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Nation Defense: Civil Defense, 1963

 File — Box: 106, Folder: 1
Identifier: Folder 1

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, a report, a resolution, a statement & a telegram. Examples are: a letter (1/2/63) from Steuart L. Pittman (Asst. Secretary of Defense) to Wilson re/ the first Annual Report of the Office of Civil Defense – a survey of existing facilities identified shelter space for over 100 million people; a letter (1/30/63) from John Upsher Smith (Acting Regional Dir., Office of Civil Defense, DOD) & attached copy of “the first edition of Region 7’s new publication” – Regional Reporter (Vol. 1, No. 1, Jan. 1963) with photos and texts – 4 pages; a letter (6/25/63) from William E. Jones (Chairman, Riverside County Bd. of Supervisors) & enclosed “Resolution” re/ support for “a federal program which will provide for federal financial support for the construction of fallout shelters throughout the United States;” letters (8/13 & 8/15) from David A. Booth (Asst. Professor, Political Science, Michigan State Univ.) re/ a brief questionnaire on civil defense programs sent to Wilson had to be withdrawn because it lacked prior approval by the Office of Civil Defense or the Bureau of the Budget; a letter (8/26/63) from Congressman Ed Foreman (16h District, Texas) & a copy of his 3 page amendment to Civil Defense Bill, H. R. 3516 stating his desire to cut “out the federal aid to non-profit institutions portion of the bill;” letters & a telegram (9/63) re/ appointment of Carl H. Aulick (Major General, ARNG, Ret.) as the new Dir. of Region Seven, Office of Civil Defense.

Dates

  • created: 1963

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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