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Committees: Veterans Affairs, 1961-1962

 File — Box: 40, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

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.

Dates

  • created: 1961-1962

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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