Immigration and Naturalization: Citizenship, 1955-1959
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, memos, memorandum & other items. Examples are: a stapled packet of letters (Apr.-June 1955) from Chula Vista constituent Erich Karl Lind, Wilson & Commissioner J. M. Swing(INS) re/ the success of Mr. Lind finally achieving citizenship after a long wait; letters (May-June 1955) from Wilson and Judge Arthur L. Mundo (Superior Court) re/ Wilson’s request of the names of the 81 persons recently receiving citizenship papers from Judge Mundo; a letter (4/19/55) from James A. Robbins (Supervisor, 3rd Dist. San Diego County) re/ ceremony connected to the oath of office as an American citizen for Rev. Fergusson; stapled packet of letters (June & July 1956) from Mrs. Pandora Donavan (Asst. Supervisor of Adult Education, S.D. City Schools), Wilson & Commissioner J.M. Swing (INS) re/ suggestions for improving cooperation between City Schools and the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization; stapled copies of a memo, letters & a photocopy of a page from Newsweek (12/57 & 1/58) re/ responses to a request from E. Creutz (Dir. of Research, General Atomic) that Wilson consider introducing a private bill for citizenship for Dr. Tsung Dao Lee so he could work on classified projects; a letter (7/29/58) from Professor Harry Ruja (Philosophy, SDSC) re/ an appeal for eight Hungarian students to be granted immigrant status; other items is this folder are: letters (12/58) re/ Imperial Beach resident with a 4C classification seeks Wilson’s help in applying for citizenship papers; letters (Apr.- May 1959) re/ Wilson’s assistance in helping Rancho Santa Fe resident, Mrs. C. C. Loomis, obtain “a record of her ‘derivative citizenship” which took place in 1943;” copy of one page listing of “Letters written on October 29, 1957 to the following people regarding possible immigration under Public Law 85-316” & list of “Did Not write letters on the following immigrant cases;” Memo To Cathy From: Marge (12/10/57) re/ “We do not have the Jesus Garcia file, sorry! [and] list of names from “Files here without letters;” letters (6/59) re/ aliens who are serving in the Armed Forces of the United State and citizenship for them; letters (Jan. 1957-Mar. 1959) re/ a complicated & tragic story of a constituent’s husband’s effort to obtain citizenship and old age survivor benefits. His parents had brought him to the United States from Germany in the late 19th century when he was a year or two old; a Canadia
Dates
- created: 1955-1959
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
Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository