Federal Government: Defense Department
Scope and Contents
A large collection of letters, telegrams, memorandums, publications, reports and other items. Examples are: letter and Fact Sheet (Ap. 1963) re/ Armed Forces Day in the Washington area; letters (Feb.-May 1964) re/ competitive sales of alcoholic beverages with military installations; a large packet containing corresp. and a copy of CHRISTANITY TODAY (Vol. VIII, No. 21, July 17, 1964) re/ complaints about the military use of a "Unified Curriculum" in military Sunday schools; an extensive amount of corresp. and items related to this topic of a compulsory curriculum that military Chaplins are required to use in Church serv ices; other topics in folder #26 include: complaints about Sec. McNamara's actions, constituent interest in a list of Medal of Honor holders now living in California & a list of "Medals of Honor awarded Navy and Marine Corps Personnel for action during World War II, an El Cajon constituent's proposal to save DOD millions of dollars annually, corresp. from Wilson and others criticizing the projected closurer of military bases, a Chula Vista constituent letter (111/20/64) to President Johnson questioning the "loyalty of Mr. McNamara, a DOD "News Release" for Nov. 19, 1964 re/ "Department of Defense Announces Actions To Discontinue, Reduce, or Consolidate Activities," and more information on the closing shipyards and other defense industry facilities to save federal dollars.
Dates
- Creation: 1953 - 1980
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