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Federal Government: Camp Roberts, 1953-1956

 File — Box: 52, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memorandum, telegrams, news clippings and other items. Examples are: A copy of page 1 and 2 from the Paso Robles Press, July 14, 1953 re: "Attention Congress! Why ? . . . Close the most efficient Army Training Camp in the United States??;" Editorial p. 10, "Take a New Look At Camp Roberts," San Francisco Chronicle (July 17, 1953); a "Statement Regarding Camp Roberts, California," July 20, 1953 to House Armed Forces Committe from the Chamber of Commerce, City Attorney and Housing Director resisting the closing of Camp Roberts; a letter (9/10/53) from Geogre E. Stephens (Secretary, Camp Roberts National Defense Committee) noting "that it is false economy to close Camp Roberts;" a copy of the Camp Roberts National Defense Committee booklet "CAMP ROBERTS and Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation . . . .;" 2 letters (Aug. 24 & 25, 1953) from Camp Roberts National Defense Committe to Congressman Wilson and Lt. General A.C. McAuliffe (Dep. Chief of Staff for Operations & Administration, Dept. of the Army) detailing extensive information on retaining the Camp Roberts base; a copy of a long letter (10/20/53) to Congressman Dewy Short (Chairman, House Armed Services Committee) and enclosed booklet "? Why Close The Most Efficient Army Training Camp In The United States?;" a letter (4/7/54) from David H. Hildebran (Chairman, Young Republicans of California) and Wilson's reply(4/15/54) re/ indicating that Wilson saw insufficient justification to keep the camp open. "I must admit that it's a little ironical that Republicans would suffer from such actions . . . .;" a memorandum fro EFT (10/5/54) re/ information on Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia and CID record safety; letters (Sept.-Oct. 1955) re/ complaints about unhealthy conditions in the Army Hospital at Fort Ord, California; copies of Dept. of the Army Real Estate Aquisition and Disposal Projects - 1951-1956.

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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