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Foreign Relations: Cuba -- Trade, 1960-1962

 File — Box: 81, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

A large collection of letters, news releases, news clippings, newsletters, statements, telegrams & other items. These are not filed chronologically. Examples are: letters, note & news clipping (Aug.-Sept.1961) from constituent Mrs. D.K. Dunlap & Congressman Wilson re/ concerns over trade with Cuba and Soviet build up; a letter (9/26/61) from Brooks Hays (Asst. Secretary, Dept. of State) to Wilson re/ economic blockade of Cuba; NRCC "News Release" (7/20/61) re/ "Kennedy Has 'Full Responsibility" for Cuban Trade, Should Halt Imports, Representative Bob Wilson Says;" copies of statements & press releases (Mar.- June 1961) from Congressman Wilson re/ trade with Cuba and criticism of administration delays on this issue; a packet of corresp. (Mar.-June 1961) re/ Cuba, the President's response to Wilson and other materials; constituent letter (8/4/61) & Wilson's reply (8/9/61) re/ support for blockade and restrictions on trade with Cuba; copies of U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Reports on Imports & Exports to & from Cuba: 1957- 1961; letters (July-Nov. 1961) from constituents, Wilson & news clippings re/ support for stopping trade with Cuba and concerns about communist threats; a copy of The San Diego Union "Proofs of Editorial Matter Scheduled for Publication … Castro's Downfall Assured" (3/2/62); letters (Mar. & June 1961) re/ Farm Bureau opposition to all duty free imports of avocadoes from Cuba; a collection of photocopies (1960-1961) re/ Kennedy's speeches, his "Strategy for Peace," & other commentaries; a copy of Document No. 73 "The State of the Union Address of The President of the United States . . . January 30, 1971" (11 pages); letters (Feb..- Mar. 1962) re/ imports of Cuban sugar into the U.S. in the form of pineapple packed in heavy syrup.

Dates

  • created: 1960-1962

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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