Federal Government: Army, 1965
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, memos, reports, telegrams and news clippings. Examples are: letters (Sept. 1965) from constituent A.J. Close, Congressman Wilson and Col. J. L. Blackwell (Chief of Legislative Liaison, Dept. of the Army) re/ Mr. Close's letter to Sen Dirksen, Sec. of Defense McNamara & Congressman Wilson re/ Mr. Close's suggestions about using odor-producing pills, compact radio transmitters and other devices "for defeating Communist insurgency in South Vietnam;" letters and planning information (June 1965) from Walter J. Boyan (Chairman, Clairemont's Independence Day Parade) and responses from Congessman Wilson & Col. J.L. Blackwell (Chief of Legislative Liaison, Dept. of the Army) re/ asking Wilson to help in securing "a set of colors by any Army or Army Reserve Unit in the San Diego Area;"1 copy of U.S. Army Command Information Unit, "Command Information Fact Sheet," Issue No. 31, 13 July 1965 re/ "Personnel Overseas Assignment Policies;" a stapled packet of corresp. and information (June-July 1965) re/ 900 ROTC mailings to high school graduates & a constituent's concerns & a collection of letters, telegrams, notices & news clippings (Dec. 1964-Feb. 1965) re/ the meningitis outbreak at Fort Ord and the resumption of basic combat training there on April 1, 1965.
Dates
- created: 1965
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Robert (Wilson, Robert Carlton) (1916-) (Person)
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