Federal Government: Department of State -- United Nations, 1961
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, statements, bulletins, magazine excerpt, petitions, telegram and other items. Most of this folder contains corresp. sent to Wilson from constituents and has both pro and con opinions as to the United Nations and the U.S. as a participant. Some examples are: letters (Nov. 1960-Jan. 1961) from Dr. Norman M. O'Farrell, Congressman Wilson & William B. Macomber, Jr. (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) regarding a query from Dr. O'Farrell about those behind in dues to the UN; letters (Feb.-Mar. 1961) from Mrs. Freeman D'Vincent, Wilson & Brooks Hays (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) re/ concern from a constituent about "the dark forces at work which would negate the slow, painful progress mankind has made toward the goal of world cooperation;" letters (June 1960) from Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Kline (El Cajon), Wilson, Brooks Hays (Asst. Sec., Dept. of State) & a "Statement Prepared With Particular Reference To Allegations Made In Publications of Cinema Educational Guild, Inc., of Hollywood, California On The United Nations" re/ the State Department's response to the Kline's concern about U.S. participation in the UN and their fears of communism; a letter (11/20/61) from Lt. Cmdr. James P. Oberholtzer, Wilson's reply (12/4/61) & attached copy of a newspaper advertisment & petition signed by San Diegans (n.d) re/ Lt. Cmdr. Oberholtzer's critical reactions to the accusations in the advertisment about "United Nations Tyranny" & Wilson's reply letter indicates his views on the UN; a letter (10/23/61) from Lakeside constituent Mrs. Virginia Adams & Wilson's reply (11/28/61) re/ praise for Ambassabor Henry Cabot Lodge and politics; several letters & a telegram (Nov.-Dec. 1961) indicating constituent interest in UNICEF programs & fears of communist influence; a small packet of corresp. & a brochure from "Conservative Americans" re/ Chula Vista constituent Burton Dale Horton"s reaction to the brochure's attempt to defame the UNICIF's trick or treat program on Halloween; a letter (12/8/61) from Harry J. Verbage, his attached copy of "The UN Is Dead . . .," HUMAN EVENTS (12/8/61) re/ Mr. Verbage's conservative viewpoints on the UN; a copy of a petition from the San Diego City Panhellenic Assoc. Citizenship Committee & Wilson's response (12/4/61) re/ anti-Cuban attitudes and need for stronger stances against communisim in the Americas; and a letter (Oct. 1961) from the San Diego Federation of Republican Women's Cubs, their enclosed petition & Wilson's reply (12/11/61) re/ a viewpoint that "Entangling alliance through TREATY committments prevent the United States from taking action concerning CUBA . . . ."
Dates
- created: 1961
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Robert (Wilson, Robert Carlton) (1916-) (Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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