response to an El Cajon constituent's complaint that the committee had spent over one and quarter million dollars with little to show for it.

Box 17, Folder 29

Committees: Un-American Activities 1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes, excerpts from the Congressional Record, news reports, magazine articles & other items. Examples are: a letter from La Mesa constitutent Jeanne Berger and a copy of "Red Stars - #4 The Reds are back in Hollywood" -- a small tract promoting anti communism; Congressman Wilson's responses to several constituent letters stressing anti-communist quieries about various organizations; a letter from constituent John E. Wirges & Wilson's response re/ congrats on his re-election, activities of Mr. Wirges in his anti-communist crusade & Wilson's recommendation for the film "Operation Abolition;" copies of letters from Congressman Francis Walters (Chairman, Committee on Un-American Activities); a pamphlet from the "National Committee To Abolish the Un-American Activities Committee" with excerpts from The Washington Post; pamphlet with photos showing "Nazi support the House Committee on Un-American Activities" & "God Bless Congressman Walters;" newsclipping from the El Cajon Valley News (1-12-61), "Let's Stop Scaring Nice Ladies" re/ a talk to a local Republican Women's club by Convair Executive; 4 pages from Tues. Jan. 24, 1961 Congressional Record featuring Congressman Walter's "Reply To Ad in Washington Post; a small packet of letters from constituent J. Donald Hughes (The Wesley Foundation, SDSC), Wilson's replies & a copy of The Christian Century re/ controversy over the Committee's activities; a copy of "Rules of Procedure" for the Committee; copy of a full page ad from the Washington Post (1/2/61) re/ "Petition to the House of the 87th Congress . . . to eliminate the House Committee on Un-American Activities as a Standing Committee;" & copies of an essay in the National Review (5/6/61) & a speech in the Congressional Record (3/21/61) touting the film "Operation Abolition."

Box 17, Folder 30

Committees: Un-American Activities 1962

Scope and Contents

The bulk of this folder contains copies of a script used for an NBC special "Regards to George M. Cohan" (Sunday, March 4, 1962) & Congressman Wilson's alarm at certain portions of the program and a desire to have the participants investigated by the Committee on Un-American Activities."

Box 17, Folder 31

Committees: Un-American Activities March 1965

Scope and Contents

One letter from constituent Joyce Resnick and Wilson's reply re/ a research paper request for information on the Committee.

Box 17, Folder 32

Committees: Veterans Affairs 1957-1958

Scope and Contents

Primarily letters, a few telegrams and a number of excerpts from the Congressional Record. Examples are: A letter from Coronado constituent Mrs. Theresa E. Alexander & Wilson's reply re/ Gold Star Wives' Service and Welfare Fund and alleged unethical behavior; a packet of 15 pages from Harry L. Malin (Public Account) re/ "IN THE MATTER OF Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. -- Exhibits A -D & Comments; a letter from constituent Donald Morgan Hurd & Wilson's reply re/ "proposing that disability compensation for peacetime and wartime disability be equal;" printed excerpt from the Congressional Record -- "Remarks of Hon. John Phillips . . . April 1, 1953 re/ "Veterans' Administration Appropriations;" "Excerpts From Booz, Allen & Hamilton Survey of the Veterans' Administration," 18 pages; a letter (4/10/53) to Wilson from Lewis K. Gough (National Commander, American Legion) & attached copies of "Analysis of certain portions of speeches made on the floor of the House of Representatives, April 1 and 2, 1953, discussing appropriations for veterans programs;" a copy fo "Summary of Veterans' Legislation Reported 85th Congress -- Laws Enacted," 12 pages.

Box 17, Folder 33

Committees: Veterans Affairs 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

a few letters & a memorandum, but primarily reports & other items. Examples are: copies of "Summary of Veterans' Legislation Reported 86th Congress, Laws Enacted" (18 pages); a copy of "Non-Service-Connected Pensions H.R. 6432" (6 pages); a copy of "Message of the President . . . Veterans Pensions" -- a booklet produced by the Veterans Administration.

Box 17, Folder 34

Committees: Veterans Affairs 1961-1962

Scope and Contents

Letters, statements, reports & other information. Examples are: A copy of "Statement of John E. Erickson, National Commander Veterans of World War I of the U.S.A. Before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs . . . March 8, 1961" (9 pages); a packet of letters from constituent Mrs. Therese Alexander, Congressmen Bob Wilson and Olin Teague re/ Gold Star Wives, P.L. 84-881 & World War I survivors benefits; a letter from constituent Paul A. Hay, Sr. (disabled veteran) & Wilson's replay re/ difficulty finding employment & suggestion that the Senate established a veterans affairs committee; a copy of "Facts Regarding Non-Service-Connected Pension Legislation" (5 pages) & a copy of Chairman Olin Teague's letter (1/30/62) to John Bashara, Sr., National Commander, Veterans of World War I re/ the controversy over pensions for non-service-related issues.

Box 17, Folder 35

Committees: Veterans Affairs 1963

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters and a few reports. Examples are: A letter from Coronado constituent Mrs. Henry T. Stanley & Wilson's response re/ a Navy Captain's widow's failure to get just compensation from the VA; a small packet of corresp. between Al. F. Jones (Legislative Officer, Dept. of California, Veterans of World War I of U.S.A. & Congressman Wilson re/ pension bill and Chairman Teague's "obstructionist tactics;" a packet of letters from constituents Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zeller, Congressmen Teague and Wilson re/ "the program of benefits available to widows of career military personnel;" news clipping from the San Diego Union (8/20/63) "House Oks Aid Increase for Vet Kin" -- children of totally disabled veterans and military widows & letters from El Cajon constituent C. W. Hoover' Congressmen Wilson & Teague re/ parity in compensation for peace time vets.

Box 17, Folder 36

Committees: Veterans Affairs 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters. Examples are: A letter from constituent Joseph K.L. Schwetz & Wilson's reply re/ "status of Korean G.I. Bill due to expire in January 1965;" a letter from another constituent & Korean War veteran, Frederick F. Bowles, & Wilson's reply re/ unemployment & extending G.I. Bill for Korean veterans; letters from Col. O.E. Musgrove, AUS-Ret., Congressmen Teague and Wilson re/ disparity in military pensions; letters from constituent Theresa Alexander, Congressmen Burt Talcott & Bob Wilson re/ H.R. 5852 & compensation issues; letters from Congressman Olin Teague re/ Wilson constituents & "Pension: Income Limitations."

Box 17, Folder 37

Committees: Ways & Means 1956-1958

Scope and Contents

Primarily a collection of letters, some news clippings and a copy of a statement before the committee. Examples are; Letters from constituent Fred J. Scheel, Congressman Wilson, Minority Advisor Russell E. Train re/ a delayed response to Mr. Scheel's problem with the IRS; a letter from Fred H. Smith (Smith Publicity Co.) & Wilson's reply re/ laws which make it "obligatory to use only manufactured materials produced in the United States;" a July 1 , 1957 memorandum to Wilson from Ed Terrar re/ Sadlac Bill, high surtax rates & forcing a reduction in Federal expenditures; a small packet of letters from the Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego County Construction Laborers Group Insurance, The Treasury Department & Congressman Wilson re/ income tax code, pensions, profit sharing & bonus plans; & "Excerpts from Statement of O.R. Strackbein, Chairman The Nation-Wide Committee on Import-Export Policy on Executive Domination Over Tariff and Trade Administration" Sept. 1, 1957 (9 pages).

Box 17, Folder 38

Committees: Ways and Means i959-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters largely focusing on tax matters from various constituents and Wilson's replies to these as well as to other Congressmen such as Chairman Wilbur Mills. Examples are: Letter (1/3/59) from CPA Carl M. Esenoff & Wilson's reply re/ politics and non-interest-bearing certificates; letters (Dec. 1959-Jan. 1960) from W.H. Shattuck, Jr. ( V.P., First National Bank), Congressmen Wilson & Mills re/ discussion on limiting interest deduction on home mortgages & placing limits on entertainment deductions; letters (Jan. -Feb. 1960) from constituent D.W. Miller & Congressmen Mills and Wilson re/ inconsistency between Social Security & Railroad Retirement & public retirement income. Tax on the latter none on the former; letters (Dec. 1959-Feb. 1960 from constituent Louis Valence & Congressmen Mills & Wilson re/ Mr. Valance's extensive critique and suggestions on "the whole federal tax structure;" other letters in this collection deal with gasoline taxes, pensions, Social Security (i.e. "Modern Up-To-Date Pension Plan" as proposed by constituent D.H. Coffey); & a copy of H.R. 3149 "A Bill to equalize taxation and provide revenue;"

Box 17, Folder 39

Committees: Ways and Means 1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection letters on such topics as President Kennedy's "proposals relating to the $50 dividend exclusion and 4% dividend credit;" a discussion of how the income tax has changed. "Before 1942 . . . [it] applied to a small proportion of the population;" several letters from Descanso constituents praising conservative, anti-communist stances and requesting more investigations of public figures (not much here on taxation, however); also many more letters from constituents praising Congressman Wilson & requesting his assistance in tax matters.

Box 17, Folder 40

Committees: Ways and Means 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters from constituents and several Congressmen such as Wilson, Mills & Pelly. Topics include: the H. R. 8847 the "du Pont Bill;" "a serious bipartisan effort to stop new backdoor spending programs;" a concern about those over 75 who receive too little in Social Security payments; praise for Wilson and Goldwater for "your stand against the State Department and the Wonder Boy from Hyannis Port;" discussions on "the so-called 'King Bill," H.R. 4222, to provide medical care for the aged under the Social Security program;" a copy of H.R. 10981 . . . A Bill To provide for the medical and hospital care of the aged. . . ." & other issues in this folder.

Box 17, Folder 41

Committees: Ways and Means 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, statements and reports on such topics as inadequate Social Security payments, medical needs, civil service, employment limitations while receiving Social Security, "the President's 1963 Tax Message," an extensive commentary from R. H. Fleet (Convair) re/ capitalism and tax policies, commentary on the Keogh Bill from the Foodmaker Corp., "Statement of G. Keith Funston, President, New York Stock Exchange Before the House Ways and Means Committee, March 5, 1963 & Exhibits & a brochure "On the Effects of Reducing the Capital Gain Tax Rate" (18 pages) & a letter from T. Claude Ryan (Chairman of the Board, Ryan Aeronautical Co.) on the topic of capital gains & other issues.

Box 17, Folder 42

Committees: Ways and Means 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters on such topics as: clarification for a constituent on deductions for interest on home loans, real estate taxes, state and local sales taxes, and state income taxes and the Revenue Act of 1964; sale of home, age 65 or older & tax exclusions; proposed "federal gun legislation is appropriate" with petition signers & qualifications & other corresp. related to tax policies.

Box 18, Folder 1

Congressional: Library of Congress 1954-1960

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, "Request for Research" forms, reports, memos, government documents & other items. Examples are: a letter from Legare H.B. Obear (Chief of Loan Division) re/ a list of books charged to Wilson's account (1/58-5/60); a five page list entitled "Some Indicators of Economic Strength, U.S., West Europe, and the U.S.S.R." compiled by Leon M. Herman (Specialist in Soviet Economics) - May 13, 1960; two letters (1959) from El Cajon constituent Dr. Gaylord B. Parkinson to Leon W, Parma (Wilson's Admin. Asst.) & enclosed copy of "a letter from the State Franchise Tax Board re/ surplus books available from the Library of Congress & other personal matters- there are other letters between Parma and Dr. Parkinson in this folder; "Request for Research" from from Leon Parma and enclosed copy of "Our American Government," House Doc. No. 386 (Ap. 1958); and more lists of books checked to Wilson from the Library of Congress.

Box 18, Folder 2

Congressional: Library of Congress 1958-1961

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, lists of books from the Library, request forms, reports & other items. Examples are: a copy of Wilson's letter (1/10/60) requesting a "bibliography of magazines, articles and/or books on management and administration of charitable foundations" & attached 3 page list from the "Legislative Reference Service;" a copy of "The International Court of Justice and Proposed Withdrawal of the Connally Amendment: Arguments Pro and Con," Foreign Affairs Div., The Library of Congress Legislative Reference Service (3/29/60 & 14 pp.); letters (1960) from Mrs. Geraldine Haynes (Supervisor Technical Processes, San Diego State College), Nathan R. Einhorn (Asst. Chief Exchange and Gift Div., Library of Congress), Congressman Wilson re/ SDSC's "need of all of the permanent edition volumes of the Congressional Record beginning with the 85th Congress, 2nd Session, January 1958 to present;" a 4 page list of Legislative Reference Service personnel, their titles and phone numbers; a 10 page copy of "Conflict of Interest," a study of cases & analysis by Mary Louise Ramsay, American Law Div., 1951-1960; lists from the Library of Congress of materials checked out by Congressman Wilson & staff members such as Parma, Parham & Young; corresp. re/ paintings given to the Library by Mrs. Joseph Keppler, Jr.; and letters from the San Diego College for Women, University of San Diego re/ Congressional Record and missing volumes.

Box 18, Folder 3

Congressfoeional: Library of Congress 1962

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, lists of books charged to Congressman Wilson & his staff, reports and speeches & other items. Examples are: a letter (1/4/62) from Wilson to the Legislative Reference Desk requesting "copies of all Herblock cartoons dealing with Castro and/ or Cuba;" a 2 page Library list (12/4/61) of books & materials issued to Bob Wilson and staff from 1/58 to 10/61; letters from Wilson's constituents requesting assistance in obtaining Library of Congress materials; a copy of James Sayler, History and Government Division, "The Right of Assembly A Draft Speech Prepared According to the Instruction of the Honorable Bob Wilson" (1/31/62), 4 pages; a collection of materials regarding "Senior Citizen Legislation" prepared for Wilson in response to requests from Senior Activities, Inc. of San Diego County; and a collection of letters and items re/ Mr. Frank Hutchinson's S.D.S.C Master's thesis, "Uenustat, A Phonetic Spelling System For American Speech" (Julu 1962).

Box 18, Folder 4

Congressional: Library of Congress 1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memorandum, reports, articles, news clippings, lists of books & materials checked out to Wilson & his staff. Examples are: a letter from Lemon Grove constituent G. Ray Graham, Wilson's reply & a copy of Raymond J. Celada, Legislative Attorney, "Electoral College method of filling a vacancy in the office of the Vice President" (12/18/63); corresp. from constituent Miss Carol Reed, Wilson's replies and responses from the Library of Congress re/ request for information on copyright law & resulting response with 4 pages of information from the Copyright Office; a 4 page list of "Shoplifting Statutes" (12/10/63) from the Legislative Reference Service in response to Wilson's inquiry; response to inquiry from California Western University for Congressional Records; a gossipy memo (9/22/63) from LWL to MMY re/ the return of two books on the American Revolution & "Leon's Memo from 8 Oct. 1959 explaining why I kept these such an unreasonable length of time;" a news clipping from the Wall Street Journal (7/3/63) "Harvard Talks Back Protest Against Federal Control Is Partial Success" re/ a dispute with the Atomic Energy Commission; Congressman Wilson's list of those in his office authorized to obtain books and other material from the Library of Congress -- Young, Parham, Bowen, Dunn & Gillenwaters; lists of books and materials checked out to Wilson and staff; & a "List of Vacancies, March 11, 1963," Personnel Office, Library of Congress.

Box 18, Folder 5

Congressional: Library of Congress 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, invoices and other items. Examples are: a letter from Coronado constituent Lloyd M. Harmon (President-Elect, San Diego Chapter of the S.A.R.), Congressman Wilson's replies re/ the need for assistance in finding a bibliography of Revolutionary War literature; inquiries related to Braille level books from the Govt. Printing Office; letter from constituent Victor A. Schmitt, Wilson's reply and enclosed response from the Legislative Reference Service re/ Executive Document No. 41 & Senate Document No. 7, 30th Congress, 1st, Session. Out of print for years, but copies available in libraries; copy of June 16, 1964 list of materials checked out to Wilson and staff (4/60-5/64); a letter from constituent Charles E. Stoll, a reply from Margaret Young (Wilson's Secretary) & a copy of the Legislative Reference Service, Economic Division's "Sources of Information on congressional criticism of 'profit pyramiding' by defense industries" re/ Mr. Stoll's M.A. thesis for SDSC; more lists of materials from the Library checked out to Wilson and his staff; copy of Library of Congress invoice re/ photograph reproduction from Architect's magazine; response to request from Wilson and constituent re/ American Law Division on "Suspension of National Elections" during Eisenhower Administration & enclosed list of California Depository Libraries; a letter from La Mesa constituent R. J. Ogden (La Mesa Electric Co.), Wilson's reply & enclosed copy of the American Law Division's "Flag, display at night" 3 page letter (12/4/64); and a collection of corresp. on the subject "United States credit to the Soviet Union."

