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Federal Government: Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, 1959-1960

 File — Box: 62, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, a telegram, office notes & memos. Examples are: a small packet of letters (11/58-1/59) from La Jolla resident  E. H. Wrightson, Congressman Wilson, & Dean J. Barron (Acting Dir., Audit Div., IRS) re/ complaints against the IRS from a Republican constituent; a note (5/8/59) from constituent Dr. John D. McCausland & attached copy of an editorial from THE BULLETIN OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY, "Since I Can't Take It With Me, May I Keep Some While I'm Here?" re/ proposal for reforming income tax to the 20% bracket and eliminating the 21 to 91 percent brackets; letters and a telegram (6/59) re/ tax exempt status for a guest lecture for the Zoological Society of San Diego; letters (July-Aug., 1959) from La Mesa constituent Frank J. Krantz, Congressman Wilson & R.A. Riddell (Dist. Dir., IRS) re/ Mr. Krantz's politically conservative criticism of the bureau and its policies; a large packet of corresp. (Oct.-Dec. 1959) re/ complaints from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce & others as to IRS lack of information, assistance to tax payers, & its office hours. Other constituent comments on San Diego affairs include bothersome jet noise from Lindbergh Field; a packet of letters (Jan.-Mar. 1960) from constituent R.J. Carlson, Congressman Wilson & Dwight E. Avis (Dir., Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Div., IRS) re/ Mr. Carlson's concern "that there is a move afoot to either prohibit the ownership of firearms or to register said firearms" & Wilson's & Mr. Avis' informational reply.

Dates

  • created: 1959-1960

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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