Federal Government: State, 1962-1963
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, news clippings, press releases, office notes & telegrams. Examples are: a Dec. 19, 1962 letter from John L. Salter (Asst. Admin, A.I.D.) to Wilson re/ "The Agency for International Development realizes that one of its primary tasks is the stimulation of the role of American private enterprise in the development of lesser developed countries;" letters & news clipping (Dec. 1962-Jan. 1963) from Coronado constituent RAdm. J.W. Callahan (ret.), Wilson & Frederick G. Dutton (Asst. Sec. State Dept.) re/ critical views on U.S. assistance to Yugoslavia; letters (12/21/62 & 1/14/63) re/ appointment of John F. Killea as Consul General in Tijuana; letters (Dec. 1962-Jan. 1963) from constituent Charles S. Heath, Wilson & Frederick G. Dutton (Asst. Sec. Dept. of State) re/ Mr. Heath's suggestions for training representatives from countries recently admitted to the United Nations; letters (Jan.-Feb. 1963) from constituent Mrs. V. Jobes, Wilson & Frederick G. Dutton (State Dept.) re/ Mrs. Jobes' concern about Russian Churchmen being invited to the U.S. by the National Council of Churches; letters (Dec. 1962-Jan. 1963) from constituent Edward Ortiz (Band Dir., Optimist Boys' Band, formerly Bonham Brothers), Wilson & Frederick Dutton (State Dept.) re/ information on government assistance for a band tour abroad; letters (Dec. 1962-Jan. 1963) from constituent Harvey H. Jackson, Wilson, Frederick Dutton (Dept. of State), Stanley Plesent (General Counsel, U.S.I.A) & Paul M. Runnestrand (Acting Secretary, Panama Canal Company) re/ the building of "the Thatcher Ferry Bridge which crosses the Panama Canal at Balboa, Canal Zone;" other issues and topics of concern in this folder are: "Evangelical Christians from Siberia who sought help at the American Embassy in Moscow; "the proposed visit of Soviet Churchmen;" concerns about "Mr. Moise Tshombe and the actions of the United Nations in Katanga;" a Dept. of State press release for April 1, 1963 re/ "Foreign Policy Conference For Editors and Broadcasters;" Wilson Junior High student Glenn Durden's interest in a career in the foreign service; State Dept. comments on a constituent's query regarding Protestant missionaries in VietNam; El Cajon constituent complaints about high taxes and policies regarding Guatemala; constituent "difficulties and delays in effecting the return of stolen automobiles from Mexico;" complaints regarding the operators of the cruise ship S.S. Acapulco; crisis with Lebanese authorities re/ non support of ex spouse; "possibility of a government-sponsored trip abroad for the Optimist Boys Band;" clarification as to why the position of Under Secretary for Political and Security Council Affairs in the United Nations Secretariat has "traditionally been filled by a Soviet national;" a Grossmont High School senior & an El Cajon constituent are concerned that an American is being held in Mexico on a murder charge; concerns about an organization, "Americans for Katanga." & its use of U.S. mails; personal letter (Republican and friend of Wilson) with extensive commentaries on various subjects; State Dept. response to constituent request for "an approximate breakdown of Vietnamese citizens by religious affiliation;" and State Dept. response to query by La Mesa constituent regarding El Salvador and property claim for that "taken illegally" by an employer, the Borghi Daglio Company.
Dates
- created: 1962-1963
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
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