This is a large collection of letters, news clippings, telegrams, notes, announcements & other items. The bulk of material is for 1958 and filed from Dec. back to Jan. The 1953 items are filed in a random fashion. Some selected items for 1958 are: a letter (12/17) congratulating Wilson on his reelection in “the year of casualities” & “Keep the good work up, and KEEP CONSERVATIVE;” a letter (11/1) re/ Rabbi Leven, 10th year as spiritual leader of Tifereth Israel Synagogue; a letter (12/16) from Superior Court Judge Edgar B. Hervey re/ “I have been a rabid Knight supporter,” comments about Senator Knowland’s actions & his admiration for Wilson; letter & news clipping (Dec.) re/ Chester Harritt as President of the Santee Chamber of Commerce; letter & news clipping (12/58) featuring photo of retired judges Weinberger, Mundo & Turrentine at a Kiwanian luncheon; letters & news clipping (12/580 re/ Land Title Insurance Co.; telegram, note & announcement (Nov.) re/ dedication of the first Samoan Congregational Church; telegram, memo & letter (Nov.) re/ Mother Goose Parade, opening of 10th Ave. Terminal & Wilson had just returned to Washington from an extended trip to Alaska; some of the other topics in this group are: Imperial Beach Jaycee sponsoring an Annual Military Night; U.S. Naval Supply Depot; Republican National Committee; American Federation of Government Employees Lodge 1473; Commanding Officer U. S. Naval Hospital; assumption of command of VAdm. Libby of U.S. First Fleet; telegram (8/6) re/ Wilson – “We have lost the back bedroom but gained a beautiful cook;” RNC women’s chair & Nixon campaign; Sherwood Roberts (Attorney at Law) re/ new building in La Jolla, Wilson sending roses & political commentary; MCRD & Brig. Gen. R. G. Weede; General Berkeley – Commanding General of the Dept. of the Pacific; Navy League to endow flagstaff at Annapolis; Ken Tel Electronics & June San Diego Business; Port Dir. John Bates & Exchange Club’s Golden Deeds Award; 50th anniversary of Calexico; Republican State Central Committee; Earl Cantos’ election as Commander of Fighting Bob Evens Post, American Legion; Lakeside constituent Keith Polk receives Fulbright scholarship to study French Horn at the Municipal University of Amsterdam in The Netherlands; 80th birthday of Dr. Frank N. D. Buchman of PA, initiator of Moral ReArmament; items related to the 31st anniversary of Logan Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in San Diego; telegrams (5/21 & 5/22/58) from C. Wayne Kuhlken (La Mesa) & Wilson re/ “Would appreciate your support of Bill S-Con-Res 88 regarding Little League Baseball week June 9th through 14, th District 33, American National Little League 33 & Wilson’s reply - “With you hundred percent. Congratulations to all in Little League program;” new Vista store for McMahon’s; Motor Car Dealers Assn. & “You Auto Buy Now” campaign; 95th birthday of La Mesa constituent Mrs. U. G. Honnell – “a loyal and very Ardent Republican;” expansion of Seven Seas Center – Columbia & Broadway; USMC Leatherneck magazine’s new editor; election of Ed Blessing as SDSC Associated Students’ President; congratulation letters (4/11) from Wilson to two PTA presidents, Silvergate Lion’s Cub president & San Diego Grocers Assn. president Gene DeFalco; Miss Elinor Sandknop (SDSC student) wins Delta Delta Delta scholarship; 50th wedding anniversary of Pine Valley residents Mr. & Mrs. Fred W. Kerns; letters & news clipping (3/58) re/ Richard McCune (McCune Motors) & his election as President of the San Diego Council of the Navy League; letters & news clipping (Mar. & Apr. ’58) re/ Naval Electronics Laboratory, Naval Auxillary Air Station, Brown Field; telegram & letter (Mar. & Apr.) re/ Albert A. Hutler being named “Citizen of the Year” by the Jewish War Veterans of San Diego; news clipping & letter (3/58) re/ Richard Peck elected as president of the Point Loma Young Republican Club; Dr. Frank B. Gigliotti elected president of the Mens’ Republican League; Collector of Customs award to Richard L. McCown; reference to Howard Valle (Restaurant); Wilson letter (3/18) to the Hon. Phil D. Swing re/ Wilson’s “earliest recollections” of this former Congressman in action in the Imperial Valley; letters & news clipping (Mar.) re/ Dr. John Aseltine as Man of the Year by the San Diego Urban League; telegram (2/28) re/ Wilson’s