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Federal Government: Commerce Department, 1959-1960

 File — Box: 57, Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11

Scope and Contents

The sub-title to this folder is "Representative for San Diego." This is a collection of letters, news clippings, notes, telegrams and other items. Examples are: a small packet of letters, news clipping & a press release (Jan. 1960) re/ information on Coast and Geodetic Survey, "Nautical Chart No. 5107, San Diego and Mission Bays," a discussion of concerning problems of inadequate information, communications with the Port Director and other issues; San Diego news clippings (1/60) sent by Congressman Wilson to Dept. of Commerce; a letter (2/2/60) from John F. Borchers (General Mgr., San Diego Chamber of Commerce) & Wilson's reply (2/8/60) re/ visit of Dept. of Commerce representatives Richard H. Krause & Robert Newland to San Diego and planned events; a packet of correspondence & items from the International House and World Trade Mart of San Diego, Inc. re/ "Progress Report for the Period March 1 - November 30, 1959" a questionaire & other pertinent items related to the Dept. of Commerce visit to San Diego and Los Angeles; news clipping from the Evening Tribune (2/3/60, A3) re/ "Commerce Official Sees Office Need . . . Richard H. Krause Studies facilities here;" a letter (2/23/60) from Richard H. Krause to Wilson indicating that "From our analysis we have come to the conclusion that we would like to establish a 'Field Service Office' in San Diego;" office note and Copley Press Leased Wire (2/25/60) indicating that a Commerce Field Service Office will be opened in San Diego with "experts in Domestic and Foreign trade;" a letter (3/60) from John F. Borchers (Chamber of Commerce) to Richard H. Krause confirming the offer of occupancy by the Dept. of Commerce of an office in the San Diego Chamber's building; and further corresp. on the projected relocation of the Field Service Office "at the foot of Broadway" in the International House & World Trade Mart of San Diego building on a rental free basis.

Dates

  • created: 1959-1960

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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