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Federal Government - Agencies: FHA, 1953-1954

 File — Box: 49, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, brochures, reports, news clippings and other items. Examples are: corresp. from constituents seeking Wilson's assistance in transferring to larger public housing facilities; responses from the PHA; job applications and interests in employment with the FHA; the City of Coronado's interest in the agency; complaints about vacating dwelling units in public housing & evictions; a letter to Richard Nixon (5/18/53) from "A doubting Republican, who voted for a change" & does not see it for the "little people;" a notice of "Govern-ment Sale of Land - 186 Acres" in Nashville, Tenn.; a copy of Coronado Mayor Lloyd M. Harmon's letter re/ anti rent control, Harry Truman and other governmentsl activities, a constituent's "well-written letter of protest against the dismantling of Government Housing projects;" letters and news information re/local Republican activities and PHA; corresp. re/ Navy housing in San Diego; problem of an owner of leased land located in the Frontier Housing Section on Midway Drive which the government obtained in 1944; a copy of a "Nite Letter" (11/4/53) to Senator William F. Knowland from the building industry strongly recommending the appointment of their associate, Charles A. Taylor, as FHA Director; & other constituent concerns in this folder.

Dates

  • created: 1953-1954

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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