Legislation: Proposed to Congressman, 1961-1964
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, memos, resolutions, proposed congressional bills & other items. Examples are: memo (8/24/61) from Jane to Mr. Wilson & attached copies of “Joint Resolution On Danny Kaye” re/ “Dick Aurelio in Senator Javits office said the Senator talked to your about introducing the attached companion bill on giving a medal to Danny Kaye and that you had agreed;” office notes & letters (Aug.-Sept. 1961) re/ responses to a suggestion from a constituent that since we are at war and the call up of reserves has increased, Congress should consider “the renewal of ‘free mail’ privileges allowed servicemen in the past;” letters & memo (12/62 & 1/63) re/ proposals by the Cold War Council that Wilson seek defeated Congressman Judd’s leadership position in the House and join with Congressman Herlong in co-sponsoring the Freedom Commission Act – i.e. the Freedom Academy vs. a National Foreign Affairs Academy – a “forward strategy” vs. “convergence” theory; a letter (3/12/63) from Congressman Frank T. Bow (R. Ohio) to “Dear Colleagues” & a copy of 88th Cong., 1st Sess., “A Bill To provide for the medical and hospital care of the aged through a system of voluntary health insurance, and for other purposes . . . .” re/ responses by Republicans who were in opposition to the President’s plan for Medicare based on Social Security taxes; a note, a reprint from Guideposts & a copy of a “Joint Resolution To Establish A Thanksgiving Centennial (1963) re/ establishing a commission to be known as “The Thanksgiving Plan;” office notes (July & Aug. 1964) & attached copy of “H.R. In the House of Representatives -- A Bill To amend title 18 of the United States Code to prescribe criminal penalties for bringing certain dangerous drugs into the United States for illegal sale or use. . . .” re/ this bill was on “Holding until to next session.”
Dates
- created: 1961-1964
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