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Public Relations: Congressional Directory, 1962-1963

 File — Box: 120, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

Scope and Contents

A small number of letters, notes & other items related to requests for a copy of the Congressional Directory. Examples are: a copy of a “Congressional Directory List – 87th Congress – 2nd Session 1962” with 21 names, some of these had been checked off by Wilson’s staff or eliminated; letters & news clipping (Jan.-Feb. – ’62) re/ information from Wilson about the Directory and what he receives to pass to constituents, plus constituent O. B. Nehls’ negative remarks about President Kennedy’s State of the Nation address; letters (2/62) re/ constituent A. Van Norman requests a copy of the Directory and encourages Wilson to vote for the passage of the Wilderness Bill – Wilson indicated that he was “hopeful the Committee will take a more sympathetic position” and bring it “to the floor of the House of Representatives for consideration; “ letters (3/62) re/ Arnold Klaus requests a copy of the 88th Congress Directory – it had not yet been printed; memo and office notes (8/62) re/ difficulty of obtaining a copy of the Directory for Margaret Cravens (Navy Reg. Finance Office, San Diego); a letter (9/20/62) from Maggie to Jane re/ the need for a “little pamphlet we received from the Committee of the House and Senate and to what Committee the members were assigned . . . I need about 8 more” and send them to Ed Kranch (General Dynamics-Astronautics); letters (1/63) re/ Miss Elizabeth N. Lee (Librarian, City of San Diego) requests a 1963 Directory; letters (3/63) re/ Arnold Klaus (Asst. Mgr. Chamber of Commerce) requests a 1963 Directory; a letter (4/12/63) from San Diego Mayor Charles C. Dail to Wilson re/ “It was thoughtful of you to present me with a copy of the Congressional Directory for 1963, and I am most appreciative;” letters (Jan.- Apr. 1963) re/ W. H. M. Swett (Managing Dir., S.D. Employers Assn., Inc.) thanks Wilson for the 88th Directory – it “is a valuable part of our library;” letters & a Resolution (5/63) re/ a request for a Directory and information from the Santee School District Trustees that they had passed a Resolution calling for the continuation of Public Law 874. Wilson supported this concept that “the Federal Government should be willing to share the costs incurred by Federal activity;” a picture post card showing the Knights of Columbus Library, USD (2/3/64) to Wilson from the Rev. Marcel Matley (Asst. Librarian) thanking Wilson for the new issue of the Congressional Directory.

Dates

  • created: 1962-1963

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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