Nuclear Testing, 1961-1962
Scope and Contents
A collection of letters, pamphlets, telegrams & news clippings. Examples are: a letter (11/1/61) from San Diego constituent Mrs. Harry Malin & Wilson’s reply (11/15/61) re/ Mrs. Malin’s view of obtaining peace by “complete controlled disarmament” & Wilson’s view that there should be “terms and conditions that will insure the total disarmament of all countries;” a letter (11/14/61) from San Diego constituent Mrs. Beatrice S. Blankenship & Wilson’s reply (11/29/61) re/ requesting Wilson to support the President’s efforts to achieve disarmament and restrict nuclear testing; a letter (2/8/62) from constituent Edwin A. Robinson & attached copy of an 1960 Methodist pamphlet “Peace and World Order” re/ Mr. Robinson’s opposition to the resumption of nuclear testing and the opportunity for a pause in the arms race; the remainder of the letters, postal cards, telegrams & news clippings in this folder can be divided as follows: 10 letters, telegrams & commentaries supporting disarmament, no nuclear weapons testing and other international efforts to restrict the testing of atomic weapons vs. dozens of letters, news clippings, telegrams, etc. favoring a military approach to disarmament, criticizing in various forms President Kennedy and others in the administration, opposing the UN and other international efforts that these conservatives believe the Soviet Union would take advantage of. One can see in this folder’s collection why Wilson continued to be reelected by his conservative constituency.
Dates
- created: 1961-1962
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