Federal Government: Depts. HEW, 1961-1962
Scope and Contents
A large collection of letters, news releases, memorandum, memos, and bulletins. Examples are: press release for Dec. 22, 1961 from Office of Education (HEW) re/ "A new policy calling for at least one year of graduate study for all student counselors trained under the National Defense Education Act" -- San Diego State College was listed as having 33 enrollees for the 1962 summer session; a packet of corresp. ( Mar.-Sept. 1961) re/ CA Pharmaceutical Assoc. complaints about FDA using pharmacies as scapegoats in abuses of drug samples; letters (Mar.-May 1961) from constituent Norman W. Tolle, Wilson and Surgeon General Luther L. Terry re/ complaints about the PHS taking "responsibility for informing the public about all available health services" such as selling the public on the need for fluoridating water supplies; letters ( Mar.-Ap. 1961) from constituent Earl Hunsberger, Congressman Wilson & John L. Harvey (Deputy Commissioner, FDA) concerning the sale of amphetamine drugs to the public and the need to amend the existing law to label this drug with "Caution;" copy of a "Notification to Members of Congress" (12/4/62) re/ San Diego City College has been approved for a $14,449 federal contribution to train licensed vocational nurses under the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962; a letter (n.d. but received 11/16/62) from constituent Stanley Burroughs re/ Wilson's failure to perform oversight functions that Mr. Burroughs requested; other packets of corresp. in this folder deal with dietary food regulations; a National Conference on Air Pollution planned for Dec. 1962; pollution of water by detergents; complaints against HEW's administration of Welfare Benefits; appreciation of Wilson's assistance in helping a disabled constituent receive local help; information on the Goodwill Industries; information on physical fitness programs & an HEW approved project for the San Diego Metropolitan Sewage System -- El Cajon's Share -- $250,000.
Dates
- created: 1961-1962
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