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Federal Government: Land, 1958-1960

 File — Box: 64, Folder: 2
Identifier: Folder 2

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, notes, memorandum, reports & government materials. Most letters are in small packets, arranged chronologically and according to topic or interest being evaluated. Examples are: letters (Jan. 1960) from constituents, Wilson and BLM personnel re/ interest in government land grants and homesteading; a letter (1/27/60) from Senator Clinton P. Anderson to Wilson re/ the Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission and the Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs proposing a moritorium on certain lands to determine land use; inquiry from the Lemon Grove Soroptimist Club re/ proposed low-cost housing community for San Diego County Senior Citizens; letters (Feb.-Mar. 1960) from Chula Vista constituents Mr. & Mrs. A.W. Borchers, Wilson & the Bureau of Land Management re/ difficulties in trying to obtain land under the Desert Land Act; a letter (3/17/60) from constituent Mrs. Janet H. Richards & Wilson's reply (3/24/60) re/ inquiry about Glider Port at Torrey Pines; a large packet of corresp. (1958-1960) re/ P & G Mining Co., Imperial Valley, litigation and appeals; other topics and concerns in subsequent packets are: constituent interest in land bordering the Naval District Recreational Center located in Mission Gorge; homestead applications (Feb.-May 1960); corresp.(Mar.-May 1960) & map related to concerns "about the steady subdivision and build-up of the land surrounding Camp Marston;" letters of concern over H.R. 11626 "which is intended to place on the market huge quantities of presently government owned land for further development;" controverial land negotiation with BLM and litigation re/ "Martin H. Schuler, Walter Y. Wentz;" BLM & squatters rights in the vicinity of Parker Dam; corresp. from Higgs, Fletcher and Mack (Attorneys at Law), property owners near Highway 78, Caliente Hot Springs and the State Park System; a large packet of corresp. (May' 58 - Sept.'60) re/ a hot mineral well near Niland, Calif.; and Associated General Contractors of America (S.D.Chapter) interest in leasing opportunities in the Santa Barbara Islands.

Dates

  • created: 1958-1960

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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