support for the Aztec basketball team; news clipping, telegram & announcement of Narmco’s new building dedication Feb. 19 on Kearney Mesa; testimonial dinner for Senator Fred H. Kraft (2/24); “Beauty Queen At 85” – Mrs. Ellen Hanson - news clipping & telegram (Feb. 58); “Kay Seffan Named Woman of the Year” – news clipping and letter (Feb. 58); telegram & letter (1/24 & 2/4/58) re/ Commander Underwater Demolition Unit One, Amphibious Base, Coronado; news clipping, note & letter (1/58) re/ San Diego Convention and Tourist Bureau president Robert O. Peterson; news clipping & letter (1/58) re/ appointment of Frank Nottbusch, Jr. as Judge of the Municipal Court; other congratulation names for January 58 are – V. Earl Roberts, Clair W. Burgener, Eugene DeFalco, E. Glenn Youmans, William T. Vaughn (United Spanish War Veterans), Blake Gordon, Neil Morgan re/ Ernie Pyle Award & playing tag football with Wilson & others “on the La Jolla football field right after they had spread the manure!” Some selected items for 1953 are: a letter (7/22/53) from Wilson to G. Arnholt Smith re/ “just a brief note to congratulate you and Doug Giddings on your marvelous new edition to San Diego’s business and social life . . . . your new Kona Kai Club;” letters (7/8 & 7/14/53) re/ Presidency of U.S.Junior Chamber of Commerce Dain J. Domich & Wilson being the S.D. Jaycee president years ago; letters (June & July, 53) re/ essay contest on Flag & reference to armed services and American Legion; telegram & letter (6/27 & 7/1) re/ George Jessop & S.D. 20-30 Club; letter (6/25) from Wilson re/ speech “4 Keys to Our Future” by Don Belding of Hollywood & comments by Wilson on his experience in the advertising field – “currently a principal in Champ-Wilson Advertising in San Diego;” letter & news clipping (7/53) re/ Jack L. Oatman & President of the Cuyamaca Club; telegram & letters (Jan. ’53) re/ Wilson’s assignment to the Armed Services Committee;” letters & telegram (Jan. ’53) re/ the Grant Club makes Harley Knox “Mr. San Diego;” a telegram (n.d.) from Wilson to Harvey Tyndall (Chairman, Inaugural Ball, Hotel Del) re/ extolling “the Republicans of San Diego as they join their fellow citizens across the nation in celebrating the return of constitutional government under Republican leadership;” a number of telegrams from Wilson (12/23/53) to various San Diegans re/ seasons greetings and congratulations; letters (12/18 & 12/28/53) re/ the Republican National Committee offers help to Wilson as a new Congressman; a letter & a telegram (Dec. ’53) re/ Mrs. Faye Hartman - “Republicans are happy tonight over your appointment as PHA Chief for San Diego;” letters (10/53) re/ the Future Farmers of America celebrate their 25th birthday; letters (11/53) re/ Edwin C. Jeffries “was sworn in as the Assistant United States Attorney in charge of the San Diego Office, October 29;” letters (June & July, ’53) re/ Captain D. F. McLean assumes the duties of Commander, Naval Training Center, San Diego; letter (6/15/53) from Wilson to Edward P. Fleming re/ the anniversary of Fleming Pharmacy’s (4251 Park Blvd.) 40th anniversary – “You deserve the opportunity to ‘slow down a little’ after such an active career;” notice & telegram (7/2/53) re/ 50th anniversary honoring Oscar W. Cotton’s real estate business in San Diego; letters (6/53) re/ opening of Security Trust & Savings Bank’s new building in Chula Vista; telegram (5/9/53) from Wilson to Dr. Malcom A. Love re/ “Congratulations and Best Wishes on your inauguration as President of San Diego State College”& Love’s grateful thanks letter (5/22/53; telegram (5/19/53) from Wilson re/ “Congratulations to Convair on its thirtieth anniversary, coincident with the fiftieth anniversary of powered flight;” news clipping & telegram (6/53) re/ RAdm. George C. Dyer’s assignment as Commandant of Eleventh Naval District; congratulatory letters (6/23/53) from Wilson to San Diegans, such as Paul Sutherland, Al Harrison, Mr. & Mrs. John A. Steiger, Howard Carroll & Joseph Bartlett; letters & birth notice (3/53) of Dwight D. Stringfellow; Wilson letter (6/15/53) to Chula Vistan Mrs. Sue Owens re/ her contributions to “our boys in Korea” by ending 1200 pairs of foot slippers; 4 letters (5/53) re/ Jaycees, role of secretary Mrs. Jane Reed, Edward F. Terrar as Wilson’s campaign manager & other political information.