Box 18, Folder 6

Congressional: Library of Congress 1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, notes and lists of books from the Library Congress. Examples are: Instructions to Mrs. Louise Lynch (San Diego) from Congressman Wilson re/ requesting information from the Library of Congress & adding Mrs Lynch's name to Wilson's list as an employee using the library's Legislative Reference Service; a number of letters from Legare H. B. Obear (Chief of Loan Divison) to Wilson listing the books "charged to you on the dates indicated"-- a Jan. 8, 1965 listing indicated the following names associated with Wilson's office -- Parham, Jamison, self, Young & Gillenwaters; several letters & office notes re/ constituent Buren Schryock's difficulties with the Copyright Office and Wilson's attempts to assist Mr. Schryock; several letters from Congressmen Burleson & Wilson, constituent Mr. John B. Smyth (Publication Services), L. Quincy Mumford (Librarian of Congress) & Alpheus L. Walter (Chief, Card Division) re/ obtaining sets of Library of Congress cards; a memo & letters from Edgar Gillenwaters, Richard G. Capen, Jr. (Copley Newspapers) & Selwyn B. Walters (History and Government Division) re/ quotes from Abraham Lincoln on "Negro Suffrage" & "20 tickets for the $100.00 a plate dinner."

Box 18, Folder 7

Congressional: Record of Inserts - Requests for 1953-1956

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, excerpts from speeches, and copies of pages from the Congressional Record. Examples are: 1 page copy of Wilson's speech to Congress on July 27, 1953 re/ inadequate compensation "for cadets and midshipmen of our Services Academies;" copies of other speeches given by Congressman Wilson re/ topics such as "cost-of-living pay bill for members of the armed services" & providing "medical care for dependents of service personnel;" excerpt from the Congressional Record (84th Cong., 1st. Sess.) re/ Hon. Bob Wilson's remarks on "Problems of the American Tuna Industry" (3 pp. 7/27/55); a Dept. of Interior pamphlet entitled "facts about Mission 66;" a letter (31 May 1956) from Robert E. Fudge, YN1, USN Navy Section, MAAG Portugal, Wilson's reply and enclosed 1 page of OUR NAVY (1 Feb. 1956) re/ thanking Wilson for his support on the FRA conventions and making suggestions about the Mutual Security Pack; and letters from Kalmbach Publishing Co., The City of San Diego, Security Trust and Savings Bank, The Valley News, National Canners Assn., The San Diego Union & Adm. Robert B. Carney (Chief of Naval Operations) -- all of these deal with a variety of topics and contain political and personal information as well.

Box 18, Folder 8

Congressional Record Inserts 1956 & 1958

Scope and Contents

Pages of excerpts from the Congressional Record-House & Appendix Jan. to July 1956 and also from 1958. Most focus on Congressman Wilson's remarks or inserts he placed in the record. Topics include "Gains In National Defense Under Eisenhower Administration" July 19, 1956 (pp. 12378 -12390; "Missile Progress Exceeds Estimate" June 27, 1956 (pp. A5093-A5094); "as the only advertising man in Congress" July 2, 1956 (10549-10550); Tuna industry Feb. 16, 1956 (p. 2362) & many other topics.

Box 18, Folder 9

Congressional Records Inserts 1957

Scope and Contents

Primarily items covered by the 85th Congress, 1st. Session. Examples are: 12 pages of clippings from the Congressional Record for the dates Jan. 7, 1957 through Aug. 21, 1957 featuring Bob Wilson's remarks on such topics as the situation in Hungary, "Beware of Efforts to 'Prussianize' the Joint Chiefs of Staff;" "Outdoor Advertising and the New Superhighways," "Rockets Open United States to Red Sub Attack;" an editorial from the San Diego Union discussing the "illusionary advantages of a single military service;" "Rise of Naval Power Should Cause Concern in the West;" & "Pan American's 705 Data Processing Center in Action;" "The Enlisted Men--He Knows What They Think" (Chief Journalist William J. Miller) & "Charles E. Lofgren, National Secretary, Fleet Reserve Assn.; and letters from the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations.

Box 18, Folder 10

Congressional Record Inserts 1958

Scope and Contents

A large collection of material from the 85th Congress, 2nd Session. See the 3 page typed listing of page, date and subject indicating the main topics of Bob Wilson's inserts & comments in the Record from Jan. 8 thru Aug. 25, 1958. Some examples are: "Will One-Man Control Solve the Military Problem?;" "Talk of Supreme Commander Misses Constitutional Point;" "Atlas Forerunner Designed in 1946;" "The Tuna Fishing Industry;" "Is Inflation Really a Cure?;" "Truman and Missile Research Funds;" "An Anti Military Defense Bill;" "Memorial for a Forgotten Hero (Cabrillo);" "Medicare Free Choice Need Cited by Defense Department;" & "Nixon Has Guiding Hand in United States Mideast Policies."

Box 18, Folder 11

Congressional Record Insert 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of copies of speeches, letters, telegrams,excerpts from the Congressional Record and other items. Some examples are: draft of Congressman Wilson's comments honoring Congressman James H. Quillen; Wilson's remarks introducing a bill establishing a federal agency to promote oceanography; a Jan. 28, 1965 Appendix commentary on "Bad Buoys of the Sea;" a copy of "Hydrogam 1 Intelligence Briefings" (16 October 1964) re/ "Soviets Take Over Cuban Ocean Studies;" Wilson's comments on "The U.S. Navy Regional Finance Center in San Diego" no date listed; Record insert for San Diego Union editorial on "Communism Is Our Enemy" (B-2, 2/26/65); a letter (2/4/65) from R.A. 'Bob' Means, National Secretary, Fleet Reserve Assn. & Wilson's reply re/placing an artlcle by Major Marion T. Wood on military pay in the Congressional Record; comments by Wilson (n.d.) critiquing Secretary of Defense McNamara; an anti-tax message as to the excise tax on communications & cites Pacific Telephone's Southern Counties Newsletter TELE-DIGEST March 10th; a 4 page list of "Distribution of the Daily Congressional Record," 88th Cong., as mailed to Bob Wilson; 9 page copy of "Statement by Admiral John M. Will, Chairman of the Board, American Export Isbrandtsen Lines, Inc. before the Reactors Subcommittee of the General Advisory Committee to the U. S. Atomic Energy Committee, May 25, 1965 re/ "application of nuclear propulsion to merchant shipping" & related documents attached; Wilson's insert of "Dutch Wills' speech in the June 2 Record (A2816) "The Enemy Is Apathy" and a photocopy of "Presidential Citation" for the U.S. Navy Regional Finance Center San Diego."

Box 18, Folder 12

Congressional Staff Directory 1959

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Only three items in this folder: a Pre-publication Announcement pamphlet for "The Congressional Staff Directory" & 2 letters from Charles B. Brownson, Editor to Leon W. Parma re/ Mr. Parma's selection for detailed biographical coverage as a key staff member.

Box 18, Folder 13

Crimes 1957-1963

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A collection of letters & news letters. Issues & Topics covered include: White House Conference on Children and Youth; efforts of the Executive Branch to eliminate juvenile delinquency; complaint from inmate to Bureau of Prisons; a copy of American Institute of Religion (Vol. VII, No. 1, Sept. 161) re/ "Institute Provides Solution to Nation's Crime and Juvenile Delinquency Problem;" inquiry & response regarding Robert Stroud confined in Alcatraz Island Penitentiary; a S.D. attorney seeks information on the Military Code of Justice for a U.S. Marine facing a homicide charge; and California Community Councils Newsletters for Jan.-Feb. 1960 & Oct.-Nov. 1959.

Box 18, Folder 14

Disasters 1954-1963

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A collection of letters, postal cards, bulletins, a 1959 National Forest Map of California re/dry weather & fires, & a large folder entitled "California Disaster Office INFORMATION 1963 Legislative Session." Topics & events include: San Diego drought disaster for 1954; flood & hurricane (1956-1957); aircraft collision at Van Nuys in 1957; "Facts About American Red Cross Services" for the military; program for 1958 Science and Industry Conference and Exhibit - 1958" in Balboa Park; earthquake in Montana in 1959 & importance of aid provided by Mr. & Mrs. Hank Powers; 1959 constituent letter on inadequate vehicle braking systems; & extensive comments on the 1961 Hollywood Hills fire.

Box 19, Folder 1

California Western University 1956-1961

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A collection letters, telegrams, news letters & memorandum. Examples are: extensive corresp from University President William Rust, Congressman Wilson & the Depts. of HEW & PHA re/ a grant of a portion of the Azura Vista Housing Project; a long letter (4/10/57) from Edmund T. Price (Campaign Mgr., California Western University) to Congressman Wilson requesting his support; a Feb. 12, 1958 telegram to William Rust from Bob Wilson -- "Congratulations on your acceptance of the assignment as Speaker at the Republican Men's League Luncheon;" News Release (1959) -- "Statement by Norman P. Mason, U.S. Housing Administrator" -- a critical view of a House bill proposing $5.8 billion, part of which would go for educational costs; news release from HHFA of approval of $556,000 loan to Cal West Univ. to build dormitories and dining facilities for 188 men students; a group of letters (Sept. - Dec. 1959) showing how a 9 vol. set of the "Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln" eventually was presented to the California Western University through Bob Wilson's actions; information on the National Science Foundation & the University's requests for monetary assistance; & a 1961 HHFA loan $1,123,000 to build housing facilities for 188 men and 188 women.

Box 19, Folder 2

Education: California Western University 1962

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Just 9 letters & 2 "Request for Research" applications to the Library of Congress in this folder. Letters from Miss Hazel Pulling (Librarian, CA West. Univ.), Nathan Einhorn (Library of Congress), President William Rust (CA West. Univ.) & Wilson's replies re/ bound volumes of the Congressional Record.

Box 19, Folder 3

Education: California Western Universtity 1963

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A collection of letters & one bulletin. Examples are: California Western University BULLETIN 1963-1964 - "School of Law" (40 pp); a packet of letters regarding Librarian Hazel Pulling's request to place CA West Univ. on the list as a government document depository for a number of crucial agencies; a letter (2/14/63) from Wilson's admin. asst. Ed Gillenwaters to B.B.F. Raynes re/ a news item indicating "Fred & Mrs. Rohr are going to dedicate the Rohr Hall at California Western University this Friday the 15th" & Mr. Gillenwaters' fears that the university had a "'liberal' and left-wing influence . . . .;" letters from Librarian Pulling, Wilson and others indicating CA West's success in obtaining government publications; and letters indicating the university's interest in pursuing the study of Latin America and possible conferences.

Box 19, Folder 4

Education: California Western University 1964

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Letters from Dr. Howard O. Eaton, President William Rust, Congressman Wilson, a confidential list of members of "The League For Honest Government," & a draft copy of a joint resolution "which may be cited as 'Anti-corruption Resolution.'" (8 pp.). Both Democrats and Republican Senators and Representatives are listed as participants in the League in this search for a code of public ethics.

Box 19, Folder 5

Education: California Western University 1965

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A small collection of letters. Examples are: A letter (3/25/65) from Francis Keppel (U.S. Commissioner of Education) & Congressman Wilson (4/29/65) re/ phone call request of Superintendent Charles G. James (Coronado Unified School District) regarding news of public assistance grant of $234,080 to this district; letters and HHFA NEWS re/ $1,425, 000 College Housing Loan to California Western University; "HEW GRANT" (6/8/65) to University of "$272,00 for construction of Natural Science Bldg. and a new Science Hall;" a number of letters from Kendall S. Squires (Lead-Articles Editor, California Western Law Review), Congressman Wilson, U.S. Govt. Printing Office, and Dept. of State re/ acquiring copies of International Digest of International Law and Arbitration Series.

Box 19, Folder 6

Education: California Western University Bill no date listed

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copies of "Bob Wilson Government Operations" 3 pages of "To authorize and direct the conveyance of certain property in the City of San Diego to the regents of the California Western University;" and 1 copy of "California Western University GSA 183-4912 title deed description, 5 pages.

Box 19, Folder 7

Education: Federal Aid 1961

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A small collection of letters, notes and telegrams. Examples are: Info to Supt. Ralph Dailard re/ $2,300,00 Title II for S.D.; telegram from President of Coronado Board of Education and Wilson's reply re/ Public Law #874 loss of funds; telegram from John Borchers (Gen. Mgr. Chamber of Commerce & Wilson's reply re/ loss of Federal impact area funds; Office of Education (HEW) News Release (7/5/61) addressing concerns about "A Federal Education Agency for the Future" proposal; and 1 letter from Cecil D. Hardesty (Secretary, Dept. of Education, S.D. County) and Wilson's reply re/ opposition "to general federal aid to education."

Box 19, Folder 8

Education: Federal Aid 1963

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Page 60 excerpt from U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTS (Feb. 11, 1963) re/ "Kennedy's Latest Plan For Aid To Schools;" a copy of a letter (4/4/63) from Dr. Gerald E. Howe to Dr. Norman E. Wollits (Loma Portal School), Wilson's reply & a copy of a "Loma Portal School" letter to "Parents and Friends" requesting responses to a series of questions. Dr. Howe's letter contains his responses to these questions.

Box 19, Folder 9

Education: General 1953-1956

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A large collection of letters, notes, telegrams, news clippings, & other items. Local and national issues are covered as to education policies, concerns of constituents, organizations, and others. Examples are: San Diego City Schools' concern for appropriations for Vocational Education, Veterans Hospital site in Linda Vista; Chula Vista City School District re/ passage of H.R. 815-- school construction; a copy of FSA Office of Education, Bulletin No. 16 (9/4/51) re/ certification of payments for school construction under PL 815; a copy of PL 815; 2 letters from Mrs. M. Wilbur (July 1956) & Wilson's reply (July 1956) re/ a constituent's concern with those who killed the education bill in the House. Wilson would have voted against the bill if he had been present; information and letters from those interested in supporting San Diego Christian Schools; a letter (3/14/56) from the San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council & Wilson's reply re/ Davis-Bacon provisions in the Highway Bil and the School Bill; a photocopy of THE DRY DOCK (7/20/56) "indicating publicity" & letters related to this; a letter (6/28/54) from Miss Mary Catherine Smith (S.D. CTA) & Wilson's reply re/ "We teachers are very much concerned about the attacks on the schools;" and many other topics and informational concerns in this folder.

Box 19, Folder 10

Education: General 1958

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A collection of letters covering a variety of topics such as: San Diego City School Board President Frank Lowe's letter (1/25/58) re/ Eisenhower's speech on our scientific struggle with Russia and the need for "'every school board and P.T.A. [to] scrutinize the local curriculum" & a packet of correspondence related to this concern and other issues such as a Washington-Lincoln Birthday Luncheon in San Diego; a statement from the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women opposing Federal Aid to Education; letters related to the topic of overseas schools and SB 3460; a letter from Chula Vista constituent Preston D. Huey, Sr., Wilson's reply and attached information from H.E.W. re/ "Financial Assistance For Students In Higher Education;" letters from constituent, Wilson & HEW regarding Wilson's visit to the San Diego Teachers Assn. office, legislation, taxes and other educational issues; and a letter from the Univ. of Detroit asking Wilson to participate in an interview for a educational television series that was being projected. Wilson indicated he would be pleased to cooperate.

Box 19, Folder 11

Education: General 1959

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Letters, notes, informational packets and other items. Examples are: a copy of "Where Do We Stand?" -- an informational set of tables produced by the Utah Education Assn.; 2 copies of Community Facilities Administration HHFA NEWS release (4/30/59) re/ "an advance of $14,065 for preliminary planning of an elementary school to be built in Imperial Beach, California;" Congressman Wilson's letter (6/1/59) thanking Supt. Ralph Dailard for sending him a list of seniors graduating this year (attached copy in folder) so he could mail them special certificates and Wilson's commentary about being disturbed about the NEA activity in San Diego with regard to the Murray-Metcalf Bill, which he called "an atrocious boomdoggle;" letters concerning physical qualifications for a a California teaching credential; Community Facilities Administration, HHFA, NEWS re/ advance planning of $56,305 for six elementary schools to be built in San Diego County; letters concerning interest in studying in the Soviet Union & the Dept. of State's response; and a packet of corresp. re/ the Institute of International Education exchange for foreign study.

