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.