A collection of letters, memos, memorandums, news releases, news clippings and other items. Examples are: One letter (4/19/79) from Congressman Ray Roberts (Chairman, Committee on Veterans Affairs) to Wilson & attached letter (4/6/79) from Max Cleland (Administrator, VA, Washington, D.C.) announcing “the appointment of Mr. Douglas B. Wadsworth as Assistant Director of the Veterans Administration Regional Office, San Diego;” stapled packet containing letters (June & July 1975) from Congressman Wilson, Donald P. Young (Acting Asst. Administrator, G.S.A.), Richard L. Roudebush (Administrator, VA, Washington, D.C.), San Diego City Councilman Leon Williams & attached copy of Veteran’s Affairs (Vol. 4, No. 1, August 1975) re/ Councilman Williams’ concern over the G.S.A.’s decision to relocate the VA office from downtown to Mission Valley; stapled copies of corresp. (May-June 1974) from Congressman Wilson, Allan G. Kaupinen (Asst. Admin., G.S.A.), Chula Vista Mayor Thomas D. Hamilton, Jr. & attached photocopies of news article “VA Seeks Space For Office, Clinic,” (n.d., n.s.) & excerpt from “San Diego Greater Metropolitan Area” map emphasizing Chula Vista location re/ Mayor Hamilton’s recommendation that a Chula Vista location for a VA office and clinic would best serve “minority and indigent area population groups;” 1 letter (3/27/74) from Frank M. Borrello (National Environmental Committee, VFW) & Wilson’s reply (4/10/74) re/ the lack of an invitation to Mr. Borrello to attend the S.D. Regional Veterans Administration office opening; 1 thank you card (3/25/74) from constituent Betty Holmes to “Margie” thanking her “for including me in your special guest list for the VA Regional Office dedication;” stapled copies of letters (Jan.-Feb.1974) from Congressman Wilson & William A. Colbert re/ Mr. Colbert’s interest in & transfer to “the new San Diego VA Regional Office;” stapled copies of letters (Jan.-Feb. 1974) from Congressman Wilson & Donald R. Ramsey (Dir., VA Regional Office, Los Angeles) re/ a constituent’s interest in employment at the new VA office in S.D.; 1 copy of VA press release—“Hold For Release 8:00 A.M., 2/4/74” re/ “The San Diego Regional Office of the Veterans Administration opened its doors today at 1250 Sixth Avenue in downtown San Diego [There were 272,00 vets in S.D., Imperial & Riverside Counties);” 1 letter (1/14/74) from Senator Bob Dole to Congressman Wilson & attached photocopy of a letter (12/21/73) from Warren Wagoner (VA Attorney in L.A. office) re/ Mr. Wagoner’s interest in advancement opportunities in the new regional office to be opened in S.D. & his wife’s interest in being active in the Republican Party; 1 copy of a “Telephone Release—Jan. 11, 1974” re/ “U.S. Congressman Bob Wilson announced today that lease agreements have been signed by the GSA for 23,900 square feet of space at 1250 6th Avenue for the Veteran’s Administration’s new Regional Center;” small, stapled packet containing 1 letter (1/9/74) from Donald E. Johnson (Office of the Administrator of Veterans Affairs), “Memo For File” (1/8/74) & office notes re/ appointment of Donald R. Ramsey as director of new VA Regional Office in S.D. & office notes on location, number of employees, etc.; 2 letters (12/17 & 12/19/73) from Congressman Wilson & Richard L. Roudebush (Asst. Deputy Administrator, VA, Washington, D.C.) & attached photocopy of Roy Kipp, “VA Checks Snarled In Red Tape,” The San Diego Union (12/11/73) re/ “We are getting so much mail regarding the attached news clipping and it really hurts;” stapled copies of “Memo To Boss FYI: Karen” (12/27/73) from Paul, memo—“Dec. 6 Boss/Paul” & attached photocopy of “San Diego County Veteran’s Loan Program As Proposed By the San Diego Veterans Cost of Instruction Task Force” (3 pp.) re/ “David Leslie’s proposal, financing the interim loan program from county revenues since it had been determined that the feds would not allow them to use shared federal revenues;” stapled copies of memo—“January 2, Paul/Boss,” & letters (12/10 & 12/28/73) from Congressman Wilson & Mildred S. McAuley (Student Placement and Financial Aid Office, Grossmont College) re/ “the San Diego County Board of Supervisors has just passed a $200, 000 emergency general relief fund for veterans;” 1 letter (12/19/73) from Arthur F. Sampson (Administrator, GSA) thanking Wilson for his Dec. 6th letter concerning the GSA’s efforts to establish VA offices in S.D.; 1 letter (11/30/73) from C. Paul Villani (S.D. Lodge No. 168, B.P.O. Elks) & Wilson’s reply (12/17/73) re/ Professor Villani’s request to Wilson to help expedite “GI Bill checks to Vietnam Veterans at San Diego Mesa College & his son’s interest in the Naval Academy; stapled copies of letters & office memos (Nov.