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Federal Government: Defense Department, 1961

 File — Box: 58, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, press releases, telegrams and other items. Examples are: a letter (1/18/61) from Murray Snyder (Asst. Sec. of Defense) to Congressman Wilson re/ Mr. Snyder's praise for Wilson and others he worked with in Washington; a National Republican Congressional Committee, "For P.M. Release, Thursday, September 14, 1961," stressing "Rep. Bob Wilson (R. of Calif.) . . . today called on the Pentagon to explain why U. S. troops stationed in Germany were diverted to France to participate in the filming of a commercial movie;" a copy of a Feb. 1954 Dept. of Defense Instruction pamphlet re/ "Function of Pictorial Branch and Cooperation Policies;" a letter (9/25/61) from Arthur Sylvester (Asst. Sec. of Defense) to Wilson responding to his questions on "The Longest Day" motion picture & the use of Army troops; a collection of news clippings covering the use of troops for a movie; more letters and telegrams regarding the "Longest Day" movie being filmed in France with Army troops as criticized by Wilson and the Republican Party; letters (Aug.-Sept. 1961) from Chula Vista constituent Don A. Chase, Congressman Wilson & John E. Carland (Deputy Dir., Special Activities, Office of the Asst. Sec. of Defense) re/ Chula Vista's Golden Anniversary Parade and the rule permitting only one military band per each event; a letter (10/3/61) from retired Lt. Col. Floyd Oles (USAR) & Wilson's reply (10/20/61) re/ belated congratulations to Wilson for becoming Chairman of the RCCC and the controversy over showing of the anti-communist film "Operation Abolition;" a small packet of corresp. (Nov.-Dec. 1961) regarding the fuss and feathers over whether or not the Marine Band could play in the La Jolla Christmas Parade; a letter (10/11/61) from constituent Orville J. Davis (D.O.) & Wilson's reply (10/20.61) re/ Davis' criticism of Secretary McNamara and his policies.

Dates

  • created: 1961

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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