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Reserve and National Guard, 1954 January-1956 September

 File — Box: 132, Folder: 17
Identifier: Folder 17

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, a circular from the Army, a brief of record & a news clipping: these are filed chronologically. Examples are: a small packet of letters (Jan.-Feb. 1954) & a news clipping re/ a discussion on Air Force ROTC policy; a letter (7/8/55) from Senator Strom Thurmond to Wilson re/ a letter from R. Joseph Carter and discussion about inactive duty prior to call for active duty for a commanding officer; letters (8/2 & 9/9/55) re/ the Compulsory Military Reserve Bill and how will it affect San Diego constituent C. Rollin Keller’s son who was nearing the completion of his two years of active duty as a draftee; letters (7/12 & 9/55) re/ a similar issue as in the above cited letters from constituent Frank H. Howard; letters (April and May 1956) from constituents Charles P. O’Connell, Lincoln Rock, Wilson & the Dept. of the Navy re/ “disestablishment of the Naval Air Reserve Training Unit at Santa Ana;” letters & memorandum (April-June 1956) from El Cajon constituent Colonel J. Andrews (USAR), Wilson & Colonel Robert D. Durst, Armor (HQ., California Military District, Presidio, S.F.) re/ “eligibility of San Diego officers for general officer positions in the Southern California program;” letters and U.S.Army Circular Number 43 (12/22/54) re/ issue of participation of noncitizens students in the Army ROTC courses of instruction. Wilson and others were responding to queries from L. J. Bitteerlin (Headmaster, Brown Military Academy, 1800 Garnet St., San Diego).

Dates

  • created: 1954 January-1956 September

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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