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Federal Government: Army, 1964

 File — Box: 51, Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, government reports & other items. Examples are: "Information For Members of Congress 12 & 22 Oct. 1964" re/ "Latest developments on meningitias at Fort Ord, California;" a large packet of corresp. (Sept.-Nov. 1964) from constituents Mrs. Fred T. Sequin, Jr. & Mrs. Margaret Sage, Edgar M. Gillenwaters (Wilson's Admin. Asst.), Major General Edwin H.J. Carns (Commanding, Fort Ord), Congressman Wilson & the Sec. of the Army Stephen Ailes re/ meningitis epidemic at Fort Ord - 82 cases and 12 deaths; two letters pro and con (Oct. 1964) re/ the decision to close Watertown Arsenal; a letter (10/25/64) from constituent Bearl Bennett (Commander AMVETS Natl. 6th Dist.), Catherine Parham (Wilson Secretary) & Col. John W. Hanger (Chief of Support Services, Dept. of the Army) re/ turning the National Cemetaries over to the V.A.; "Information For Members of Congress," August & Sept. 1964 re/ Experimental Program for Volunteers Failing To Meet Army Enlistment Standards; 3 letters from La Jollan John T. Doyle & Congresman Wilson re/ Mr. Doyle's resignation from Federal Civil Service due to conditions "which exist within the XV US Army Corps;" two packets of corresp. (Feb.- May 1964) re/ questions and information as to the Joint Exercise DESERT STRIKE to held in May 1964; and letters (Feb.-Mar. 1964) from constituent G. Gordon Hurlburt, Congressman Wilson & Bridgadier General F. W. Boye, Jr. (Deputy Chief of Legislative Liaison, HQ. Dept. of the Army) re/ "information provided by your constituent on his son's experience with the M14 rifle."

Dates

  • created: 1964

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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