Military, 1953-1956
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, a reprint, a press release & other items. Examples are: a reprint of an “Interview with Brig. Gen. Robert A. McClure, Chief of Psychological Warfare, Department of the Army, ‘Psychological Strategy As a Preventative of Larger War,’” U.S. News & World Report, January 2, 1953, pp. 60-69; a copy of a Press Release for Saturday, May 30, 1953 re/ “Congressman Leslie C. Arends (R), 17th Congressional Dist. of Illinois, made public today his letter to the President of the United States and the President’s response thereto with respect to Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1954” – 3 legal-sized pages; a letter (6/2/53) from Frank A. Hecht (President, Navy League of the United States) & Wilson’s reply (6/8/53) re/ comments on Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1953; a memo (6/26/53) To: S0S From: Wilson & attached 6 page “confidential advance copy of remarks to be made today in the House” re/ the DOD’s Reorganization Plan No. 6; “Memo of Meeting with Admiral Radford March 6, 1954” re/ discussion of “new look” in numbers of the Armed Services, contrast with some friendly allied troops & other topics; 2 copies of Irving Salmon, “Some Suggestions Pertaining to the Reorganization of the Procurement Functions in the Department of Defense” (n.d.); a letter (6/1/55) from Henry M. Shine, Jr. to Congressman Wilson & enclosed copy of Mr. Shine’s 6 page letter (6/1/55) analyzing and replying to Congressman Van Zandt’s statements – found on pages A-3326 – A-3327 of the Congressional Record relating to the Uniform Code of Military Justice; “Memo [from Edward F. Terrar, Jr. – 6/15/55] For Mr. Wilson Concerning the Letter Written By Harry M. Shine Responding to the Speech Given By Jim Van Zandt on the Code of Military Justice.”
Dates
- created: 1953-1956
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