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Federal Government: Army, 1965

 File — Box: 51, Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11

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

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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