Box 19, Folder 12

Education: General 1959

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A collection of letters, memorandums, notes, brochures, official reports & other items. Examples are: letters from constituent Ed Warren, Congressman Wilson & Lloyd E. Blauch (Asst. Commissioner for Higher Education, HEW) re/ Mr. Warren's query as to qualifying "for a Federal loan to continue my education for a general secondary teaching credential;" more letters of a similar vein follow; "two copies of a press release" from HEW's Congressional Liaison Officer (19 Feb. 1959); copies of "Financial Assistance for Students In Higher Education, Federal Aid [&} Non-Federal Aid" & "Scholarship and Fellowship Information No. 19," (Dec. 1958); 2 letters from Wilson & office notes re/ "writing to Superintendent of schools in San Diego area relative to making presentation to pupils in senior class of 'America's Creed;'" letters from Wilson, Ralph Dailard (S.D. City School Superintendent) & constituent Miss Kathleen Day & attached copy of San Diego City Schools, "College Scholarships" (111 pages); and 3 brochures -- "The National Defense Student Loan Program" (1958), Institute of International Education, "Summer Study Abroad" & "Group Study Abroad."

Box 19, Folder 13

Education, General Jan-May 1960

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A large collection of letters, pamphlets, brochures, news clippings, telegrams and other items. Examples are: a letter from Superintendent Ralph Dailard to Congressman Wilson and attached copy of San Diego Community Welfare Council, "Study of School Lunch Program For Undernourished Children In San Diego County;" a letter from constituent Mrs. John F, Curren & Wilson's reply re/ support for the loyalty oath provisions in the National Defense Education Act; a packet containing a news clipping, letters, a telegram and notes re/ activities of Mrs. Ruth A. Green, an advocate for minority children, & the White House Conference on Children and Youth; a letter from Chula Vista constituent Mrs. John R. Lynch & attached copies of "clippings from The Independent . . . re the starving schoolchildren issue;" editorial page from The S.D. Union for 3/31/60; a large packet of letters and other items re/ San Diego Junior College's Dr. Theodore Bardacke's application for a summer language school study fellowships in Russia; a letter (4/28/60) from Dr. Lionel U. Ridout (President, American Association of University Professors, San Diego State College Chapter) & Wilson's reply (5/6/60) re/ the Association's opposition to the disclaimer affidavit in the National Defense Education Act & Wilson's reaction that he did not find the disclaimer objectionable as to the loyalty oath provisions; copies of a press release from HEW's "Community Facilities Administration for May 5, 1960 re/ approval of $9,667 for preliminary planning to build additions to an elementary school in Jamul, CA.; a copy of "A Digest of HR 12316" prepared by the NEA , 5/23/60 (3 pages) & a brochure from the National School Board Assn. entitled "American Education and the National Interest."

Box 19, Folder 14

Education, General Jan-May 1960

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A collection of letters, news clippings, postal cards, news letters & reports. Topics are: letters from constituents concerning the loyalty oath provisions of the National Defense Education Act with examples such as (1) a letter (1/23/60) from Fred Hunemuller (Univ. of Chicago student) & Wilson's reply (2/18/6) re/ Mr. Hunemuller's urging a repeal the Loyalty Oath and Disclaimer Affidavit provision of the National Defense Education Act & (2) a letter (1/14/60) from Mrs. Virginia Stone Burrill & Wilson's reply (2/1/60) re/ Mrs. Burrill's support for the loyalty oath provisions; letters re/ extended day-care centers in California; pages 1 & 2 from the "Open Forum" (Jan. 1960) re/ "Yale President Calls Student Oath Instrument of Coercion;" a copy of a "Statement of the Harvard-Radcliffe Graduate Student Council on Loyalty Oaths and Disclaimer Affidavits" finding the affidavit discriminatory in nature; a copy of The Dan Smoot Report (2/15/60) re/ negative analysis of Federal Aid to Education; letters & memorandum from Wilson, the Dept. of the Army and others re/ salary for teachers attached to the Army at overseas locations; Wilson office notes and copies of the Community Welfare Council's reports for January 1959 and March 1960 re/ school lunch program for undernourished children in S.D. County.

Box 19, Folder 15

Education, General June-Dec. 1960

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A collection of reports, letters & other items. Examples are: copies of the NEA's "Economic Status of Teachers 1959-1960" & "Rankings of the States, 1960;" copies of two letters (6/14/60) from Superintendent of Schools Ray W. Johnson re/ a "life-long Republican" writes that "Every Democrat from California supported HR. 10128 while 9 Republicans voted against it and only 4 for it;" letters regarding the controversy over the disclaimer affidavit in the National Defense Education Act; a packet of letters (Sept.-Oct. 1960) re/ Director of Personnel Fred Tidwell, Grossmont High School, Wilson, HEW, & others re/ special teacher training-classes under the National Defense Education Act and the National Science Foundation; 1 copy of "Questions and Answers on the Murray-Metcalf Bill S2 and HR 22."

Box 19, Folder 16

Education, General Jan.-June 1961

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A large folder containing letters, government reports, statistical data, press releases, news clippings, telegrams & other items. Examples are: A February 27, 1961 letter from HEW Secretary Abraham Ribicoff to President Kennedy & enclosed copy of "Summary of Proposed Amendments to Federal Impact Area Laws;" a copy of "Estimated Allotments to States Under the Proposed Administative School Assistance Act of 1961;" constituent letters to Wilson re/ personal educational issues; 2 letters from Norman J. Knight & attached copy of a reprint from "Midmonth Powwow" re/ pro & con on "Should Church-Related Colleges Accept Federal Support?;" a copy of a June 1, 1961 press release from Representative Catherine May comparing the Administration High Education Bill with the Republican substitute bill; a letter (5/31/61) from Dr. Eugene Chamberlin (S.D. Junior College) & Wilson's reply (6/5/61) "urging repeal of the 'disclaimer affidavit' of the National Defense Education Act;" a letter from S.D. City Schools Superintendent Ralph Dailard and Wilson's reply (Mar. 61) re/ support for education of the blind (H.R. 39 & S. 361); 2 letters from Congressman Wilson (Mar. & Ap. 1961, a letter from U.S. Commissioner of Education Dr. Sterling M. McMurrin & his 6 page "Analysis of Allegations Regarding Federal Aid To Education" as made by Ralph de Toledano in the March 25, 1961 issue of the NATIONAL REVIEW. Dr. McMurrin was responding to Wilson's request for a report on the de Toledano article; letters and information related to Pepperdine College; information from the Diocese of San Diego Chancery re/ to Cuba & the Florida refugee problem; a letter from Joseph Rindone, District Superintendent Sweetwater Junior College District requesting Wilson's "support to insure that junior colleges in California will be identified with secondary education in the National Defense Education Act extension;" pamphlets from the American Federation of Teachers re/ "Historical Justification For Federal Aid To Education" & "Some Constitutional Prohibitions Against Financial Aid to Private Schools;"

Box 19, Folder 17

Education: General July - Dec. 1961

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Letters, memorandums, government documents, photos & other items. Examples are: Letters from various educational institutions and Wilson's replies concerning a variety of topics such as the disclaimer affidavit in the National Defense Education Act; NEA & Federal Aid to Education legislation; political commentaries; CA Western Univ. student from India seeking employment in San Diego; copies of "American Education and a Free Citizenry," CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, 6/29/61; a packet of materials from the San Diego City Schools entitled "Report to the Staff" (9/5/61); copies of "Memorandum ... UNESCO Convention and Recommendation on Discrimination in Education (8/3/61) & "TEXTS Approved By the UNESCO General Conference At Its Eleventh Session, 1961;" corresp. & photo re/ "Department of State concerning the Foundation building in Paris;" & comments on taxing for education -- local or national.

Box 19, Folder 18

Education: General 1962

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A large collection of letters, memorandums, reports, brochures, & other items. Topics, issues and concerns covered are: Bills pertaining to Federal Aid to Education & the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, 1960-1975; Dept. of Navy's Bureau of Personnel; a copy of Rockford College position paper on "Destructive Effects Upon Colleges and Universities of a General Federal Subsidy;" petition "Against Repeal of the two 'loyalty oath' provisions in the National Defense Education Act;" corresp. re/ "Government funds to school districts for recreational purposes;" problems for local El Capitan High School student in terms of polio shots required; a copy of NEA, "Rankings of the States, 1962" Research Report; a packet of letters & other material concerning a portion of Camp Elliott land for a liberal arts college established by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod; NEA vs Republican Congressional Committee Newsletter (5/11/62 issue); & a large packet of information on the University of the Seven Seas, the Department of State and others.

Box 19, Folder 19

Education: General 1963

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A collection of letters, memorandums, pamphlets, reports & other items. Examples of topics, issues and concerns are: The Francis W. Parker School is "happy to receive the eleven booklets of the National Association of Manufactures edition 'INDUSTRY AND THE AMERICAN ECONOMY;'" news clipping from the THE SAN DIEGO UNION -- "House OKs Building Aid for Colleges" (11/7/63); "California and the Challenge of Growth" & the University of California; San Diego City Schools and impact aid program; HHFA News (7/11/63) re/ "California Western University To Receive $255,000 CFA Loan;" 38 page summary showing CA school districts receiving funds under Title III-A of the National Defense Education Act of 1984 (P.L. 864); a copy of a Reader's Digest Reprint of "California Builds Big for Education" (July,1963); a copy of "Legislative Analysis - The Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963, H.R. 6134," American Enterprise Institute, Sept. 1963; & constituent corresp. related to various educational topics.

Box 19, Folder 20

Education: General 1963

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A collection of letters, memorandums, reports and other items. Examples of issues, topics, constituent concerns are: a PTA legislative chairmen and a Republican is opposed to Federal Aid to Education and prefers the GOP to "become less of a 'compromise' party and more of a 'principle' party;'"a conservative constituent's inquiry & responses concerning allegations of Border Patrol personnel being sent to Oxford, Miss. while border needed more personnel to curb drug traffic; CTA & information on Agency for International Development; CA State Colleges and "Excerpt from Report of Coordination Council on Higher Education;" a copy of "Animals and Medical Research," Stanford Univ. School of Medicine; a copy of "Statement By Charles W. Patrick, San Diego City School . . . before the HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR," Mar. 22, 1963 (16 pages); color postal card showing Knights of Columbus Library, Univ. of San Diego; a copy of "Health and Higher Education," Assn. of Schools of Public Health in support of H.R. 12; copies of reports for fiscal 1962 of local activities filed with the State Department of Education for programs for counseling and guidance under Title V-A of the NDEA that pertain to school districts in Wilson's congressional district (7 pages); a copy of the NEA's "Washington Outlook On Education" (July 17, 1963); a Summary of H.R. 6143 as reported to the Committee on Education and Labor; a letter (5/17/63) from President Leslie S. Wright, Howard College re/ opposing federal grants to church-related colleges for the construction of academic facilities; a copy of the Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare, Office of Education's "Federal Matching Grant to Construct Noncommercial Educational Television Broadcast Facilities"(22 pages) & copies of "An Instructional Manual" (27 pages), "Educational Television Transmission Apparatus and Minimum Performance Standards," & "The Educational Television Facilities Act of 1962 An Explanation of Public Law 87 - 477, May 1963.

Box 19, Folder 21

Education: General 1964

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, reports, news clippings, news letters and other items. Examples of topics, issues, & constituent concerns are: pros and cons related to S. 3060 NDEA extension, impact aid provisions in this election year; 7 page copy of "National Science Foundation Helps Small Colleges Faculties Participate in Research," FSF news release 10/22/64; a copy of s "NSF Grant's $12 million To Improve Science, Math Teaching" (7 pages); small packet of telegrams supporting S. 3060 & Wilson's letters indicating support for the final passage, even though he opposed Federal Aid to Education on principle; a constituent is informed that the State Department has award him a grant to study in Mexico; "Message From Cathy" (8/12/64) re/ HHFA announcement for new high school in San Diego with a $26,000 public works planning advance-- est. cost to be $1,652,000; a small packet of corresp. (May-June 1964) related to a "proposal to educate illegitimate children of American soldiers in Korea;" telegram & Wilson's reply indicating 4000 Members of the San Diego Teachers Assn. urges full support of HR.-9709 providing for uniform tax treatment of educational expenses incurred by teachers; letters (Mar.-May 1964) discussing salaries for overseas teachers of the DOD; a collection of letters (Mar.-Ap. 1964) from various constituents to Congressman Wilson seeking his assistance concerning application for HEW summer seminars and other teaching grants abroad in such locations as Spain, Peru, India, etc. Some were accepted and others denied; 14 page copy of San Diego School District "Application For Federal Grant For The Establishment and Operation of a Residential Vocational School" under P.L. 88-210; corresp. (Dec. 1963-Feb. 1964) from a number of local school superintendents relating to the problem of getting the Post Office Dept. to issue a second class mailing permit to the California School Boards Assn., which they finally did with Wilson's assistance.

Box 19, Folder 22

Education: General Jan.-June 1965

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A collection of letters, telegrams, notes, memorandums, news letters, reports & other items. Examples are: 1 telegram (1/65) from Bluford F. Minor (Asst. Superintendent, S.D. City Schools) & attached Statement of Mr. Minor before the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, Jan. 29, 1965 (5 pp.); two letters from Harry C. McPherson, Jr. (Asst. Sec. of State) to Congressman Wilson (2/15/65) notifying Wilson of two constituents receiving grants under the international educational and cultural exchange program; a packet of letters, news releases, testimony & a CTA newsletter re/ strong "support for President Johnson's education program embodied in H.R. 2362;" letters from constituent Max Harvey Weiss, Wilson & Dean W. Coston (HEW) re/ "Government Loans for a College Education;"two letters indicating Wilson's receiving an honorary membership in the California State College at Los Angeles student body; several letters from constituents seeking help in obtaining student loans; a letter (4/7/65) from Clark Kerr (President, University of California) urging Congressman Wilson to support "an increase to $35 million in the 1966 appropriation for the Office of Education's Cooperative Research Program" &b Wilson's reply "I . . . will definitely support your request;" 1 copy of "PILOT PROJECT IN COMPENSATORY EDUCATION," San Diego City Schools (Jan. 5, 1965 -- 76 pages); letters (Ap. 65) and official notice of the award to El Cajon constituent William R. Blanc "to study Cinematography at the University of Paris;" letters (12/64-4/65)from Congressman Wilson, Office of Education (HEW) & constituent and Mesa College Professor Bernard Frost re/ application for a government grant to participate in a summer seminar in Spain or Columbia which was unsuccessful; a packet of letters & a copy of The Dan Smoot Report (Jan. 25, 1965) re/ San Diego City Schools, Federal Aid to Education Law and the Anti Poverty Law and subsequent politically conservative complaints; letters & a copy of H.J Res. 14 re/ 1963 & Teachers Day; a letter to Wilson & his reply (5/65) re/ "The Action Republican Women, Federated commends you for your 'No' vote on Federal Aid to these schools;" letters from the San Diego Junior College & Wilson's reply re/ new campus on Kearny Mesa & other topics; 3 page Memorandum to House Republican Task Force on Education re/ "Preliminary Draft of Declaration of Support for Tax credits as and Aid in Meeting the Costs of Higher Education;" & a Memorandum from Wilson re/ HEW grants for summer college work study program -- SD Junior College = $19,629 & SDSC = $151,974.

