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Federal Government - Agencies: FHA, 1961-1965

 File — Box: 49, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memos, press releases & other items. Examples are: letters (Nov.-Dec. 19610 from William Burnett (Burnett Furniture Company) & Congressman Wilson & attached copy of "FHA Policy Installation of Wall-To-Wall Carpeting and Draperies In Apartment Units," Federal Housing Administration, Nov. 27, 1961 re/ query about FHA accepting "carpets and draperies as mortgage security in multi-family dwellings;" letters (July 1961) from constituent Floyd Wundrow & Congressman Wilson re/ Mr. Wundrow's problems, then resolution of issues, with the FHA; 1 letter (6/27/62) from Hugh Mields, Jr (Asst. Admin. for Congressional Liaison, Housing and Home Finance Agency) & enclosed copy of a press release announcing "two urban planning grants totaling $36,755 to aid Chula Vista and Mount Shasta in the preparation of comprehensive plans for their growth and development;" letters (May & June 1962) from Faye Hartman (Dir., FHA San Diego) & Rear Adm. Murr E. Arnold, Commandant, Eleventh Naval Dist. re/ prospective FHA multifamily foreclosed projects & a report to the Zone Operations Commissioner; 2 HHFA News releases for May & June 1962 re/ FHA "has developed a model statue for legal authority of condominium ownership" & appointment of Drake B. Moody to succeed Mrs. Faye Hartman "as director of FHA's San Diego . . . insuring office;" letters (May 1963) from Lemon Grove constituent Sam C. Harris (Harris & Associates, Developers and Builders), Congressman Wilson & Philip N. Brownstein (Commissioner, FHA) re/ confusion over FHA policy as to carpets & draperies in houses as opposed to apartments as appraised value; HHFA News release for 4/15/65 re/ "Sewage Facilities To Be Planned By Santee, Calif., Water District, with CFA Advance" of $4,500 Public Works Planning advance from the Community Facilities Admin. The project will cost $1,400,000 & a copy of a letter (2/11/?65) from constituent C.E. Pitsinger to the President of the United States & Wilson's reply (2/17/65) re/ Mr. Pitsinger's happiness with President Johnson's victory in November. "Now the dark clouds have all been cleared. Now we 'can breathe' again."

Dates

  • created: 1961-1965

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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