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Federal Government: Contracts - Shipbuilding, 1953-1956

 File — Box: 56, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, notes, memorandum and other items. This folder is sub-titled "West Coast." Examples are: Letters (Mar. - Ap. 1953) from Congressman John J. Allen, Jr. (Dem., CA) to President Eisenhower and members of the House "concerning the formulation of a national policy which will recognize the necessity of a well-dispersed ship building and ship repair industry; letters (Feb.-July 1953) from Congressman Wilson, C. Arnholt Smith (President, National Steel & Shipbuilding) & Anthony Martinolich (Martinolich Shipbuilding Co.) & a newsclipping (Copley Press) -- "Giant Carrier Work Sought for Coast" to promote West Coast ship construction; a packet of letters, statement & chart (Nov. 1953) re/ "Statement of R.D. Sweeney on Pacific Coast Shipbuilding and Ship Repair" & other evidence supporting private shipyards over Navy shipyards as being more cost effective; a telegram (3/15/55) from Thomas M. Carlson (City Attorney, Richmond, CA) & Wilson's reply (3/17/55) supporting H.R. 2036 and urging President Eisenhower to support the concept of constructing vessels on the West Coast; a letter (6 July 1955) from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy to Congressman Wilson re/ the California Congressional delegation's "urging the construction of the next aircraft carrier of the FORRESTAL-Class be assigned to the San Francisco Naval Shipyard.

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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