-Dec. 1973) from Congressman Wilson, Odell W. Vaughn (Chief Benefits Dir., VA, Washington, D.C.), William E. Berry (D.A.V. Industries, Inc.) & photocopy of “Lawsuit Threatened Area Vets Hurt By VA’s Snafu” (The Daily Californian, 11/27/73) re/ the crisis over L.A.’s handling of S.D. veterans’ claims & their office’s attempts to assuage the problems; small packet containing Congressman Wilson press notice (12/5/73) “For Immediate Release—April ‘74 Target Date Set For Regional VA Center” & attached stapled photocopies of completed GSA Standard Form 81, “Request For Space” for S.D. Regional Office (8 pp.) & GSA Form “Request For Space” for VA Outpatient Clinic in S.D. (5 pp.); 1 letter (11/19/73) from Harry Aronoff & Richard J. Cosgriff (Commander & Adjutant, Harry S. Nelson Chapter No. 3, DAV) to Wilson re/ a DAV resolution thanking Wilson “for his efforts in bringing to San Diego a Regional Office of the Veterans Administration;” small, stapled packet containing a letter (10/15/73) from Harold R. Carter, Wilson’s reply (10/29/73) & completed VA “Position Description” form re/ Mr. Carter’s “interest in being appointed Chief Attorney for the new VA Regional Office to be established in San Diego;” 2 letters (9/17/73) from Joseph C. McCormick, Jr., Wilson’s reply (9/25/73) & 1 letter (9/11/73) from Bea Johnson (Chief, Finance & Data Processing Div., VA Regional Office, L.A.) re/ Mr. McCormick’s many problems with the Los Angeles Regional Office; 1 copy of The Veteran News (Vol. 29, No. 3, Aug.-Sept. 1973); 1 letter (8/16/73) from Clayton H. Brace (VP & General Manager, KGTV10) re/ “annual convention of the California Grape & Tree Fruit League,” Wilson’s participation & we “were delighted with the news from the Veterans Administration about the new regional office;” 1 letter (8/27/73) from constituent Linda M. Teeling & Wilson’s reply (8/10/73) re/ veteran Teeling’s appreciation of Wilson’s 20 years “of honorable service as a Congressman” & his support for a VA Regional Office in S.D.; 1 letter (7/14/73) from constituent & veteran Ms Barbara Everett, & Wilson’s reply (8/3/73), thanking Wilson for his support in obtaining a VA Regional Office in S.D.; 2 letters (7/20 & 8/2/73) from William E. Berry (consultant, D.A.V. Industries, Inc.) & Wilson’s letter (8/2/73) re/ false rumors that a VA move to S.D. was not contemplated for the foreseeable future & Mr. Berrry’s suggestion that counties of San Diego, Riverside, and a portion of Orange” be included in the new regional office’s territory; 2 photocopies of news articles—“Computerized VA Center Planned Here” (n.d., n.s.) & “New VA center announced for San Diego area,” (Tribune, 7/9/73); 1 letter (7/11/73) from constituent James J. Mietzel & Wilson’s reply (7/18/73) re/ Mr. Mietzel’s “interest in working at the new VA Regional office; 1 small packet containing, “June 5 Memo To Boss From Paul,” “Memorandum of Call [n.d.],” “Memo To The Boss,” & 1 letter (5/30/73) from Gloria E. Penner (Dir. of Public Affairs, Public Broadcasting San Diego) including a copy of a 1972 map of SDSU re/ Senator Cranston’s role in 1 day hearing in S.D.on VA Regional Office & potential “political hay for Cranston,” support for “Veterans Cost of Instruction Program” & Penner’s “CONVERSATION” a program about veterans affairs & Wilson’s participation; 1 copy of “Veterans Affairs Meeting April 13, 1973 At the University of San Diego Campus De Sales Hall—Antonio H. Villela Reporter” (32 pp.); 1 stapled packet containing corresp. (Ap.