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Parks and Forests, 1965

 File — Box: 109, Folder: 9
Identifier: Folder 9

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, news releases & office notes. Examples are: a letter (1/7/65) from Wilson to T. F. Arvola (Chairman, Society of American Foresters) thanking him for “outlining your reservations on National Park Service to establish a Redwood National Park in northwestern California;” letters (2/65) from Chula Vista constituent Mrs. W. E. Herrill, Wilson & Chairman Wayne N. Aspinall (Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs, H.R.) re/ “we are sending her a copy of our Committee Calendar which lists all pending legislation relating to conservation;” stapled packet of letters & office notes (Jan.-Mar. 1965) re/ responses to the Citizens Forestry Study Group of San Diego County interest in the use of controlled burning for brush removal in San Diego County are more negative than positive from several Forestry Associations as to the use of controlled burning in Southern California; letters & Dept. of Interior press release (5/65) re/ responses to inquiry from San Diego Convention and Tourist Bureau as to the drop off of visitors to the Cabrillo National Monument – this packet includes a 3 page listing of “ Visits – 1964 – 1963” for parks, monuments, historic sites, etc.; letters (Oct. 1965) from San Diego constituent Mrs.Wullich, Wilson & the National Park Service re/ Mrs. Wullich’s fears that “An ugly freeway is being blasted through the heart of Prairie Creek State Park. Clear-cut logging of virgin groves is being accelerated. I have never seen such devastation,” she also supported the establishment of a Redwood National Park – the Park Service was equally concerned and had expressed this to the California State Highway Commission and the California Division of Beaches and Parks “over the proposed freeway locations going through portions of the Redwoods States Parks;” a letter (8/19/65) from William L. Dawson (Chairman, Committee on Government Operations) to Colleagues re/ opposition to H.R. 2091 because it does not make enough corrective measures, such as curbing concessioners and their “possessive interest.”

Dates

  • created: 1965

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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