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Federal Government - Air Force, 1953-1956

 File — Box: 50, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, memorandum, a petition and other information. Examples are: Copies of "Report of Air Force Family Housing Projects Authorized Under Fy 57 and Prior MCP" as of 28 August 1956 and 12 September 1956, "Mt. Laguna, Calif." referenced; "Memorandum July 25, 1955," letter & telegram response from Congressman Wilson re/ telephone calls about property Mrs. Judson owns in the Pine Valley area and Army engineers surveying the area for an air strip; 2 letters (1/8/54) from Congressman Wilson re/ runway problems at Luke Field near Phoenix, AZ; a collection of letters (1955-1956) & a petition "protesting the construction of an aircraft landing strip in the Pine Valley area "for liaison type aircraft in connection with the Mount Laguna Radar Station;" a letter (7/11/56) to Wilson from Major General Joe W. Kelly (USAF) re/ "the number of bombs that would be necessary to inflict heavy damage on Russian key facilities and industries;" a packet of telegrams, letters & "Air Force Procurement Circular No. 10" (2/11/55) re/ concerns about "dispersal" (i.e. loss) of federal support for aircraft and electronic industries in Southern California, illicted much response from the local Chamber of Commerce.

Dates

  • created: 1953-1956

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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