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Federal Government - Agencies: FHA, 1955-1957

 File — Box: 49, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, telegrams, maps, press releases and other items. Examples are: Letters (5/55) from Congressman Wilson, Fred Slick (City of San Diego Clerk), transmission slip from Mrs. Faye Hartman (FHA, San Diego) & a copy of Resolution No. 126034 commending "Faye Hartman for her splendid spirit of public and cooperative service in her official position as Special Field Representative of the Public Housing Administration of the United States;" letters (Dec. 1954 - Jan. 1955) from constituent Wayne Gross, Congressman Wilson & Walter Forward, Jr. (Dir. of FHA's S.D. Insuring Office) re/ complaints from Mr. Gross about misleading "FHA" advertising for a 4500 acre Sam Berger land development project in Lake Park; Western Union telegram (5/5/55) from John A. Steiger to Congressman Wilson re/ Housing needs for Camp Pendleton personnel; a letter (6/20/55) from Walter L. Forward, Jr. to Wilson re/ comments about the effect of airport and aircraft on housing locations & other letters containing similar concerns; a letter (5/27/55) from Martin L. Gleisch (President, American Housing Guild), Wilson's reply (6/10/55) & enclosed map of the "Kearny Mesa and North Clairemont Area" and concerns about the projected flight pattern of Miramar; letters concerning down payment requirements and rules governing mortgage insurance for servicemen; letters (11/55) from Congressman Wilson to various city officials, from Albert M. Cole (Administrator, Housing and Home Finance Agency) & attached copy of "Information For Public Agencies Regarding Assistance For Advances Under Public Law 560" re/ Wilson's help to various local officials in using this federal program; press releases from Congressman Wilson re/ "Active duty personnel will . . . be able to buy homes on a 5% down payment under the National Housing Act & the appointment of Faye Hartman as "director of an FHA district insuring office;" a letter (n.d.) from Coronado constituent Lucille B. Hayes & a response (12/3/54) from E.F. Terrar, Jr (Admin. Asst. for Wilson) re/ increase in rental costs for public housing & other complaints; letters (4/56) from B.W. Decker (S.D. Chairman, Republican Central Committee), Charles E. Slusser (Commissioner, PHA), Congressman Wilson & enclosed RESOLUTION from the Republican Central Committee praising the "able administration of Mrs. Faye Hartman" and other Republicans in government elective and appointive offices; copies of press releases from the Housing and Home Finance Agency (1957) re/ "plans for a new elementary school at Bonita, San Diego County," and "plans for a new elementary school at El Cajon, San Diego County."

Dates

  • created: 1955-1957

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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