-May 1973) from Odell W. Vaughn (Chief Benefits Dir., VA, Washington, D.C.), Congressman Wilson & Dr. George Weston (Dir., Veterans Affairs Office, Southwestern College) re/ April 13, 1973 meeting at USD, Wilson’s comments on & reference to numbers of veterans in S.D. county—according to the 1970 Census there were 199,600; 1 letter (4/19/73) from William E. Berry (Nelson Chapter No. 3, DAV) & Wilson Admin. Asst. Paul Tsompanas’ reply (4/24/73) re/ Mr. Berry’s comments on the USD April 13 meeting & its various participants; 1 photocopy of “Rep. Wilson proposes San Diego VA center (Tribune, 4/14/73); 1 letter (7/27/72) from Don Downward (National Service Officer, DAV, S.D.) & Wilson’s reply (8/1/72) re/ attached copy of “Resolution PS-030” adopted by the 51st DAV Annual Convention in Palm Springs, June 21-25, 1972—“to reinstate a VA Regional Office at San Diego, California without delay;” 1 letter (8/1/72) from Congressman Wilson to William E. Berry (DAV) & attached copy of a letter (7/31/72) from Don E. Johnson (Administrator, VA, Washington, D.C.) to Wilson re/ the L.A. Regional Office vs. San Diego’s need for a Regional Office; 1 letter (7/12/72) from William E. Berry (DAV) & 2 letters (7/20/72) from Congressman Wilson (plus draft copy) re/ “Local agitation has again developed to persuade the VA to re-establish a Regional Office in the San Diego area. Some of the reasons are . . . “ & Wilson’s comments to VA Administrator Johnson on Mr. Berry’s suggestions; stapled copies of corresp. (Jan. & June 1972) from Paul Tsompanas (Wilson Admin. Asst.), C.J. Economou (Deputy Citizen Asst., City of San Diego) & Robert W. Williamson (Pres., Veterans Club, S.D. City College) re/ the need to improve service to S.D. veterans by re-establishing a VA regional office in S.D.; 1 letter (11/22/69) from Pearl A. Bennett (Legislative Chairman, AMVETS), attached “resolution adopted by AMVETS [9/23/69]” & Wilson’s reply (12/3/69) “concerning the need for a San Diego Regional Office of the Veterans Administration;” 1 small packet containing corresp. (July-Aug. 1969) from Donald E. Johnson (Administrator, VA, Washington, D.C.), A.W. Farmer (Chief Benefits Dir., VA, Washington, D.C.) & Congressman Wilson (including his draft copy) re/ Wilson’s support for a VA Regional Office in San Diego, problems “confronting San Diego Veterans. . . , [the] understaffed Los Angeles Regional Office,” Wilson’s congratulation to Johnson on his appointment as VA Administrator, Johnson’s praise for the L.A. Office, their heavy workload in Southern California & “findings of Mr. Frank Kirchoff . . . . into complaints about service on Loan Guaranty cases in our Los Angeles office;” 1 letter (6/13/69) from George H. Chase (Senior V.P., Palomar Mortgage Co.) & Wilson’s reply (6/18/69) re/ Mr. Chase’s support for a S.D. VA Regional Office—“It is practically impossible to call by phone or personally contact the [L.A.] VA office with success;” 1 letter (6/9/69) from B.D. Newsome (Commander, 22d Dist., American Legion) & Wilson’s reply (6/16/69) re/ praise for Wilson’s continued efforts on behalf of veterans & the need to re-establish a S.D. VA office—“We, as Legionnaires, have been concerned about the closing of the V.A. Regional Office in San Diego ever since it happened in 1955;” 1 letter (6/7/69) from Beatrice O. Rotter (Licensed Real Estate Broker, La Mesa) & Wilson’s reply (6/12/69) re/ complaints “about the length of time required to process a V.A. Loan . . . . We need an office in our San Diego area;” 1 page photocopy of news articles (n.d. & n.s.)—“Regional Veterans’ Office Needed, Bob Wilson Says” & “Van Says SD Vets Shorted;” 1 news release (5/29/69) “From the Office of Rep. Bob Wilson . . . San Diego, California” – “he intends to ask the Veterans Administration to establish a regional office in San Diego to provide better service for the area’s 200,000 veterans . . . . The Congressman will participate Friday in the Memorial Day ground breaking ceremony for the $34.5 million 811-bed hospital on Torrey Pines Mesa which is scheduled to be operational in 1972 . . . . cash benefits and services provided to San Diego County veterans in 1968 totaled $44.2 million.”