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Federal Government: Defense Department, 1962-1963

 File — Box: 59, Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & news clippings. Examples are: a copy of a nine page unsigned letter to "Mr. Chairman" from a person who identifies himself as "an aviation historian" regarding his support for the "B70 or RS 70 program;" a letter (4/9/62) from constituent Mrs. Elizabeth M. Casey, Wilson's reply (4/18/62) and attached copy of "This Is The Way Eskimos Deal With Wolf Packs" and "Statement By Senator Byrd of Virginia, In Re Health Institute Grants for Monkey Study" re/ Mrs. Casey's support for the B70 and criticism of foreign aid and other socially concerned federal programs; a letter from Romaine L. Poindexter (San Marino CA) and attached news clippings re/ support for the B70; several more letters as to similar constituent support for the B70 bomber and critiques of other federal programs and Wilson's replies indicate he "wholeheartedly" supported the development of the RS 70 program; a postal card (3/63) & a letter (3/30/63) from R. Smith (Royal Oak, Mich.), Congressman Wilson's reply (3/26/63) & an attached copy of "Too Much Government R & D?," Viewpoint, "Chemical Week" (3/30/63) re/ an exchange of views regarding Wilson's vote to expand defense funds at the same time he supported curbing what he called excessive Government spending; a letter (8/14/63) from Major General Barry Goldwater (AFRes) to Congressman Wilson re/ the 9999th Air Reserve Squadron meetings in Washington and commentary on RS-70 program.

Dates

  • created: 1962-1963

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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