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Federal Government: Contracts, 1955

 File — Box: 52, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, telegrams, & other items. A synopis of the contents are as follows: A letter (12/20/55) to Congressman Wilson from Chairman Carl Vinson with an enclosed report "from the Rubber Producing Facilities Disposal Commission concerning the sale of the Institute, West Virginia, synthetic plant;" a letter (6/27/55) from Ed Terrar, Jr. (Wilson's Admin. Asst.) & attached copies of letters (6/7/55 & 4/15/55) re/ U.S. Navy BuPers Invitation Bid #B164-55 and insufficient time to make bids; a large packet containing a letter (3/10/55) from Congessman L.C. Arends & attached copy of "The Facts About The Atomic Energy Commission's Contract with the Mississippi Valley Generating Company (MVG) for Electric Power" (27 pp), "Chronology" (7 pp.) & colored map; letters (Nov. 1954 - April 1955) from The Coca-Cola Bottling Co., the U.S. Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts & E. F. Terrar, Jr. (Wilson's Admin. Asst.) re/ discussion over cup-type vending machines vs. bottle-type vending machines on San Diego Naval Bases; a packet of letters & a telegram (Jan.-Mar. 1955) from Congressman Wilson, the U.S. Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks & DoD re/ "Charges for space, utitlities and related services furnished by Naval activities for the operation of vending machines;" a small number of letters (Oct. 1955) regarding complaints from Pacific Services & responses from the Commanding General, MCRD, as to dry cleaning competition being established on the base; letters (May-Aug. 1955) from J.M. B. Development Co., Congressman Wilson & attached copy of b&w aerial photograph and design picture of Lemon Grove Mayfair Shopping Center re/ Mr. Banister's interest in obtaining the Post Office committment for the Lemon Grove location; memorandum and letters (Aug.-Nov. 1955) re/ the El Cajon based Gruss Safety Strut Co., CAA, Wilson's office and a failed strut in a taxiing Piper Model A-18A; one letter (2/22/55) from Robert Peterson (President, OSCAR'S INC.) & Wilson's reply (3/24/55) re/ "Word reaches us that the Government, including the Armed Services, is interested in going out of the feeding business;" other companies & government organizations noted in several subsequent packets of correspondence include: General Truck and Engine Co., CA Governor's Committee for Ship Construction and Repair, American President Lines, Ltd., Moorsteen MFG. Co. Inc., USMC, extensive corresp. between the Continental Nut Co. & Dept. of the Army Quartermaster General, the Hotel Del Coronado & the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts (U.S. Navy); and corresp. (June-July 1955) between Wilson, Robert T. Silverman (Kay-Lab Inc. & the Asst. Sec. of Defense re/ "Excerpt From 'Broadcasting-Telecasting June 6, 1955, Issues," KUAM Guam & construction of an Armed Forces Radio station; one letter (7/21/55) from W.J. DeBrunner (Business Mg. , San Diego County Building & Construction Trades Council) & Wilson's reply ((7/29/55) re/ labor relations & contract with Navy; and a letter (7/28/55) from Norman W. Tolle (The Tolle Company Advertising and Public Relations) & Wilson's rely (8/2/55) re/ the Hage's company, its new food dispensing equipment on North Island and lots of personal commentary from a friend of Wilson.

Dates

  • created: 1955

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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