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Federal Government: Defense Department, 1960

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 3
Identifier: Folder 3

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, memorandum, reports and other items. Examples are: "FYI From Don Hittle" to Wilson re/ Secretary Gates requests prompt notification "of any problem before the JCS upon which a disagreement is developing; 2 letters (Mar.-Ap. 1960) & "comprehensive material on the overall Defense picture;" a letter (3/30/60) from O.M. Gale (Special Asst., Office of the Sec. of Defense) to Wilson & enclosed 6 page copy of his comprehensive statement regarding the strength of the nation's defenses, with particular reference to the current debate on the 'missile gap;'" letters (April 1960) from constituent Miss Josephine L. Correnti, Congressman Wilson, Col. William A. Curtin, Jr. (Deputy Dir., Office of Legislative Liaison, Office of the Sec. of Defense) & Floyd S. Bryant (Asst. Sec. of Defense) re/ inquiry from Miss Correnti for information on military activities in the Yuma, Arizona area; letters (Aug.-Sept. 1960) re/ Wilson's planning for a speech "on the subject of the Defense Department procurement trends" & a copy of the Dept's "plans for present and future weapons systems" (4 pp.); phone message re/ "Approximate number of troops in Near East, Far East & Europe, Approximate number of installations. This information is classified; however General Hittel's office supplied approximate figures on installations;" letters (Aug.-Nov. 1960) from constituent William E. Malloy, Jr., Miss Margaret M. Young (Wilson's Secretary), Lt. Col. C.H. Le Claire (Office of Legislative Liaison) & Errett P. Scrivner (Office of the Asst. Sec. of Defense) re/ inquiry as to "certain allegations attributed to Retired Navy Captain Robert A. Winston, author of a book entitled "The Pentagon Case."

Dates

  • created: 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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