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Federal Government - Air Force, 1959-1960

 File — Box: 51, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, government reports, news releases and other items. Examples are: Letters (Oct.-Nov. 1959) from constituent Miss Dorothy R. Gombold, Margaret M. Young (Secretary to Wilson) & Colonel Harold P. Sparks (Dept. of the Air Force) re/ certain expenses Miss Gombold incurred in connection with household goods shipped from overseas; letters (March 1959) from constituent Edward Sarviel, Congressman Wilson, Major General W.P. Fisher (Dir. Legislative Liaison, USAF) & a copy of "Statement By the Secretary of the Air Force James H. Douglas On the Training Program at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas" re/ a controversial article in the March 1959 edition of "True" magazine; copies of 2 letters (4/9/59) re/ interest in Air Force policy about recruiting of individuals arrested for speeding; 2 letters (Sept. & Oct. 1960) to Wilson from the Dept. of the Air Force re/ anticipated "personnel build-up in Southern California in connection with the management of our missile and space programs; 5 letters (Feb.-Mar. 1960) from constituent Mrs. Virginia R. Bldgett, Congressmen Wilson & Francis E. Walter re/ the "Air Force Manual on Communist activities;" 3 letters (Ap.-May 1960) from Colonel C.L. Ashlock (Commander, Civil Wing, Civil Air Patrol, CA) & Wilson's reply (5/3/60) re/ "Senator Bartlett's contemplated legislation S3122" for Air Rescue Service; 1 copy of "REED COMMITTEE REPORT ON MATS" April 1960;" letters (Feb. & Mar. 1960 indicating Honorary Membership for Wilson in the Bolling Air Force Base Officers' Mess; a letter (2/26/60) from constituent Frank W. Seifert & Wilson's reply (3/24/60) re/ interest in number of air force bases being closed and Siefert's experience as a pilot and criticism of Brown Field as "a lousy flying field." a copy of "REPORT on Unidentified Flying Objects observed Feb. 24, 1959 by American - United Airline Pilots" compiled by UFO Research Committee, Akron, OH; a packet of corresp. (Jan. - Feb. 1960) re/ the controversy over the proposed closing of the MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL and its political and economic consequences to the community; 2 letters (2/60) from Congressman Gerald T. Flynn and a copy of his Statement to the Armed Services Committee re/ the "Disposition of Bong Air Force Base, Kansasville, WI and the potential harm to his district; 1 copy of "The Role of Military Air Transport Service In Peace and War, February 1960 (21 pp. & appendicies), copies of DOD News Releases on Report on M.AT.S, 1 letter (1/29/60) from H.F. Hugo (Sec'y, Retired Officers Assn.), Wilson's reply (2/9/60) & a Resolution from the Retired Officers Assn., North Bay Chapter, San Francisco (1/29/6) re/ M.A.T.S. must be maintained & a letter (1/22/60) from La Mesa constituent James Snapp, Jr., Wilson's reply (2/9/60) & a reprint from AIR FORCE and SPACE DIGEST (Jan. 1960) re/ "Members of the California Wing of the Air Force Association feel strongly that it is in the best interests of the United States to reactivate the B-70 Program."

Dates

  • created: 1959-1960

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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