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National Defense: Conelrad – Mexico, 1959-1960

 File — Box: 106, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, notes & copies of Mexican radio and television laws translated into English. Examples are: stapled packet of letters, telegrams , editorials, etc. (Mar.-June 1959) from the Dept. of State, Dept. of the Air Force, FCC, Congressman Wilson, County of San Diego and local stations KGB, KFMB, KFSD re/ complaints and responses as to Mexican stations remaining on the air during the time on Friday, April 17 when all San Diego stations cooperated and participated in the Conelrad Test; letters (9/59-3/60) from Wilson, William B. Macomber, Jr. (Asst. Secretary, Dept. of State) & William E. Goetze (Ex. V.P. & General Mgr., KFSD-TV) re/ information regarding the Mexican Law of General Lines of Communication that had been translated into English by the Library of Congress; memoradum (2/60) re/ “Mexican radio problem & Diario Officiado Jan 19, 1960” & communication to Wilson from Elizabeth Hanunian (LRS Translator, Legislative Reference Service, Library of Congress); 2 copies of Mexico’s “Federal Radio Television Law” as translated from “Diario Official” of Jan. 19, 1960 – 20 pages each.

Dates

  • created: 1959-1960

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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