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Congressional: Library of Congress, 1965

 File — Box: 41, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

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."

Dates

  • created: 1965

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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