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Federal Government Departments: Agriculture, 1956-1957

 File — Box: 56, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, memos, news clipping, postal cards and other items. Examples are: a copy of "Proposed Soil Bank Program," U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Commodity Stabilization Service, Notice General 348 (2-29-56, 12 pp.); Memo  (3/7/57) re/ REA loan for Mountain Empire Electric Cooperative in Campo for $96,500; a letter (3/17/57) from constituent K.A. Kimbrough, attached clipping from the Congressional Record "Extension of Remarks of Hon. Usher L. Burdick" & Wilson's reply (3/29/57) re/ various chemicals and drugs in foods and "feed for poultry;" a letter (5/31/57) from constituent Kenneth R. Rearwin & Wilson's reply (6/17/56) re/ concerns about "the amount of money the agricultural programs are costing the government;" a packet of corresp. (May-July 1957) from Wilson, the Dept. of Agriculture & Alpine, CA constituent G.O. Enquist re/ DDT spraying, the Gypsy Moth and natural enemies; letters (May-July 1957) from Sam Grossman (KFSD-TV), Congressman Wilson & Richard E. McArdle (Chief, Forest Service) re/ Mr. Grossmon's "bid for a proposed $600,000 Resort at Mammoth Mountain in the High Sierras;" letters (Aug.-Sept. 1957) from constituent Stanley Rogers, Wilson & Marvin B. McLain (Acting Secretary of Agriculture) re/ a critique of the "elimination of 53,000 aces from the Three Sisters Primitive Area, Williamette and Deschutes National Forest, Oregon" for selective lumbering & other uses; 1 postal card (11/2/57) from constituent C.W. VanOsdoll & letters (12/5, 11 &18/57) from Wilson & Forest Service re/ pending timber sales and wilderness legislation in the Klamath National Forest. The Forest Service denied any relationship.

Dates

  • created: 1956-1957

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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