Box 19, Folder 23

Education: General July-Dec. 1965

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandum, reports, newsletters, a Guide Book & other items. Examples are: letters (3/65 - 7/65) from Diarymen's League of San Diego County, Edgar Gillenwaters (Wilson's Admin. Asst.) & the Committee on Education and Labor re/ "The School Lunch Program and the Special Milk Program are facing a serious financial problem;" letters (12/64-7/65) re/ the Sherry Griswold Foundation & the Electronic Technical Institue, a new campus and withdrawal of support of the college; a notice of HEW EOC Work Study Program to S.D. Jr. College of $80,820 & San Diego State College of $149,002; a copy of Mr. Buford Minor's "Statement of the San Diego Unified School District Before the House Subcommittee on Education August 10, 1965;" a copy of "YOU CAN GO TO COLLEGE" compliments of William H. Harsha, Representative To Congress, 6th District, Ohio; a copy of HEW, "BORROWING FOR COLLEGE A Guide for Students and Parents;" letters (April & October 1965) re/ Grossmont Union High School, Dr. Lewis Kohrs, library puzzle & failure of the Reader's Digest to give credit or payment; a copy of Post-Ed News (Sept. 1965) with photos of many faculty in the adult school educational system; a small packet of letters and information re/ Agency for International Development & plan for mass education in Brazil; news release (10/18/65) from the National Science Foundation for grants of $10 &1/2 million to improve Secondary School Science and Math Teaching "; a copy of "Republican Policy Committee Statement on H.R. 9567 -- The Higher Education Act of 1965" & follow up constituent letters on this topic; a copy of "A GUIDEBOOK OF THE ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT CALIFORNIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES."

Box 19, Folder 24

Box 19, Folder 24, Folder 24

Education: Murray-Metcalf Bill 1959-1960

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A small collection of letters, postal cards, news clippings and a printed copy of a speech from the Congressional Record. Examples are: "Why I am Opposed to the Murray-Metcalf Bill," Hon. Carroll D. Kearns, Thursday, May 1959, 86th Cong., 1st Sess.; two postal cards from Wilson constituents supporting the Murray-Metcalf Bill; letters from other constituents urging Wilson to vote NO on the bill; and further information on this debate in terms of news clippings and more pro and con letters from constituents.

Box 19, Folder 24, Folder 25

Education: Public Law 815 & 874 1953-1954

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A large collection of telegrams, letters, memorandum, public documents & other items. Examples are: Several telegrams from local school district superintendents supporting the need for supplemental money for old and new entitlements; a copy of Chula Vista School District, "Data Pertinent to Public Law 815;" a copy of HEW's Office of Education notification that the Descanso School District has a "Tentative Entitlement Fiscal Yr. 1953" of $520.52; a letter from F.M. Chase Jr. (Dist. Superintendent, Oceanside-Carlsbad Union High School District) & Ed. Terrar. Jr.'s reply re/ P.L. 815 entitlements for a quarter of a million dollars have not been received; a July 29, 1953 letter from J.W. Sefton (President, San Diego Trust & Savings Bank) re/ House Bill 5134 and indicating "the word 'Aid to Education'" was too broad. The term "public" should be added and that "the Federal Government should not subsidize private schools of any sort;" copies of HEW notification regarding tentative entitlements to the San Diego Unified School District of $1,872,686.50 and $80,132.19 to the Chula Vista City School District; a copy of Chapter 1124, P.L. 874 re/ financial assistance to local educational agencies (10 pages); a news clipping (n.d., Copley Press) by Frank Macomber, "Committee Told S.D. Schools Hit By Inequalities;" letters indicating that the closing of local public housing will affect school funds; letters regarding funding for vocational education; copies of Congressional "REPORT No. 702 & 703) "School Construction Assistance in Federally Affected Areas July 3, 1953" & "Operating Expenses of School Districts Affected By Federal Activities July 3, 1953;" copies of Union Calendar No. 247 & 248, 83rd Congress, 1st Session, H.R. 6049 & 6078, bills to amend P.L. 815 & 874; letters from the Grossmont Union High School and the South Bay Union School District thanking Congressman Wilson for efforts for their school districts; a letter & attached budget data (1953) re/ South Bay Union School District costs and a "Memorandum (P.L. 874-815)" re/ "property in Linda Vista, which the Public School System of San Diego County contemplated purchasing from PHA."

Box 20, Folder 1

Education: Public Law 815 & 874 1955-1956

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A large collection of news clippings, letters, telegrams, memorandums and other items. Examples are: a Mar. 9, 1955 news clipping from the Evening Tribune featuring a photo of Dr. Ralph Dailard (S.D. City Schools Superintendent) displaying a $5,058,533 check as final payment received under P.L. 815; 10 mimeographed pages on P.L. 874 an a state by state summary of applications & "Comments on 3 Percent Absorption Formula;" 3 packets of letters (Mar., July & Aug. 1955) from Superintendent Ralph Dailard, Associate Superintendent George Geyer & Congressman Wilson re/ "the President's school bills," "the situation at Convair Plant II in regard to Federally-connected children," & "additional property to the present Mission Bay Senior High School Site" -- "Surplus Property Bayview Terrace Housing Project" (8.89 acres); a packet of letters, a telegram & office notes (Jan.-Aug. 1955) from local S.D. County School Districts re/ new legislation to amend P.L. 874 & 815; a large packet of letters, photos, plot plan & maps from San Diego City Schools (Jan.-Sept. 1955) re/ acquiring surplus land from the Bayview Terrace Housing Project; letters (Sept., Nov. & Dec. 1955) from the Office of Education (HEW), Dr. Dailard (City Schools) & Congressman Wilson re/ Public Law 382, tax-exempt Federal property and a deficiency of federal funding; a copy of San Diego State College Laboratory School's "Expressions On Educational Problems San Diego County Conference On Education," September 17, 1955; a copy of "Federal School Construction Aid Public Law 815 Entitlements of the San Diego Unified School District . . . March 30, 1956;" 7 letters (Dec. '55 to Jan.'56) re/ "discussion with respect to the acquisition by the Government of Convair Plant 2 and a possible retroactive application for benefits by the school system flowing from that taking;" a letter (4/5/56) from Dr. Dailard to Congressman Wilson appreciating his "active and successful support of the Federal school assistance program under Public Laws 815 and 874;" a copy of SD City Schools "Statement On Proposed Amendments To Public Laws 815-874: Federal School Assistance Program" (4/5/56); a copy of S.D. Unified School District "Statistical Report" for 1954-1955 & a letter (10/26/56) from B. Alden Lillywhite (Associate Dir. for Federally Affected Areas (HEW) & attached copy of "Grants To San Diego Unified School District Under Public Law 815" "Total of all . . . funds reserved and received" = "$15,857,885."

Box 20, Folder 2

Education: Public Law 815-874 1957

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A collection of letters, telegrams, Congressional documents & other items. Examples are: a packet of letters (Mar. 1956 - Jan. 1957) sent to Congressman Wilson from the the Office of Education (HEW), the Chula Vista City School District, the San Diego City Schools, the Fallbrook Public Schools & Wilson's replies re/ funds appropriated to carry out the purposes of Titles III and IV of Public Law 815, as amended by the 81st Congress; letters (Mar. 1957) from Superintendents Dailard & Lauderbach & Wilson's replies re/ the topic of conservative fears of federal control of education. Both superintendents indicated there had been NO unreasonable control in the years from1950 to 1956 in their districts; a packet of corresp. discussing H.R. 2392 - a bill to amend P.L. 874 "relating to grants for maintenance and operation of schools in federally impacted areas, to correct inequity;" a packet corresp. from Wilson, the S.D. City Schools Board of Education and attached copy of "Educational Planning" re/ threats from some conservatives in Washington to stop federal aid to impact areas; letters and plot plan from the Sweetwater Union High School District re/ "purchase of real property with educational discount for property located within HilltopVillage, Cal-4252, in Chula Vista" & a "[Confidential Committee Print] February 28, 1958" re/ " A Bill To amend Public Laws 815 and 874 . . . to make permanent the programs providing financial assistance in the construction and operation of schools in areas affected by Federal activities . . . " (34 pages).

Box 20, Folder 3

Education: Public Law 815-874 1958

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings, reports and other items. Examples are: Office of the Superintendent of Schools San Diego County re/ "Federal Funds Received for the Period September 1950 through April 1957" (5 pp.); a large packet containing the Statement of Superintendent Ralph Dailard (S.D. Unified School District) and related items to the House Subcommittee on Education and Labor re/ extension of P.L. 815 and P.L. 874n on Jan. 29, 1958; several news clippings from local San Diego papers indicating Wilson's support for School Aid from the Federal Government; a number of telegrams from Wilson to various local school districts indicating amounts of entitlements under P.L.874 and 815; extensive commentaries on the value to local school districts of federal impact aid funds; and additional letters, telegrams and news clippings on this subject.

Box 20, Folder 4

Education: Public Law 815-874 1959

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings, reports, statistical data and other items. Examples are: three letters (2/59) from Congressmen Wilson and Baldwin re/ Wilson's concern about deficiencies in appropriations for the Office of Education that will adversely affect "my district which is a heavily impacted area; "Memo To Staff From Cathy" (2/24/59) clarifying that "Public Law 874 is for operating expenses for the school district to provide financial assistance for schools in Federally affected areas" and Public Law 815 is for construction allowance to school district;" a copy of Dept. of HEW Office of Education notice to the Superintendent of Chula Vista City School District indicating a tentative entitlement for fiscal year 1959 of $257.775.68; an assortment of letters from various school districts & Wilson's replies re/ "supplemental appropriations required to continue under the Federal impact laws;" a small collection of letters (Feb.-Mar. 1995) featuring corresp. between Congressman Wilson and constituent Lowell c. Ballard re/ the pros and cons of the Murray-Metcalf bill on Federal Aid to Education; notices and letters re/ entitlement amounts to several local school districts such as San Diego, Lakeside, Mountain Empire, Julian and others; 2 letters (Feb. & Ap. 1959) from J.L. McCaskill (NEA) & Margaret Collins (SDTA), Wilson's reply and attached copies of two NEA publications -- "A Federal Legislative Policy" & "Federal Funds For Schools Fact vs. Fancy;" a copy of "Public Law 85-620 85th Congress, H. R. 11378 August 12, 1958;" a packet of materials sent to Wilson from the Office of Education (HEW), Mar. 1959 re/ tables indicating school districts eligible for assistance under P.L. 815 & 874; two news clippings (June'59) indicating Administration efforts to reduce Federal impacted areas aid by $60 million next year; a packet of letters from Ralph Dailard, San Diego City Schools & Wallace Hall (Dept. of Education, State of California) re/ "relative to H.R. 7140 which proposes to amend Public Laws 874 and 815 in such a way as to reduce impact aid funds; more information on planning for impact aid funds by the San Diego Unified School District & a copy of Superintendent Ralph Dailard's Statement (Aug. 19, 1959) to the House Subcommittee on Labor and Education re/ proposed amendments to P.L. 874 and P.L. 815 (81st Cong.).

Box 20, Folder 5

Education: Public Law 815-874 1960

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A large collection of letters, memos, telegrams, news clippings, telegrams and other items. Examples are: a letter (9/32/60) from John M. Sprague (Deputy Asst. Sec. of Defense), attached news clipping & enclosures re/ payrolls of military and civilian personnel stationed in San Diego County (over $321 million) & military prime contract awards by state; Office of Education (HEW) notices of entitlements for fiscal year 1960 for Cajon Valley, San Diego Unified & San Ysidro school districts; copies of entitlements and reservations to applicants for 815 & 874 for San Diego County Jan.'53 - Mar.'60; more letters & office notes (Mar.-June 1969) from Wilson, local school officials & the California office of education regarding potential loss of federal impact aid funds ; letters (Oct.'60) and attached copy of 86th Cong. 2nd Sess. S.8 "To authorize Federal financial assistance for school construction and teachers' salaries" re/ Murray-Metcalf bill (H.R. 22) & H.R. 10128 which eliminated a potential 25 million for school construction; and a collection of statements of Superintendent Ralph Dailard to "Senate Com., Assembly Com. [&] Memos to various coms. of Calif. State Dept. Ed.."

Box 20, Folder 6

Education: Public Law 815-874 1961

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, notes, statements, reports and other items. Examples are: "Statement By Congressman Bob Wilson Before the House of Representatives March 7, 1961" re/ impact aid and indicating that "To date, the Federal Government has provided only 85% of the funds previously designated by Congress and pointing out "the severity of this deficiency" in his district; a letter (1/16/61) from Portia B. Goode (S.D. County School Boards Association) & Wilson's reply (2/23/61) re/ removal of Federal funds imperils the educational programs in 42 out of 49 school districts in this county; a packet of materials from the CA State Dept. of Education re/ P.L. 815 & 874 with statistical tables included for California; items related to amounts of entitlement aid; a copy of Ralph Dailard's "Statement . . . on The School Assistance Act of 1961 Senate Bill 1021 March 13, 1961" (statistical data included); news clippings for Feb & Mar. re/ "California Discriminated Against in Government Plan For Education" & "Wilson In Dispute On Education Bill;" letters and notices of entitlement funds to local districts; a letter (8/4/61) from the Comptroller of the Navy to Commandant, Eleventh Naval District & attached copy of "Bulletin No. 51, July 24, 1959, Office of Education" re/ certification of lists containing names of children attending public schools in the San Diego area; a copy of "Hits and Misses," Grossmont Union High School, Vol. 9, No. 10, June 28, 1961; and a copy of "A Statement Supporting The Continuation Beyond June 30, 1961 Of 'B" Category Children of Public Law 874" by Bluford F. Minor, Asst. Superintendent and Business Manager, San Diego Unified School District.

Box 20, Folder 7

Education: Public Law 815-874 1961

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A collection of office notes, letters, memorandum, reports & government notices. Examples are: draft copy of Congressman Wilson letter (4/61) to Mr. Lawson re/ "the Sweetwater District Teacher's Association with respect to the Federal Aid to Education Programs now before Congress;" a letter (3/11/61) from Roy E. Simpson (CA. Superintendent of Education) to Congress James Utt and attached CA Dept. of Education's "The Effect of Title II -- Amendments to Public Law 874 Contained in H.R. 4970 as Compared with the Current Provision of Public Law 874" (11 pages); a large packet from the Office of Education, HEW, April 17, 1961, containing "a breakdown by congressional districts and by States of Federal funds obligated in fiscal year 1960 for construction and maintenance of school facilities under Public Laws 815 and 874;" a small packet of information from the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce (12 pages) -- a strongly word critique of Federal aid to education and of any CA taxpayer funds being used for public schools beyond CA state boundaries; a booklet from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States of America containing "Testimony on Federal Aid To Education . . ." March 19, 1961 before the Education Subcommittee of the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee;" a collection of letters from the South Bay Union School District, President Clark Kerr (The University of CA), Grossmont Union High School, Chula Vista City Schools and replies from Wilson re/ extension of Federal impact aid legislation & the National Defense Education Act of 1958's importance to the University; a copy of the NEA's "Research Report 1960-1961 -- Rankings of the States, 1961."

Box 20, Folder 8

Education Public Law 815-874 1962

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A collection of telegrams, news clippings, letters, government documents and other items. Examples are: a telegram (2/14/62) from Bluford Minor (Asst. Supt. San Diego City Schools) & Wilson's reply re/ information lacking on P.L. 874 deficiency percentage (it was 8%); a number of letters (2/62) from various local schools addressing this deficiency deficit in P.L. 815 & 874; a March 7, 1962 letter to Wilson from the Oceanside Union School District Board regarding the impending deficit, indicating appreciation for Wilson's previous support for federal impact aid and requesting his support to correct the current deficit in Congress; a small packet of information from the Lemon Grove School District re/ further discussion on "the impending deficit in the current year's appropriation for Public Laws 874 and 815;" letters from several other S.D. County school districts urging a correction of the deficiency in federal impact aid; copies of the Office of Education (HEW) "Tentative Entitlement FY 1962" for several local school districts; a Resolution from the San Diego Unified School District Board requesting "proper action be introduced on the Floor of the House and Senate to remove the serious deficiency" in P.L. 874; copies of Wilson's August responses to a number of school districts re/ the $15,707,000 appropriated under P.L. 87-545 & a copy of P.L. 87-545 (July 25, 1962 as H.R. 11038); five pages of statistical information for nation-wide school districts receiving entitlements & estimated reductions (F.Y '61, '62 & '63).

