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Public Relations: Maps, 1959

 File — Box: 126, Folder: 5
Identifier: Folder 5

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters & post cards. Examples are: a letter (rec’d 3/7) from Congressman Walt Horan (5th Dist. WA) re/ “Dear Colleague: I have a request for an 8” x 10” unsigned glossy photograph of you” for presenting to a television News Director; a letter to Wilson (rec’d 4/28) from Daniel Price (The Occidental Restaurant, WA. D.C.) re/ “Your portrait belongs here” – they needed an up-to-date autographed photograph; three post cards & Wilson’s replies (Mar. & Apr.) re/ constituent requests for an official map of the United States – Wilson replied “that our supply of maps is exhausted;” a letter (6/26) from La Jolla constituent Linn Platner & Wilson’s reply (7/1) re/ request for a free map & Wilson indicated “It is a pleasure for me to send you a map of the United States;” nine letters & post cards & Wilson’s replies (June-Aug.) re/ requests for an official map of the U.S. & Wilson’s comment that his supply was depleted. He noted that the Govt. Printing Office had a stock of 5 x 7 maps selling for $4.00; letters (8/3, 8/6 & 8/31) re/ Allan Oakley Hunter (Law Offices, Los Angeles) was moving his offices and asked Wilson for assistance in locating a 9 x 12 map, Wilson was successful & Hunter noted that “the map arrived and is just what I had in mind. Mucho gracias. Send me a ballot and I will vote for you;” a letter (9/2) from Arch C. Gerlach (Chief, Reference Dept., Map Divison, Library of Congress) & attached copy of a 2 page U.S. Dept. Interior, Geological Survey listing of “Maps of the United States” (Sept. 1958). Written on the letter was “Cathy – Let’s send these two when requests come – Suggest you get supply – Also, might go back to prev requests an send them w/ covering letter;” a post card from S.D. constituent Lloyd Zeller & Margaret M. Young’s reply (11/3) re/ “It is with regret that I advise you that our supply of this map is exhausted and it is not anticipated that we will receive any more.”

Dates

  • created: 1959

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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