Federal Government: Agriculture, 1963
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, telegrams & other items. Examples are: Letters ( May 1963) from Congress Wilson, Charles Keely (Copley News Service, Washington, D.C.) & George R. Lander (Office Mgr., Agricultural Stablization and Conservation Service, Henry, Ill.) re/ Republican resistance to the current price support system of wheat production & influence in the election process; Memorandum (2/28/63) from Sec. Orville Freeman to Members of Congress re/ "Summary Effect of Wheat & Feed Grain Programs on CCC Costs . . . Highlights Indicating Success in Cutting Surpluses and Reducing Costs;" letters (Sept.-Oct. 1963) from constituent Mrs. Victor A. Welton, Congressman Wilson & Raymond A. Ioanes (Foreign Agricultural Service, Dept. of Ag.) re/ information on the "Meals for Millions . . . providing a food supplement to needy people" using protein meal, "which is not a surplus agricultural commodity;" a telegram (8/2/63) from J Russell Kennedy (General Mgr, CALCOT, Bakesfield, CA) to Congressman Wilson requesting his support for "the Cooley Bill, HR 6196, to save the cotton farmers' market and protect the economy of California and other cotton producing states;" 1 copy of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, "California 1961 Annual Report" (69 pp.); & letters (Sept,-Oct. 1963) from constituent Dr. Howard A. Ball, Wilson & E.P. Reagan (Acting Deputy Administrator, Agricultural Research Service) re/ Dr. Ball's concerns about the Dept's policy decision "involving the importation of thoroughbred horses foaled in Germany."
Dates
- created: 1963
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Robert (Wilson, Robert Carlton) (1916-) (Person)
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