Box 20, Folder 9

Education: Public Law 815-874 1963

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings, reports and other items. Office note from LWL to Maggie and attached letters from Cajon Valley Union School Dist. Superintendent Peter Bancroft re/ praising Wilson and staff, plans to visit Washington & the Wilson staff's interest in using Bancroft as a Democrat to support Wilson; letters (Ap.-June 1963) from constituent Alfred E. Friedl & Congressmen Adam Clayton Powell & Bob Wilson re/ proposed reduction of "State funds allocated for school districts receiving funds under Public Law 874;" a Republican Policy Committee Meeting Report for Wed. May 15, 1963 attached to Wilson office notes and letter to Dr. Dailard re/ education issues; a copy of Office of Education (HEW) "Tentative Entitlement F.Y. 1963" for the Lakeside Union School District of $38,663; 5 page copy of Superintendent Dr. Dailard's May 27, 1963 "Statement" to the Senate Labor and Public Welfare Committee; letters (Aug.-Sept. 1963) from constituent Miss Anita Watson, Wilson & Francis Keppel (Commission of Education, HEW) re/ Miss Watson's fear of federal aid to education, even in terms of impact aid legislation; a small packet of letters and news items related to VOX PEDAGOG & Wilson's contribution of a statement supporting a more "permanent the Programs for Federal assistance to local public school systems in areas where a heavy concentration of Federal employees places an extra burden on the schools their children attend;" copies of statements by Congressman Wilson (36th Dist.) re/ impact federal aid to local school districts; letters & telegram (4/63) from Wilson, Dr. Dailard & Asst. Superintendent Minor & a copy of Dr. Dailard's "Prepared Statement" to be placed "in the record of hearings currently under way on Public Law 874 and 815;" a small collection of letters and newsletters from the Emergency Committee To Aid Farm Workers opposing the continuation of Public Law 78 ("braceroism") because of its ineffective use of farm labor & depresses "already substandard wages;" a packet of material from E. Richard Barnes (78th Assembly Dist. CA) amending CA legislation so as to protect local districts receiving federal impact aid from cuts in the state's education budget.

Box 20, Folder 10

Education: Public Law 815-874 1964

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Only one letter (8/10/64) from Bluford F. Minor (Asst. Superintendent, San Diego City Schools) to Congressman Wilson re/ thanking Wilson helpful materials on P.L. 874 and his support for an early extension of 874.

Box 20, Folder 11

Education: Religion Jan. & Dec. 1961

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One letter (1/2/61) from Mrs. Philip Crittenden (San Diego) to Senator Claire Engle and an excerpt from the politically conservative THE FREE PRESS (Vol. 1, No. 10, Dec. 1961) re/ voting against "Federal aid to parochial schools." The news paper features "An Editorial" on religious songs or nativity scenes in the classroom of public schools.

Box 20, Folder 12

Education: San Diego City & County Schools 1953-1961

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A small collections of letters, telegrams & other items. Examples are: Letters (July & Nov. 1956) from Miss Ora B. Fisher (Legislative Chairman, SDTA), Congressman Wilson and John O. Graham (Minority Clerk, Committee on Education and Labor) & a news clipping on "Packed Classes" re/ views on education, federal programs and a summary on "Federal School Construction Aid to States;" letters from Oceanside-Libby & South Bay School Districts re/ CA & Federal programs for local schools; a letter from County Superintendent of Education Cecil Hardesty and Wilson's reply (1/56) re/ comments in support of "our Republican team" and balancing the budget and debt reduction as opposed to a tax reduction; a large packet of letters, telegrams, House documents and other items re/ opposition against legislation placing Convair and Rohr plants back on tax rolls and losses projected in federal aid to local schools; letters (1959) from the SDTA & Wilson's reply; letters (July & Aug. 1961) from Bluford Minor (S.D. City Schools), Wilson, & Commander V. Newcomb (USNR, Dir. Personnel, 11th Naval Dist.) re/ deletion of "B" list children counted under P.L. 815 & 874 because of ship locations (operational rather than home port in San Diego) and the approx. loss of $%122,211 to the district.

Box 20, Folder 13

Education: San Diego County School District 1960

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A small collection of letters and school records. Examples are: A packet of material from (1) Sweetwater Union High School District including a list of the Senior Class of 1960, boys and girls separately, (2) a list of the Helix High Senior Class 1959-1960 and addresses & (2) a list of the Mount Miguel High School Senior 1960 senior class and their addresses, letters from Super-intendents and Wilson's replies; 3 letters from the Union-Tribune Publishing Co. and Wilson's replies re/ the topic of "censorship by taxation;" and additional letters from school districts and Wilson's replies.

Box 20, Folder 14

Education: San Diego State College 1957-1959

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Letters and reports. Examples are: Letters (12/57) from Kenneth R. Rearwin (S.D. Unified School District Board) & Wilson's reply re/ federal government assistance in encouraging college prep classes; a letter (7/29/57) from the California Taxpayers Association re/ "A most hearty thank you to you from the organized taxpayers of California for your vote against Federal aid to education on July 25;" two letters (Nov. & Dec. 1957) re/ Wilson's query to HEW about courses of study for elementary and secondary schools and the Office of Education's reply indicating several such studies, especially for secondary schools; a packet of letters (1957) from President Malcom Love (SDSC), Congressmen Wilson & C.W.Vursell & attached copy of "Re: URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" & "Re: Pertinent Facts About College Housing Loans;" a letter (3/24/58) from Associate Professor Sanford H. Stone & Wilson's reply (6/5/58) re/ requesting Wilson's support for making the SDSC library a depository for U.S. Government publications; a number of additional letters from SDSC faculty and Wilson's favorable replies regarding making the SDSC library a federal depository; a small number of letters (Ap.-May 1959) from President Love, Wilson, & William B. Macomber, Jr. (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) re/ the visitation to SDSC to attend scientific meetings in June of Dr. A.N. Svetovidov of the Soviet Union; a memorandum & a memeograph page from James T. Ramy (AEC) re/ financial assistance to SDSC for its proposed research reactor; letters (1959) from Leon W. Parma (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), Wilson, the Dept. of the Navy & Professor Minos D. Generales (SDSC) re/ the 17th Annual Institute of World Affairs; and a large packet containing a letter from President Love & Congressman Wilson's reply, a news release (9/15/59) from the Office of Education (HEW), a notice from L.G. Derthick (U.S. Commissioner of Education) & a copy of National Defense Student Loan Program's Distribution of 1959-1960 Federal Loan Funds (35 pp.) indicating that the college was not listed among those receiving loans, but San Diego Junior College and California Western University were.

Box 20, Folder 15

Education: San Diego State College 1960-1961

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A small collection of letters, notes and congressional records. Examples are: 1 letter (4/4/60) from Darrell Holmes (Executive Dean, SDSC) & attached copy of "Union Calendar No. 633 80th Congress, 2d Session H.R. 10609" & "Education Television Summary of Supplemental Field Hearings. . . ." re/ "this bill would provide an extremely helpful basis to us in financing an educational TV station;" 2 letters (3/60) from President Malcom Love (SDSC) & Wilson's reply re/ Small Business Admin-istration research grants; a letter(7/13/60) from constituent Miss Carol Reid & Wilson's reply (7/22/60) re/ Miss Reid's complaint about SDSU requiring all graduating students to take a course in Speech Arts; 4 letters (Mar.-Ap. 1961) & a news clipping from the S.D. Union "Cleric Hits Film About Riots in S.F." (3/15/61) re/ unfounded parental fears stimulated by inadequate news reporting on the film "Operation Abolition." letters re/ aerial photography from U.S. Navy & copies for SDSC geography dept.; and a packet of corresp. (1961) re/ the Dept. of Geography's attempting to obtain publications from the Rand Corporation for the college library.

Box 20, Folder 16

Education: San Diego State College 1962

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A small number of letters. Examples are: A letter (3/11/62) from constituent Mrs. Edward F. Ginther & Wilson's reply (3/26/68) re/ complaints about the appearance of Lincoln Rockwell speaking at SDSC; a packet of letters (Sept. 62-Jan. 63) re/ SDSC "as a Government depository library;" a letter (5/62) from President Malcom Love and Wilson's reply (5/62) re/ Wilson's assistance in making the SDSC library a federal depository; 2 letters (Jan. & Feb. 1963) from W. Richard Bigger, Chairman, Dept. of Political Science, SDSC & Wilson's replies (Feb. 1963) re/ a request to obtain "the full budget document and the appendices for the fiscal year 1964."

Box 20, Folder 17

Education: San Diego State College 1963

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A small collection of letters and college records. Examples are: Letters (1/63) from Wilson, President Love, the Office of Education (HEW) re/ problems the college was experiencing in collecting from N.D.E.A loan recipients; a letter (2/5/63) from Byron L. Smith (Gift and Exchange Librarian, SDSC) thanking Wilson for his recent gifts of government volumes to the library; 2 letters (Mar. & Sept. 1963)from the SDSC librarians and Wilson's replies (Mar. & Sept.) re/ the National Education Improvement Act and copies of H.R. 3000; letters (Oct.-Nov. 1963) from Wilson, Charles W. Radcliffe (Minority Counsel For Education, H.R.) & constituent Claude E. Wilson re/ "a proposed student union building to be constructed on the campus" and projected costs, student body voting, use of federal loan funds and other issues are covered in these brief letters; 2 small packets of letters and information material related to Placement and Financial Aids for San Diego State College, Nov.-Dec. 1963.

Box 20, Folder 18

Education: San Diego State College 1964

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a small collection of letters & 1 report. Examples are: A copy of a 1 page Office of Education (HEW) "Notification of Contract For Cooperative Research Project," July 15, 1964 for SDSC Dept. of Education, $47,243 re/ "Comparison of Two Procedures for Teaching Reading to Primary Children with Visual Perception Difficulties;" corresp. (Ap.-May 1964) re/ postage rates for mailing college Catalog; letters (2/64) from Asst. Professor of History Brice Harris, Jr., Congressman Wilson & Frederick G. Dutton (Asst. Sec. Dept. of State) re/ conference on Asian history and thought in March and request for copies of material from Dept. of State; a letter (7/20/64) from President Malcolm Love, Wilson's reply (8/6/64) and enclosed copy of SDSC's "Development of a Master Plan--1963" (Frank Hope & Associates), 11 pages including renderings and aerial photo.

Box 20, Folder 19

Education: San Diego State College 1965

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A small collection of letters, notes, news releases and other items. Examples are: two Housing and Home Finance Agency NEWS releases (4/65) re/ New Student Union for SDSC to be built with CFA Loan; letters (Ap. & May, 1965) from SDSC Gift and Exchange Librarian, Library of Congress Exchange and Gift Div. & Wilson re/ acquiring Vol. 108, pts. 15 and 18 through the assistance of Congressman Wilson; a letter (6/22/65) from Don Coryell (Football Coach, SDSC) to Congressman Wilson expressing "my appreciation to you for your great contribution to interest Don Shy in San Diego State and the City of San Diego" & Wilson's office note indicating Shy's attendance at SDSC; copies of corresp. from SDSC faculty and staff and Wilson's replies indicating his help in sending copies of government materials to the college; a copy of Wilson's letter (9/14/65) to Dr. Malcolm Love (President, SDSC) thanking him for the "invitation to join you for the opening of the West Commons building."

Box 20, Folder 20

Education: San Diego State College Aztec College Trust Fund File 1957-1959

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A collection of telegrams, letters & official records. Examples are: a telephone conversation record (4/17/59) from Wilson's office re/ Aztec College Trust; office note and telegram (4/17/59) from Leon Parma to Strang, Torrance and Wansley & Dr. Ernest B. O'Byrne (V.P. S.D.S.C.) re/ "Internal Revenue approved Aztec Trust exemption application on all banks but Bank of America" & letters (5/11/59) from Dr. O'Byrne & Albert W. Strang thanking Wilson for his assistance facilitating the exemption; a letter (1/19/59) from Harry E. Callaway (President, Thearle Music Co.) to Wilson re/ background information on problem of forming a charitable trust entitled "The Aztec College Trust;" a small packet containing an introductory letter (12/24/58) from Albert Strang to Leon Parma and enclosed copies of "letters to the District Director of Internal Revenue" related to "Trust in regard to the First National Bank, San Diego Trust, Bank of America, and Title Insurance (Union Title);" more copies of 1958 corresp. related to the processes connected with forming the Aztec Charitable Trust from Torrance, Wansley and Strang (Attorneys At Law), Leon Parma and Congessman Wilson, and Dr. O'Byrne; a copy of 4 pages from Torrance & Wansley to District Director of Internal Revenue, Los Angeles & attached copy of "San Diego State Serves The Community" (8 pages) re/ details of the trust and other information; a copy of form 1023 "Exemption Application" for the Aztec College Trust (2/58) and a copy of "Declaration of Trust Creating 'The Aztec College Trust'" (19 pp., 1957).

Box 20, Folder 21

Education: Scholarships 1959

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A small amount of corresp. Two letters (2/20 & 5/8/59) from constituent Mrs. Diane Skinner & Wilson's reply (5/14/59) re/ a request for scholarships for an 8 year old son; a letter (9/14/59) from Mrs. Rosemary McLaughlin (City Hall, Jersey City, N.J.) & Wilson reply (9/21/59) re/ Fulbright scholarship and other personal information; a letter (9/59) from Robert W. Provost (UCLA) & Leon Parma's reply (10/9/59) re/ interest in formal school for diplomats, G.I. Bill scholarships & personal thanks for Wilson's assistance.

Box 20, Folder 22

Education: Scholarships 1960

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Letters, office notes, brochures, reports and other items. Examples are: 2 letters (12/22/59) from the Office of Education (H.E.W.) & (1/7/60) from Congressman Wilson, & office notes from Cathy and others re/ a constituent of Wilson's attending SDSC and his interest in scholarships for architecture; information & brochure re/ "19th Annual Science Talent Search," Science Clubs of America; a letter (12/59) from Imperial Beach constituent Lin Jackson and Wilson's reply (1/7/60) re/ NDEA loyalty oath and affidavit controversy and Wilson's support of the oath; letters (May & June 1960) from William B. Macomber, Jr (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) & Congressman Wilson & attached copy of Dept. of State "Announcement of a United States Educational Exchange Award" (Fulbright Act) to Wilson's constituent Jack Katz to study Social Welfare at the Danish Graduate School for Foreign Students, Copenhagen, Denmark; a copy of "National Science Foundation Cooperative Graduate Fellowship Program for Fiscal Year 1960," Fellowship Awards & Summer Fellowship Awards (approx. 70 pages listing information); a copy of "National Defense Student Loan Program Distribution of Federal Loan Funds 1959-1960-1961" (Nov. 1960, 80 pages); a copy of HEW, Office of Education, Dec. 12, 1960, "Program Activity Report - No. IV-2, P.L. 85-8764 - National Defense Education Act, Title IV - Graduate Fellowship Program" (27 pp.).

Box 20, Folder 23

Education: Scholarships 1961-1962

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A collection of letters, notes, news letters and reports. Examples are: Letters (Mar. & Ap. 1961) from Congressman Robert Barry and Christian E. Burckel (Publisher, The College Blue Book) & attached copy of "Preliminary Analysis of replies received to a proposal to establish an AMERICAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM under the NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION ACT OF 1958;" letters (Ap. & June 1961) from the Dept. of State and Congressman Wilson indicating the award of Fulbright scholarships to two of Wilson's constituents; a small packet of corresp. (7/61) from Wilson, Jim Akin (Congressional Liaison Officer, H.E.W.), Hannah Sharp and David McGown (United Church of Women & Pastor, SDSC) & James Croxton (Dir. of Admissions, Occidental College) re/ availability of Federal funds to enable Nigerian student, James Nwachi, to complete his education; news release from the National Science Foundation for Oct. 23, 1961 re/ "Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards Announced . . ." with 6 page listing of recipients; letters & office note (12/61 & 1/62) re/ application of Professor Du Bois (School of Education, SDSC) for a Republican National Committee Fellowship for 1962; letter (3/12/62) & brochure (2/62) re/ "Statement of Position On Federal Scholarships" from the Assoc. of Independent California Colleges and Universities; a packet of letters (Nov. 1961- Mar. 1962) from Wilson, Richard Freund (American Consul General, Nairobi, Kenya), constituent Fred Schrempf, Brooks Hays (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) and T. Michael Odotte Kojiem (Kisumu, Kenya) re/ obtaining assistance for Mr. Kojiem; and several more letters regarding constituent interest in scholarships for music, art & teaching abroad.

