California Western University, 1956-1961
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- created: 1956-1961
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Robert (Wilson, Robert Carlton) (1916-) (Person)
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