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Federal Government - Agencies: FTC, 1953-1959, 1961-1963

 File — Box: 49, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, news releases, periodical articles & other items. Examples are: letters (Oct.-Nov. 1955) from Edward Baranov ((CPA), E.F. Terrar, Jr. (Admin. Asst. to Wilson) & Robert N. Parriash (Secretary, FTC) re/ a client of Chinese descent doing a wholesale pen repair service since 1924 in San Diego that had difficulty in getting parts and supplies directly from the manufacturers. Was this restraint of trade?; a large packet of letters (Oct. 1957 to Feb. 1959) from FTC, Wilson, Fitch-Lane Optical Co. San Diego & others re/ alleged discrimination in sales process among optical companies; two letters (8/18/61) to Congressman Wilson from Robert S. Osgood, Inc. (Lumber and Veneers, Los Angeles) & the Philippine Mahogany Assoc., Inc. (South Pasadena, CA) re/ complaints against a trade group, "Mahogany Association," who "has been mounting an intensive . . . series of attacks on Philippine Mahogany;" a letter (3/23/62) from La Jolla constituent H. Foster Wright, Congressman Wilson's reply (3/28/62) and a tear sheet from BARRON'S that discusses FTC chairman Paul Rand Dixon critically "and the anti-business attitude of the Kennedy Administration;" letters (Oct. - Dec. 1963) from constituents Mr. & Mrs. Binley, Wilson, & Joseph W. Shea (Sec. FTC) re/ the Binley's concern about cigarette advertising and the smoking-health problem & a large collection of letters (June 192- July 1963) re/Congressman Wilson's assistance in helping consumers gain FTC protection against Damar Products, Inc. & Merchandise Credit Vouchers.

Dates

  • created: 1953-1959, 1961-1963

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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