Box 20, Folder 24

Education: Student Loan 1960

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A collection of letters and a few postal cards. Most of the letters and cards are from students seeking assistance from Congressman Wilson in obtaining student loans an his replies are attached. Examples of corresp. are: "Memorandum To High School Graduates" (5/27/60) from Wilson indicating 7 aspects of the loan program; letters (Sept.-Oct. 1960) from Wilson, Homer D. Babbidge, Jr. (Asst. Commissioner for Higher Education, HEW), Col. Carl W. Nelson (USAF), constituent Carl Davis (SDSC) re/ inquiry as to two items -- UFO clarification from Air Force and information on student loan program; and letters (Sept.-Nov. 1960) from La Mesa constituent Bob Rundell (Realtor), Congressman Wilson, Lt. Gen. Leonard D. Heaton (The Surgeon General), Homer B. Babbidge, Jr. (HEW) re/ Mr. Rundell's inquiry on behalf of Richard E. Murrill (UCDAVIS) "exploring his possibility of obtaining some sort of scholarship or student subsidy, military or otherwise."

Box 20, Folder 25

Education: Student Loans 1961

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A small number of letters from constituents and Wilson's replies. Most are inquiries regarding the federal loan program, Wilson responses and also letters from HEW.

Box 20, Folder 26

Education: Student Loans 1962

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A small collection of letters from constituents and Wilson's replies. Examples are: letters (1/62) from constituent Mrs. Paulette de Gardin (S.D. City College), Wilson's replies & information from HEW re/ this attempt by an older and talented student to obtain a government loan; other letters represent those with military service seeking loans to attend dental school, physical theraphy college, a teaching career, etc.; some letters also represent recent high school graduates seeking Wilson's assistance in obtaining a government-backed loan.

Box 20, Folder 27

Education: Student Loans 1963

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A small number of letters. Examples are: A letter (2/9/63) from constituent Charles R. Egbert (SDSC) & Wilson's reply (2/20/63) re/ National Defense Student Loan Program; former Marine & City College student Ralph A. Nichols' Mar. 17 letter receives a response from Wilson (4/2/63) enclosing a booklet from the National Defense Student Loan Program; letters (June - July 1963) from Miss Elizabeth A. Fracaroli, Congressman Wilson, Kenneth W. Mildenberger (Dir., Div. of College & Univ. Asst., HEW) & attached copy of "The National Defense Student Loan Program" re/ non-resident fees at SDSC, Wilson's former assistance and discussions with Professor of Economics Roy Cameron (SDSC); and letters (Aug-Sept. 1963) from constituent & retired Commander, Russell R. Farrell, Congressman Wilson & Jim G. Akin (Congressional Liaison Officer, HEW) re/ Mr. Farrell's difficulties in obtaining a NDSL for his son from SDSC because of the "Need Factor."

Box 20, Folder 28

Education: University of California 1961-1962

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Three stapled packets of material. A letter (4/11/62) from Richard Rosenblatt (Curator of Marine Vertebrates and Dir., Aquarium Museum, Scripos Institution of Oceanography, La Jolla) & letters (4/16/62) from Congressman Wilson re/ Prof. Rosenblatt's concerns about H.R. 8401 and research programs by the Smithsonian Institution; letters (11/16/61 & 4/19/62) from Francis L. Schmehl, Sc.D. (Chief, Health Research Facilities Branch, Div. of Research Grants, Public Health Service, HEW) to Congressman Wilson re/ Wilson's interest in the University of California's application for assistance in the construction of health-related research facilities on the San Diego campus. In 1961 the amount was $1,776,000 and in 1962 the amount awarded was $1,598, 400; and three letters & a memo (Feb. & May, 1962) from UCSD Chancellor Herbert York & Congressman Wilson & copies of H.R. 8141 (37th Cong, 1st Sess.) & "Report No. 724" re/ "Revising The Laws Relating To Depository Libraries." Professor York's complaint was that the current law permitted only one depository per congressional district. The House passed HR 8141 on August 22, 1961 but in March 1962 the Senate had "not yet reported."

Box 20, Folder 29

Education: University of San Diego 1960-1961

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos, notes & news clippings. Examples are: a packet of letters & memos (Feb.-May 1960) from E. Robert Anderson (Union-Tribune Publishing Co.), Congressman Wilson, Commander Edwin Rosenberg (Adminstrative Aide to the Secretary of the Navy), Monsignor James T. Booth (Chancellor, USD) & Bishop Charles F. Buddy (Diocese of San Diego) re/ attempts to establish an NROTC Unit at the University; two letters (Mar. 1961) from Reverend Charles Dollen (USD), Wilson's reply (3/14/61) & attached editorial from "The Southern Cross" (3/9/61, Vol. XLVIII, No. 10) re/ an attempt to get this editorial printed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD pushing for Federal aid to students in colleges, public and private. Wilson replied that because he intended "to vote against Federal aid for public schools and/or parochial schools" it would not "be appropriate for me to put this editorial in the RECORD;" a letter (9/1/61) from the Reverend Alfred F. Geimer (USD) & Wilson's reply (9/11/61) re/ "the need of your law library for the Decisions of the Board of Tax Appeals and Tax Court;" letters (June -Dec. 1961) from The Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy (Bishop of San Diego), Congressman Wilson, Raymond R. Holmquist (Regional Dir., San Francisco Regional Office, Post Office Dept.) & Postmaster General J. Edward Day re/ the attempts of Bishop Buddy to have a branch or contract postal station at the University of San Diego. At least a mail facility was placed in front of the Administration Building.

Box 20, Folder 30

Education: Univ. of Seven Seas 1963

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A collection of statements, resolutions, brochures, telegrams, articles & other items. Examples are: a "statement of policy" (n.d.) from the board of "The University of Seven Seas A Practice-Demonstration Laboratory . . . In three campus situations situations" to promote world understanding through problem solving for the survival of freedoms; a copy of a "Resolution for the Approval of the University of Seven Seas as an International Institution and Charter for its Operations in the United States;" University of Seven Seas brochures; several letters (Ap.-May 1963) from various officials of the University, Wilson & constituent Lt. Gen. T. A. Wornham re/ a Congressional Resolution to give the university a charter and requesting Wilson join his Democratic associates in supporting this joint resolution. Political conservatives had some apprehensions; a 3 page copy of Dean C. Delmar Gray's (Associate Dir., Univ. of Seven Seas) essay entitled "A New Laboratory For Learning Combining Behavioral Science and Education;" 5 letters (May 1963) from Congressman Wilson to colleagues seeking more information on charter regulations and also checking with Chairman Francis Walter's Un-American Afffairs Activities Committee--"Please advise if those listed below are shown on any of your subversive lists;" a copy of "A Strategy For American Security -- An Alternative to the 1964 Military Budget" (April 1963 & 26 pages). A critical analysis of the military/industrial complex and its negative impacts on domestic needs.

Box 21, Folder 1

Federal Government Agencies: Arms Control 1957

Scope and Contents

Just a small collections of letters as follows: Five letters (Aug. 1957) from Dwight E. Avis (Dir. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Div., Treasury Dept.), Congressman Wilson & Brigadier General Chester R. Allen (USMC) re/ proposed revision of Federal firearms regulation as promoted by the NRA and Wilson's support for this loosening of these controls; and a letter (9/12/57) from John R. MacKenzie (Congressional Liaison Officer, HEW) to Wilson re/ "the appointment of Miss Joyce I. Bovik as Assistant Congressional Liaison Officer of this department;"

Box 21, Folder 2

Federal Government Agencies: Arms Control 1962

Scope and Contents

One letter (August 10, 1962) from William C. Foster (U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency) to Wilson re/ discussion in the press of the new test ban proposals and providing Wilson with more information.

Box 21, Folder 3

Federal Government: Agencies - Arms Control 1963-1965

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Letters, notes, Congressional document and other items. Examples are: A resolution from the Maryland Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars (6/23/63) sent to Congressman Wilson re/ "that the Soviet Union's past practice of disregard of agreements and promises will be given greater weight in future Congressional consideration of [Arms Control and Disarmament matters];" a letter from Congressman Craig Hosmer (4/21/64) to "Dear Colleague" & attached copy of "H.R. 10311 amending the Disarmament Agency Act and a speech about it;" a small packet of letters (Mar.-Ap. 1964) from Wilson, Mrs. Florence M. Kelley (Ca. Senator Schrade's S.D. Office) & El Cajon constituent Leonard Smith re/ Mr. Smith's rant against the "Treason Treaty;" a packet of letters (July-Aug. 1964) from Wilson, Hugh P. Price (Legislative Attorney, Library of Congress), & Mrs. Louise Stubbs (Chairman, Communications Committee, South Fulton Federation of Republican Woman, Georgia) re/ questions from this organization about Arms Control legislation and responses from the Library of Congress as requested by Congressman Wilson; information from the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (Oct.-Nov. 1964) re/ "the Agency publication series, 'Documents on Disarmament';"& a letter (2/9/65) from Stanley M. Andrews (Ex. Dir., Americans for National Security) & Congressman Wilson's reply (2/17/65) re/ opposition to appropriations for the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency.

Box 21, Folder 4

Federal Government -- Agencies: AEC 1957

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A small collection of letters & reports. Examples are: four letters (April-June 1957) from Louis E. DeFalco (DeFalco's Market Co.), Congressman Wilson & Jesse C. Johnson (Dir., Div. of Raw Materials, AEC) re/ concerns of investors with the potential "closing of the AEC's ore buying station at Cutter near Globe, Arizona;" letters (April-June 1957) from Lloyd Walter Vivell (Attorney at Law) Congressman Wilson, Jesse C. Johnson (AEC) & a copy of "Remarks Prepared By Jesse C. Johnson" for the "National Western Mining Conference" -- "The Domestic Uranium Program As It Looks Today" re/ a response to Mr. Vivell, who represented the Neptune Uranium Corporation owned "by some seventy San Diego residents whose interests are in jeopardy by reason of the contemplated closing of the . . . ore buying station" in Arizona; 4 letters (May & June 1957) from constituent Carlton M. Mellan, Margaret M. Young (Sec. for Wilson), Wilson & Brig. General Alfred D. Starbird (Dir. of Military Application, AEC) re/ Mr. Mellon's request to see the nuclear test in Nevada was denied; and five letters (Oct.-Nov. 1961) from constituent Mrs. Ernestine Dease, Congressman Wilson, Richard X. Donovan (Special Asst. to the General Mgr., AEC) & John S. Kelly (Dir., Div. of Peaceful Nuclear Explosives, AEC) re/ a concerned citizen, mother and nurse protests the planned nuclear test near Carlsbad, New Mexico and "all nuclear testing everywhere." The Carlsbad operation was called "Project Gnome" as part of the AEC's "Plowshare Program."

Box 21, Folder 5

Federal Government - Agencies: CIA 1959

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters. Examples are: five letters and one memorandum (Feb.-April 1959) from Leon W. Parma (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), constituent Frank Barner & John S. Warner (Legislative Counsel, CIA) re/ serving in the CIA but not receiving any military veterans' credit for the Korean War; a letter (3/31/59) from F.E. Young Construction Co. to Wilson indicating appreciation of "your great work on our C.I.A. project;" & a letter (12/29/59) from John S. Warner (Legislative Counsel, CIA) in response to Wilson's (12/22/59) letter re/ an article on the CIA that upset Wilson. Warner indicated meeting with Wilson privately to evaluate the letter so he could "utilize both classified and unclassified information."

Box 21, Folder 6

Federal Government - Agencies: CIA 1960

Scope and Contents

One letter (4/4/60) from Congressman Wilson and John S. Warner's (Legislative Counsel, CIA) reply (4/7/60) re/ Some congressional members had indicated interest in passing an "Official Secrets Act" similar to that in Great Britain.

Box 21, Folder 7

Federal Government - Agencies: CIA 1961

Scope and Contents

Six letters (July-Aug. 1961) from constituent Jerry Lee Pecht, Wilson & John S. Warner (Legislative Counsel, CIA) re/ personnel information and potential for a land purchase near Cuba for a CIA installation.

Box 21, Folder 8

Federal Government - Agencies: CIA 1962-1963

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A copy of a letter (3/22/62) from Wilson to John S. Warner (CIA) & enclosed "column that appeared in the CHULA VISTA CALIFORNIA STAR of March 18, 1962 re/ "Point of View, Viet-Nam Woes Seen CIA Fault;"and a copy of a Wilson letter (6/14/63) to CIA Director John A. McCone re/ "the charges outlined in the attached news article taken from the May 22nd, 1963 FT. WAYNE INDIANA NEWS-SENTINEL." A copy of the article was not attached to this letter.

Box 21, Folder 9

Federal Government - Agencies: CIA 1962-1963

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A copy of a brief, promotional publication entitled: "CIA The Central Intelligence Agency of the United States Responsible to the President" as signed by the Director of Central Intelligence John A. McCone. Photos and text.

Box 21, Folder 10

Federal Government - Agencies: Civil Aeronautics Admin. 1953-1956

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A collection of letters, reports, news clippings, maps, notes, legal documents & news releases. Examples are: a small packet of letters (1952-1954) from E.F. Terrar, Jr. (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), Clair W. Burgener (C. W. Burgener Co.) & A.E. Horning (Chief, Facilities Div., CAA) & attached copy of Dept. of Commerce, Civil Aeronautics Admin., "LEASE between Webster R. Peavey, Clarence J. Peavey, Jesse M. Peavey and the United States of America . . . 25th day of February 1946" re/ discussion and documentation related to a portion of Lot 1237 Pueblo Lands, City of San Diego, "which is occupied by our [CAA) VHF Range Facility;" letters (Feb. & Mar. 1954) from Clair Burgener & Congressman Wilson & attached Jan. 1953 map of "Clairemont" showing location of C.A.A. Radio Range Station" which was "located in the middle of a proposed shopping area;" a letter (3/31/54) from E.F. Terrar, Jr. & a letter (3/25/54)from F.B. Lee (Administrator of Civil Aeronautics) re/ further discussion on the VHF omnirange cite on land leased from the Peavys and complications from the proposed construction of a 80-foot-high water tower; a packet of letters (Mar.- April 1954) with further discussions of the lease site, CAA usage and proposed construction projects; letters (Mar. 1956) from Del Mar constituent Waldron J. Cheyney, Congressman Wilson & Charles J. Lowen, Jr. (Administrator, CAA) re/ concerns about "Freeway US101" & its close proximity to the County's Del Mar Airport; 2 letters (Mar. 1956) from Congressmen Bob Wilson & Cliff Young & a "Memorandum On Bonanza Airlines Application for a Las Vegas-Bakersfield-Riverside/Ontario-San Diego Route" urging the CAA Board grant a hearing on this application; a large packet of materials related to the application of Bonanza Airlines to extend its route and enclosed copies of the legal materials (Docket No. 5773, et al.); copies of Civil Aeronautics Board news releases re/ CAB Revokes Operating Authority of the Four Large Irregular Air Carriers Comprising the North American Airlines" (July 1, 1955) & other letters related to CAB.

Box 21, Folder 11

Federal Government - Agencies: CAB 1953-1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, press releases, government reports, brochures, legal dockets, telegrams & other items. Examples are: a 3 page June 1, 1953, "Hold For Release CONFIDENTIAL" communication from James C. Hagerty (Press Secretary to the President) to the Congress of the United States re/ a reorganization plan for separate payments of airline subsidies & airmail; 3 letters (Dec. 1958-Jan. 1959) from Eric Draper (Travel Agency), James R. Durfee (Chairman, CAB) & Congressman Wilson re/ Mr. Draper's "problem of obtaining approval of the Air Traffic Conference of America (ATC). . .to sell airline tickets through a new office at Rancho Santa Fe, California;" a copy of an April 1962, Civil Aeronautics Board, "List of Publications;" a copy of a 42 page Civil Aeronautics Board "[Public Notice PN-15] Effective July 3, 1961;" a 27 page copy of "Synopsis of Purposes and Provision of the Federal Aviation Act in Relation to the Civil Aeronautics Board;" a packet of legal documents re/ CAB, Docket No. 6247 ET AL. SERVICE TO PHOENIX CASE -- Decided: September 27, 1957; 2 letters & 1 telegram (May 1957) from Congressman Wilson and James R. Durfee (Chairman, CAB) re/ the service to Phoenix case; CAB press release (6/5/57) re/ Western Airline service from Denver to San Diego with stop at Phoenix and Bonanza Airlines service between Phoenix and Salt Lake City; letters & telegram (June & July 1957) from constituent Eric Draper, James R. Durfee (CAB) & Congressman Wilson re/ Presidential approval "for Pan American World Airways and Trans World Airlines permanent route to Europe via Polar Region from Los Angeles and San Francisco."

