Labor, 1960-1961
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, postal cards, employment forms & news clippings. Examples are: a letter (12/2/60) from San Diego constituent S. P. Michael & Wilson’s reply (1/6/61) re/ Mr. Michael’s difficulty in finding employment at Convair-Astronautics; a letter (12/29/60) from El Cajon constituent Mrs. Grace L. Martin & Wilson’s reply (1/4/61) re/ illness, death of husband and age inhibit her employment opportunities; letter (1/12/61), Christmas card and color photo of Wilson and his family re/ Wilson offers employment advice to a constituent; a letter (1/31/61) from San Diego constituent Mrs. Madge W. Saner & Wilson’s reply (2/6/61) re/ becoming 65 is a disability in retaining employment; letters (12/60 & 1/61), employment records &application for Convair employment; letters (11/60-2/61) & personnel records re/ extensive employment history for this constituent, but layoffs create problems, Wilson attempts to help a constituent find employment with the 11th Naval District, but is unsuccessful; letters (Jan.-Feb. 1961) re/ constituent interest in overseas employment with Dept. of State; letters (Jan.-Feb. 1961) re/ Wilson helps a constituent and Republican associate as to a nephew’s job search; a copy of a biographical sketch for Richard Clayton Peet showing extensive background in helping Republican officials; letters (Feb.-Mar. 1961) & attached resume re/ Navy veteran & constituent has difficulty in finding employment in the San Diego area; letters (Feb.-Apr. 1961) re/ Wilson’s attempt to help Mr. Billy A. Franklin find employment with the federal government; letters (Apr.-June 1961) re/ Wilson’s efforts to help a constituent find employment with the federal government; letters (4/61) re/ another example of unemployment difficulties caused by reduction in force at Convair; letters &postal card (12/60-4/61) re/ Republican constituent requests Wilson’s help in job search & winds up working for Convair; letters (June-July 1961) re/ La Jolla constituent receives assistance from Wilson as to a query on nursing jobs overseas; letters (Jan. & Feb. 1961) re/ unemployment insurance expiring and difficulty finding employment continues for constituent Jerry L. Collard; letters (4/61) re/ retired Navy Chief seeks employment overseas such as in Southeast Asia; letters (Mar.-May 1961) re/ a politically conservative El Cajon constituent complains about too many married couples are working when unemployment is so high; a letter (5/8/61) from Miss Kay English (High School Senior, Carlisle, PA) & Wilson’s reply (5/12/61) re/ job opportunities in Washington D.C.
Dates
- created: 1960-1961
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