Box 21, Folder 12

Federal Government - Agencies: CAB 1961-1963

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, news clippings, notices, brochures & a packet of legal documents. Examples are: a small packet of letters (June & July 1961) from Congressman Wilson, La Jolla constituent Rembert F. James, H.T. Kent Paxson (Investigator, Service Complaint Section, CAB), Kenneth Parratt (Dir. Passenger Service, Pan American World Airways) & Alan S. Boyd (Chairman, CAB) re/ Wilson's assistance to Mr. James' problems with Flight 117 from Paris to Baltimore on June 13, 1961; a small packet containing letters (June 1961) & copies of "By-Laws of the Polish-American Assn. of San Diego & a brochure for their Twentieth Anniversary Ball, May 4, 1957 re/ a mix up and confusion over a charter flight to Warsaw, Poland for this Assn.; a news clipping featuring Peter Kaye's "A Giant Waits At Jet Age Crossroads San Diego's Chances of Becoming Key Air Center In Hands or CAB" (S.D. Union, 8-27-60); letters and a memorandum ( Aug.-Sept. 1962) from Congressman Wilson, R.D. Spicer, Jr. (Professional Products Co.), James W. Dregge (Dir., Office of Community and Congressional Relations, CAB) & attached Memorandum re/ Mr. Spicer's concern with air freight forwarder service which UPS can render at San Diego; a letter (6/24/63) from constituent Shirley S. Jorgensen & Wilson's reply (7/8/63) & attached copies of "Space Available Transportation For ACCION en Venezuela," a Reader's Digest Reprint "ACCION Speaks Louder Than Words" & an "ACCION . . ." brochure re/ Wilson's attempts to help this organization gain "a favorable decision to ACCION's request for travel as 'space available' passengers on major airlines. . . . At this writing the State Department has not seen fit to categorize ACCION's request;" and a packet containing "Memo To Marge," office note from Marge (7/18 & 7/25/63) & attached copy of "Before the Civil Aeronautics Board . . . In the Matter of SOUTHERN ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LOCAL SERVICE CASE . . . DOCKET NO. 5395, et al. Petition for Reconsideration of Order E-19690 The City of San Diego, San Diego Chamber of Commerce; a large packet containing Transpacific Route Case - Docket 7723 et al. Served Nov. 8, 1963 and Nov. 12, 1963 documents.

Box 21, Folder 13

Federal Government - Agencies: CAB 1964-1965

Scope and Contents

Four packets of material as follows: Photocopies of 4 pages addressing "Order Denying Petitions for Reconsideration" re/ Transpacific Route Case - Docket 7723 et al. (Mar. 3, 1964) - CAB; 4 letters (11/64) from Congressman Wilson, William J. Bird, (San Francisco Chamber of Commerce), Alan S. Boyd (Chairman, CAB) & John W. Dregge (Dir., Community and Congressional Relations, CAB) re/ "a proposed interchange for through plane service between California and the West Coast of South America;" a packet of material containing several letters (May-June 1965) from Falcon Travel Service, Congressmen Wilson, Springer & Nelsen & John W. Bregga (CAB) & attached copy of "Travel Weekly," April 6, 1965 re/ Wilson's assistance in helping travel agencies work with the CAB; a packet containing a "Servicio Aereo Baja Flying Service" brochure & letters (Feb.-Ap. 1965) from Wilson, John W. Dregge (CAB), Capt. Francisco Munoz ( Servicio Aereo Baja S. De. R.L.) & Richard Grihalva (Dick Grihalva Buick) re/ Wilson's assistance in helping Senior Munoz obtain a permit for a flying service between Tijuana to San Diego.

Box 21, Folder 14

Federal Government - Agencies: FAA 1959-1961

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, news clippings, telegrams, government reports & other items. Examples are: news clipping - "Jet Airport Seen by '65 FAA Report Lists Plans For San Diego," (S.D. Evening Tribune, 4/3/59); 4 letters (Aug.-Sept. 1959) from Ramona constituent Hans Starr (Starr-Rutherford Cattle Co.), Congressman Wilson & Robert E. Williams (Office of Congressional Liaison, FAA) re/ "Lease FAh-30 between Mr. Starr and the Federal Aviation Agency for land on which to eract a VORTAC facility atop Volcan Mountain" and problems with cut timber; telegram (11/12/59) and phone message notes (11/9/59) re/ assistance for Imperial Beach constituent Diego Xavier and problems with FAA in correcting registration for a Boeing YL-15; "Memo to RCW From LWL" (25June59) "This may be trivia, but can't run chance of being remiss in not telling you" re/ meeting at Brown Field with General Quesada and his attitude; a letter (10/19/60) from Robert E. Williams (Congressional Liaison Officer, FAA) and attached copy of "FAA News" Oct. 21, 1960 re/ "Federal Aviation Agency Schedules Largest Expansion of Navigation Aids . . . "with a program totalling $163,250,000 for the current fiscal year;" a letter (3/3/59) from E.R. Quesada (Administrator, FAA) and attached copies of "Federal-Aid Airport Program Annual Distribution of $63,000,000 Authorization For Fiscal Year 1961," Press release - "Federal Aid Airport Program for Fiscal Year 1961," & "Summary of Work Breakdown" (56 pages); letters and notes (Mar.-May 1961) re/ constituent interests in having more landing strips for small plane owners established in San Diego County and reference to the FAA's "Economic Planning for General Aviation Airports;" a copy of "Aircraft Noise Abatement," Planning Series Item No. 3, Sept. 2, 1960, FAA (14 pages); a small number of letters (Ap.-July 1961) from constituent Mrs. Michael Brick (residence on Ocean Blvd.), Brig. General Paul T. Preuss (FAA), James T. Fyle (Acting Asst. Admin. for Plans, FAA) & Congressman Wilson re/ constituents near Lindbergh Field "were awakened last night at 1:45 AM from a sound sleep by the roar of a commercial jet air liner" and seek redress with the help of their congressman; letters & news clippings (1961) re/ complaints about "Airline Pilot Pleads for Safety Measures;" letters (Dec. 1960 - Feb. 1961) from Walter J. Zable (President, Cubic Corp.), Congressman Wilson & James Pyle (FAA) re/ the Multi-Object Phase Tracking and Ranging System (MOPTARS); & letters (Jan. 1961) from E.R. Quesada (Administrator, FAA) & Wilson re/an editorial, "Orchids For A Tough Guy," the EL CAJON VALLEY NEWS, praising General Quesada as head administrator for the FAA in air safety issues with the Airline Pilots' Assn.

Box 21, Folder 15

Federal Government - Agencies: FAA 1962-1965

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, office notes, memos, news letters, articles & other items. Examples are: 1 letter (8/29/62) from Joeseph H. Tippets (Asst. Admin., Western Region, FAA) & attached copy of a press release for 8/31/62) re/ "An agreement for joint Air Force-Federal Aviation Agency use of the air defense radar facility at Mt. Laguna, 50 miles east of San Diego, will become effective on August 31, 1962;" office memo to "Mr. Wilson Re: Japanese turbo prop aircraft" (n.d.); letters (Mar. & Ap. 1962) from constituent Walt Mooney, Congressman Wilson, D.D. Thomas (Dir., Air Traffic Service, FAA) re/ information on "two-way radio requirements of Civil Air Regulations" for a local airman; two packets of letters from constituents regarding complaints about lost luggage & traffic patterns over San Diego; letters (Nov. 1961-Feb. 1962) from Imperial Beach constituent Kenneth L. Overly, Congressman Wilson & R.H. Willey (Asst. Admin., Personnel and Training, FAA re/ Mr. Overly's being dropped from training at the FAA's Center in Oklahoma City as an Air Traffic Control Specialist; other items in this collection deal with -- the 1963 National Airport Plan, private pilot instrument requirements, a commercial airline pilot's complaint about FAA, compliants from the City of Long Beach re/ the purchase by "three major United States airlines" of British Aircraft Corp. twin engine jets for delivery in 1965 and the threat posed to Southern California industry, S.D. Taxpayer Assn concerns about matching funds for the new airport terminal at Lindbergh Field, a El Cajon constituent's complaints about the FAA & complaints from the El Cajon Chamber of Commerce about general aviation being "Short Changed" by the current distribution of Federal funds.

Box 21, Folder 16

Federal Government - Agencies: FAA re Parachute Jumping 1965

Scope and Contents

All the items in this folder are concerned with citizen complaints against the FAA, the ATA & the ALPA consideration of revising "Part 105 (Parachute Jumping) of the Federal Aviation Regulations by placing certain restrictions on parachute jumping in controlled airspace and approved off-airway routes."

Box 21, Folder 17

Federal Government - Agencies: FCC 1957-1959

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, legal briefs and other items. Examples are: a small packet of letters (1957) from Congressman Wilson, Mary Jane Morris (Secretary, FCC), Sydney B. Dodds (Supt. of Operations, S.D. & Coronado Ferry Co.) & Wm. M. McGuire (Chairman, National Ferryboat Operations Assn.) re/ complaints against the current rules of the FCC as to regulating ferryboats under PL 985 and seeking delay until Congress reconvenes; letters (1957) from Wilson, constituent Arthur R. Smith, Mary Jane Morris (Secretary, FCC) & attached 25 page copy of "Docket No. 11994" "Notice Of Proposed Rule Making" re/ proposed discontinuance of the use of the "eleven-meter band" of radio frequencies for amateur radio operation; letters (Aug. 1957) from Wilson, constituent Donald M. Bardsley & Robert E. Lee (Acting Chairman, FCC) re/ Mr. Bardsley's frustration with local FM stations' "wavelength wandering" ruining LA classical music broadcasts and "ham" broadcasts cutting across AM radio; a packet of letters (May-June 1957) re/ The City of Imperial Beach obtaining FCC approval for a police radio service; a small packet of corresp. dealing with constituent complaints about the FCC proposal to narrow the FM broadcast band "to allocate part of it to the trucking industry fro private use;" letters (1959) from Congressman Wilson, William E. Goetze (KFSD Inc.), Mary Jane Morris (Secretary, FCC) & enclosed copy of "Nine Years Later and No NARBA Hyde sees trouble unless broadcasters get behind treaties," BROADCASTING, June 15, 1959 re/ Mr. Goetze is concerned about "severe inteference to American stations along the border from Mexicans who will not respect power limitations . . .;" copies of FCC, "Docket No. 12274 Report and Order" & "Docket No. 12729 Report" re/ "Extended Hours of Broadcast- ing for Daytime Standard Broadcasting Stations" & "Inquiry into . . . Daytime Operations form 6:00 AM or Local Sunrise (whichever is earlier) to 6:00 P or Local Sunset . . . ."

Box 21, Folder 18

Federal Government - Agencies: FCC 1960-1962

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams, legal briefs, public notices and other items. Examples are: a telegram ((5/20/60) from George Whitney (VP & Gen. Mgr., KFMB-TV), office memo (6/14/60) & Wilson's reply (6/24/60) re/ interest in getting an industry favorite, Homer Lane, appointed to the vacant seat on the FCC is not politically viable; a packet of corresp. (Feb.-Mar. 1960) re/ responses to La Mesa constituent Mrs. Kirby's praise for FCC and television programming; 2 copies of "Union Calendar No. 546 . . . Investigation of Regulatory Commissions and Agencies, Interim Report;" a letter (3/20/61) from E. Keene Wolcott (General Partner, Norman C. Roberts Co., New York Stock Exchange) & a reply (4/13/61) from Leon W. Parma (Admin. Asst. to Wilson) re/ "Vagabond Motor Hotels, Inc. File No. 24FS-2847" & corresp. (June-July 1962) re/ complaints against FTC proposed Rule "Docket No. 14507 which would establish a fee of $5 for the filing of application in the Ameteur Radio Service.

Box 21, Folder 19

Federal Government - Agencies: FCC 1963-1964

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, reports, & congressional documents. The predominance of this corresp. indicates constituent concerns about the so-called "Fairness Doctrine" at issue in the FCC's Public Notice - BFCG 63-734-38372 dated July 26, 1963 and many appear to be politically conservative challenges to FCC rules for broadcasting.

Box 21, Folder 20

Federal Government - Agencies: FHA 1953-1954

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, brochures, reports, news clippings and other items. Examples are: corresp. from constituents seeking Wilson's assistance in transferring to larger public housing facilities; responses from the PHA; job applications and interests in employment with the FHA; the City of Coronado's interest in the agency; complaints about vacating dwelling units in public housing & evictions; a letter to Richard Nixon (5/18/53) from "A doubting Republican, who voted for a change" & does not see it for the "little people;" a notice of "Govern-ment Sale of Land - 186 Acres" in Nashville, Tenn.; a copy of Coronado Mayor Lloyd M. Harmon's letter re/ anti rent control, Harry Truman and other governmentsl activities, a constituent's "well-written letter of protest against the dismantling of Government Housing projects;" letters and news information re/local Republican activities and PHA; corresp. re/ Navy housing in San Diego; problem of an owner of leased land located in the Frontier Housing Section on Midway Drive which the government obtained in 1944; a copy of a "Nite Letter" (11/4/53) to Senator William F. Knowland from the building industry strongly recommending the appointment of their associate, Charles A. Taylor, as FHA Director; & other constituent concerns in this folder.

Box 21, Folder 21

Federal Government - Agencies: FHA 1955-1957

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams, maps, press releases and other items. Examples are: Letters (5/55) from Congressman Wilson, Fred Slick (City of San Diego Clerk), transmission slip from Mrs. Faye Hartman (FHA, San Diego) & a copy of Resolution No. 126034 commending "Faye Hartman for her splendid spirit of public and cooperative service in her official position as Special Field Representative of the Public Housing Administration of the United States;" letters (Dec. 1954 - Jan. 1955) from constituent Wayne Gross, Congressman Wilson & Walter Forward, Jr. (Dir. of FHA's S.D. Insuring Office) re/ complaints from Mr. Gross about misleading "FHA" advertising for a 4500 acre Sam Berger land development project in Lake Park; Western Union telegram (5/5/55) from John A. Steiger to Congressman Wilson re/ Housing needs for Camp Pendleton personnel; a letter (6/20/55) from Walter L. Forward, Jr. to Wilson re/ comments about the effect of airport and aircraft on housing locations & other letters containing similar concerns; a letter (5/27/55) from Martin L. Gleisch (President, American Housing Guild), Wilson's reply (6/10/55) & enclosed map of the "Kearny Mesa and North Clairemont Area" and concerns about the projected flight pattern of Miramar; letters concerning down payment requirements and rules governing mortgage insurance for servicemen; letters (11/55) from Congressman Wilson to various city officials, from Albert M. Cole (Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency) & attached copy of "Information For Public Agencies Regarding Assistance For Advances Under Public Law 560" re/ Wilson's help to various local officials in using this federal program; press releases from Congressman Wilson re/ "Active duty personnel will . . . be able to buy homes on a 5% down payment under the National Housing Act & the appointment of Faye Hartman as "director of an FHA district insuring office;" a letter (n.d.) from Coronado constituent Lucille B. Hayes & a response (12/3/54) from E.F. Terrar, Jr (Admin. Asst. for Wilson) re/ increase in rental costs for public housing & other complaints; letters (4/56) from B.W. Decker (S.D. Chairman, Republican Central Committee), Charles E. Slusser (Commissioner, PHA), Congressman Wilson & enclosed RESOLUTION from the Republican Central Committee praising the "able administration of Mrs. Faye Hartman" and other Republicans in government elective and appointive offices; copies of press releases from the Housing and Home Finance Agency (1957) re/ "plans for a new elementary school at Bonita, San Diego County," and "plans for a new elementary school at El Cajon, San Diego County."

Box 21, Folder 22

Federal Government - Agencies: FHA 1959-1960

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos, telegrams, statements and other items. Examples are: a copy of an FHA "Weekly Summary of Insuring Office Operations For the Week Ending March 6, 1959;" letters & memo (Feb. 1959) re/ personal issues about civil service appointment & many other letters re/ problems of selling homes and other issues including "heavy volume of applications through the local FHA office;" a packet of letters (Feb.-May 1959) detailing complaints from an Imperial Beach constituent regarding a home "purchased under a Federal Housing Administration loan" in the Pacific Valley Estates tract; office notes and letter (April 1960) from Wilson to Clair W. Burgener re/ personal commentary; a packet of letters (June 1960) & a copy of "Statement by Lloyd A. Fry Chairman of the Board Lloyd A. Fry Roofing Company Before the Subcommittee on Housing of the Committee on Banking and Currency United States Senate May 17, 1960" re/ asphalt shingles and the FHA.

Box 21, Folder 23

Federal Government - Agencies: FHA 1961-1965

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A collection of letters, memos, press releases & other items. Examples are: letters (Nov.-Dec. 19610 from William Burnett (Burnett Furniture Company) & Congressman Wilson & attached copy of "FHA Policy Installation of Wall-To-Wall Carpeting and Draperies In Apartment Units," Federal Housing Administration, Nov. 27, 1961 re/ query about FHA accepting "carpets and draperies as mortgage security in multi-family dwellings;" letters (July 1961) from constituent Floyd Wundrow & Congressman Wilson re/ Mr. Wundrow's problems, then resolution of issues, with the FHA; 1 letter (6/27/62) from Hugh Mields, Jr (Asst. Admin. for Congressional Liaison, Housing and Home Finance Agency) & enclosed copy of a press release announcing "two urban planning grants totaling $36,755 to aid Chula Vista and Mount Shasta in the preparation of comprehensive plans for their growth and development;" letters (May & June 1962) from Faye Hartman (Dir., FHA San Diego) & Rear Adm. Murr E. Arnold, Commandant, Eleventh Naval Dist. re/ prospective FHA multifamily foreclosed projects & a report to the Zone Operations Commissioner; 2 HHFA News releases for May & June 1962 re/ FHA "has developed a model statue for legal authority of condominium ownership" & appointment of Drake B. Moody to succeed Mrs. Faye Hartman "as director of FHA's San Diego . . . insuring office;" letters (May 1963) from Lemon Grove constituent Sam C. Harris (Harris & Associates, Developers and Builders), Congressman Wilson & Philip N. Brownstein (Commissioner, FHA) re/ confusion over FHA policy as to carpets & draperies in houses as opposed to apartments as appraised value; HHFA News release for 4/15/65 re/ "Sewage Facilities To Be Planned By Santee, Calif., Water District, with CFA Advance" of $4,500 Public Works Planning advance from the Community Facilities Admin. The project will cost $1,400,000 & a copy of a letter (2/11/?65) from constituent C.E. Pitsinger to the President of the United States & Wilson's reply (2/17/65) re/ Mr. Pitsinger's happiness with President Johnson's victory in November. "Now the dark clouds have all been cleared. Now we 'can breathe' again."

Box 21, Folder 24

Federal Government - Agencies: FTC 1953-59 & 1961-63

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A collection of letters, news releases, periodical articles & other items. Examples are: letters (Oct.-Nov. 1955) from Edward Baranov ((CPA), E.F. Terrar, Jr. (Admin. Asst. to Wilson) & Robert N. Parriash (Secretary, FTC) re/ a client of Chinese descent doing a wholesale pen repair service since 1924 in San Diego that had difficulty in getting parts and supplies directly from the manufacturers. Was this restraint of trade?; a large packet of letters (Oct. 1957 to Feb. 1959) from FTC, Wilson, Fitch-Lane Optical Co. San Diego & others re/ alleged discrimination in sales process among optical companies; two letters (8/18/61) to Congressman Wilson from Robert S. Osgood, Inc. (Lumber and Veneers, Los Angeles) & the Philippine Mahogany Assoc., Inc. (South Pasadena, CA) re/ complaints against a trade group, "Mahogany Association," who "has been mounting an intensive . . . series of attacks on Philippine Mahogany;" a letter (3/23/62) from La Jolla constituent H. Foster Wright, Congressman Wilson's reply (3/28/62) and a tear sheet from BARRON'S that discusses FTC chairman Paul Rand Dixon critically "and the anti-business attitude of the Kennedy Administration;" letters (Oct. - Dec. 1963) from constituents Mr. & Mrs. Binley, Wilson, & Joseph W. Shea (Sec. FTC) re/ the Binley's concern about cigarette advertising and the smoking-health problem & a large collection of letters (June 192- July 1963) re/Congressman Wilson's assistance in helping consumers gain FTC protection against Damar Products, Inc. & Merchandise Credit Vouchers.

Box 21, Folder 25

Federal Government - Foreign Claims Settlement Commission 1953-56, 1959

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A collection of letters, telegrams, memos & federal laws. Examples are: a copy of an 8 page letter (June 29, 1955) from Mike M. Masaoka (Washington Rep. for Japanese American Citizens League), a 2 page copy of C.F. Brickfield (Counsel), "Subcommittee No. 2 - Information Sheet Background and Problems Relating to Japanese Evacuation Claims Act - H.R. 7763" & a 6 page copy of "Japanese American Evacuation Claims Act Changes in Existing Law Proposed By H.R. 7763;" a letter (9/23/55) from Dorothy Marui, a notarized photocopy of sale of cafe business stock on Dec. 18, 1941 & a copy of "Claim of $4040.00 of Akira Kurashige and Wife, Kiyome Kurashige. One Daughter, Alice Kurashige re/ details of losses, personal & material, due to wartime evacuation; a copy of H.R. 7763; copies of FCSC Form 560a 12/1954, "Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United State . . . (Successor to the War Claims Commission) Application for Detention Benefits for Civilian American Citizens or Their Survivors" & Press release (5/6/55) from the "Foreign Claims Settlement Commission;" & a packet of letters (1949 & 1959) re/ Mr. & Mrs. L.H. Wolfgram's attempts to use the foreign claims commission for losses sustained "During the war years" as internees in the Santo Tomas prison, Manila.

Box 21, Folder 26

Federal Government - Agencies: GAO 1959-1960

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Only two main items in this folder. Letters (Dec. 1959 to Jan. 1960) from La Mesa constituent Frank J. Krantz, Congressman Wilson, Joseph Campbell (Comptroller General of the U.S.) & a news clipping "Agency Saves U.S. 60 Million In 1959" (UPI) re/ audits of government agencies and Mr. Krantz' anti-government point of view and a letter (9/14/60) from Frank E. Alderman (President, Consulting Engineers Assn. of California) & Wilson's reply (9/28/60) re/ another anti-public agency point of view.

Box 21, Folder 27

Federal Government - Agencies: Gen. Serv. Admi . 1961-1962

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A small collection of letters, an office note & federal publications. Examples are: letters ( Oct. 1962) from constituents Charles V. Langon & W.S. Miller, Jr. & attached Wilson office note re/ North Park Development Assn. and a building project for the General Service Administration and leasing agreements; letters (May - July 1961) from John L. Moore (Administrator, GSA) and enclosed "copy of of a recently published pamphlet entitled 'Leasing Space to the Government" and "the booklet, 'Doing Business With the Federal Government.'"

Box 21, Folder 28

Federal Government - Agencies: Housing & Home Finance 1957

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Copies of HHFA notices for "Lowe, Malcom . . .JUNE 13, 1957 re: legislation concerning interest rates on residence hall loans for California state colleges" & "RE: Correspondence with Roy E. Simpson . . . June 24, 1957 Re: Thanks for fine response which Mr. Wilson gave to request to gaining approval of state college residence hall program.

Box 21, Folder 29

Federal Government - Agencies: International Cooperation Adm. 1957-1960

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A small collection of letters, articles, reports & a telegram. Examples are: a typed copy of a report entitled "Replies To Criticisms of the International Cooperation Which Appear in the 'Ugly American' Summary," prepared by Office of Mutual Security Information, U.S. Department of State, October 1959; the 23 page booklet entitled "Reply To Criticism in the Ugly American;" a letter (12/31/1957) from Guilford Jameson (Deputy Dir. for Congressional Relations, International Cooperation Admin.) to Wilson and attached pamphlet entitled "Development Loan Fund;" letters (1959) from constituent Ruel Liggett (Attorney at Law), an attached editorial by Raymond Moley, "Money Against Nature" (Newsweek, 6/29/59) & a news clipping,"Postscript to a Sawmill" (n.d. n.s.), Congressman Wilson's replies & letters from Guildford Jameson (Deputy Dir. for Congressional Relations, ICA) re/ a sawmill rusting away in Iran and critiques of government support for agriculture; letters and telegram (1960) re/ the ICA's Investment Guaranty Program.

Box 21, Folder 30

Federal Government - Agencies: ICC 1959-1963

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A collection of letters, notes, news clippings and other items. Examples are: letters (1959) from constituent Alexander W. Kahn, Leon W. Parma (Admin. Asst. to Wilson), ICC Secretary Harold D. McCoy & Margaret Young (Wilson's Secretary) re/ a complaint about the handling of household goods by Pan American Van Lines, Inc.; a large packet of corresp. & invoices (1958-59) re/ Greyhound Lines, ICC and complaints from John T. Warburton (Principal, Grossmont High School), John A. Burdick (Grossmont High School Associated Student Advisor) as to interstate commerce fees for 12 charter buses, round trip, to Yuma, AZ on Oct. 10, 1958; letters (1963) from constituent Frank A. Marik, Congressman Wilson, Hiram H. Spicer, III (Legislative Counsel, ICC) & attached news page from LABOR (9/28/63) re/ complaints about RR grade crossing hazards & an example in "30 Killed in Crash; Stress Greater Crossing Safety" near Salinas CA & deaths of imported Mexican farm workers; letters (1963) from Congressman Wilson, Don L. Walker (Walker's Clairemont Transfer) & Interstate Commerce Commission Secretary Harold D. McCoy re/ complaints about those tenders for the military that do not follow PUC and ICC rates, thus a monoply exists.

Box 21, Folder 31

Federal Government - Agencies: Maritime Commission 1956

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One telegram and one letter (5/4/56) from P.H. Davenport (President, Southern Equipment and Supply Company, San Diego) & a reply (5/7/56) from E.F Terrar (Admin. Asst. to Wilson) re/ "a hearing before the Maritime Commission on the subject of Pope & Talbot Steamship Compnay being allocated additional freighters for inter-coastal service." Mr. Davenport urges Wilson to support this "It would be great service to us and to the National Steel & Shipbuilding . . . in San Diego."

Box 21, Folder 32

Federal Government - Agencies: Office of Rent Stablization 1952 -1953

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, news items and other material. Examples are: Several letters from constituents and Wilson's replies objecting to the Office of Rent Stabilization in contrast to a 6 page copy of an editorial by Paul White for KFMB, 8:13 P.M., Feb. 10, 1953 discussing the issues facing "117,000 families in San Diego County -- those who rent their homes. On April 30th, unless something is done about it by Congress or the State, their rents will no longer be controlled:" a letter (2/16/53) from J.H. Sutton of Lakeside to Senator Kuchel re/ the unwise recent move of dropping controls on gasoline -- this was "a mandate to bankrupt the average family;" an 8 page copy of a press release from the Office of Price Stabilization (2/18/53) re/ "Price Decontrol Actions;" a telegram (2/7/53) from a "Hopeful Republican and Earnest Worker Toward Your Election" objecting that Wilson was not doing enough to stop rent control, we "want no more of Harry's Fair Deal;" a 3 page letter (1/19/53) from Forrest J.T. May (Lucky Stores, Inc.) to Congressman Wilson complaining about OPS price controls; a 4 page copy of John Cotton's "The Apartment Industry" (V.P., National Apartment Owners's Assn.) celebrating the new presidential administration's business friendly environment; a large packet of letters (Mar.-May 1953) re/ Trailer Court & Motel rentals and price controls in San Diego County; a "copy of report of the meeting (3/53) held . . . in the City of Coronado, California, in connection with certain rental problems that have arisen in that locality;" several more letters from constituents to Congressman Wilson & his replies indicating either pro or con as to continued rent control for San Diegans; a large collection of letters (Aug. 1952 - Feb. 1953) re/ ORS rent ceilings for "luxury type apartments which constitute perhaps 5% of the rentable units being built today."

Box 21, Folder 33

Federal Government - Agencies: Office of Rent Stablilization 1952-1953

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A large collection of letters, telegrams, reports, news releases, news clippings and other material. Examples are: Exensive amount of corresp. from constituents as to pro or con views on rent control for San Diegans; a copy of San Diego Rental Board #1, #2 & #3 membership analysis (names and details); a 6 page copy of "Speaking of San Diego Monday, March 16, 1953" re/ a refutation to Coronado Mayor Harmon's fantasy that "major rent reductions were being ordered in his city as part of some kind of dark New Deal conspiracy;" copies of Congressman Wilson's response to 3 members of San Diego Rent Advisory Board #1 indicating his "chief objection to the system employed in San Diego;" a letter (4/11/53) from Nestor constituent Franklin A. Perry & Wilson's reply (4/28/53) re/ "your very frank and complete explanation of the operation of the Rent Stablilization program in San Diego County;" letters from members of Rent Advisory Board #1 to Wilson re/ misinformation and disagreement with Wilson's "hasty criticism of the the Board" and information in the San Diego Evening Tribune dated April 3, 1953; a press release packet from the Economic Stabilization Agency (Dec. 9, 1952) re/ "Report By Michael V. Disalle, Special Consultant, to Roger L. Putnam Administrator, ESA, on the Continuing Need for Direct Price Controls;"a 10 page Memorandum to William G. Barr Acting Dir. of Rent Stabilization from O.H. Peterson, Regional Dir., #VIII re/ "San Diego Defense Rental Area -- Your Memorandum of March 5, 1953;" copies of Memorandum to O.H. Peterson, Regional Dir. from Albert M. Olson, Area Rent Dir., San Diego re/ Quality Housing; copies of "Congressional Referral" for tenants and landlords re/ rent increases; news clippings from The San Diego Union (3/12/53) re/ "'Confiscatory' Rental Slash Orders Charged" and charges that outgoing Democrats are trying to embrass the new administration; a copy of a "COMPARABILITY Methods and Procedures" analysis (3/13/53) from San Diego Area Rent Office, a "Summary of Major Findings" for 1952 & more news clippings re/ San Diego.

Box 21, Folder 34

Federal Government - Agencies: Public Housing Admin. 1954-1956

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A large collection of letters, news clippings, memos, booklets, telegrams and other items. Examples are: letters (Ap. - May 1954) from E.F. Terrar, Jr. (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), Faye Hartman (Special Field Representative, Housing and Home Finance Agency San Diego), Congressman Wilson & attached news clipping "PHA, City Confer On Linda Vista Sale," Evening Tribune (5/20/54 - a-7) re/ constituent Arthur Nicodemus, tenants in the CAL-4803 Linda Vista Project, & a "Pay Rent or Quit" notice; a letter (9/23/54) to Congressman Wilson from Charles E. Slusser (Commissioner, PHA) re/ "transfer and relinguish temporary war housing projects" in Chula Vista and National City consisting of 1500 dwelling units; a letter (12/29/54) to Wilson from Acting Commissioner Cussie re/ "transfer and relinquish temporary war housing projects" in San Diego consisting of 1236 dwelling units; a letter (1/10/55) from Commissioner Slusser to Wilson & attached copy of "August 6, 1954 THE UNITED STATES HOUSING ACT OF 1937, AS AMENDED" 26 pages; 2 packets of letters (1954 & 1955) re/ "dedication of land at Linda Vista for recreation purposes" & "disposition of temporary housing units on Torrey Pines Road;"1 letter (5/3/55) & 1 telegram (6/1/55) from J.C. Lauderbach (Superintendent, Chula Vista City School District) & Wilson's replies (5/17 & 6/2/55) re/ Hilltop Housing Units, possible Navy acquisition and property adjacent for school site purposes; several letters (1955) from constituents related to such topics as: Boys Club in Linda Vista, anti governement slum clearance and housing for elder citizens from "Chuck" (Realtors Curtis Coleman Co), appeals to retain the Frontier United Church at 3601 Frontier Avenue for community use, the interests of the Linda Vista Methodist Church in acquiring "additional land to provide parking space, youth recreation facilities and future expansion, "the possiblity of transferring the Azure Vista Management-Community Building to the V. F. W. Post No. 2415;" a small packet of letters (July 1955) re/ complaints from San Diego Realty Board and responses from PHA re/ "low-rent program administered by" the Housing and Home Finance Agency; a letter (3/6/56) from Mr. & Mrs. Howard Bolton & Wilson's reply (3/14/56) re/ the Bolton's loss if their low-cost public housing is phased out -- "Where will the poor people go?;" an 8 page booklet, "Current Work of the Public Housing Administration;" letters

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