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San Diego, Crossroads Home, 1957-1959

 File — Box: 139, Folder: 4
Identifier: Folder 4

Scope and Contents

A small collection of letters, news clippings, telegrams, federal IRS forms & an except from the Congress-ional Record – Appendix. Examples are: One large packet containing letters (Dec. 1957-May 1958) from Congressman Wilson, Bernice Morris (Pres., The Cross-roads Foundation), Dr. O.L. Gericha (Superintendent, Patton State Hospital), John P. Starkey (Pres., So. Mortgage Co.) & William Jeffery (V.P. & Trust Office, The First National Bank), a telegram from Wilson, 4 news clippings—E.G. Martin, “Home For Alcoholic Women Eager To Help Unfortunate,” The San Diego Union (1/7/58), Grace Norton, “Reabilitation of Homeless Alcoholic Women Group’s Aim,” Independent (10/14/58), “Building Sought To Aid Alcoholics,” & “Club-women Turn Decorators for Crossroads,” Evening Tribune (10/14 & 12/16/57), a brochure for “The Crossroads Foundation” & an attached packet containing IRS Form 1023—“Exemption Application,” “Articles of Incorporation of the Cross-roads Foundation” & its “By-Laws” re/ the details on the creation & activities of this San Diego charitable organization; copy of a letter (2/17/59) from Wilson to Miss Benice Morris & attached copy of pages 746-748 of the Congressional Record-Appendix for 2/2/59 re/ a reprint of Peggy L. Penney, “One For The Road—Back;” 1 letter (3/22/59) from Bernice Morris (Attorney at Law) to Congressman Wilson & attached copy of “The Crossroads Foundation Report, March 21, 1959;” 1 letter (3/16/59) from Miss Peggy L. Penney (N. Las Vegas, NV) & Wilson’s reply (4/6/59) re/ Wilson’s reprint in the Congressional Record of Miss Penney’s article.

Dates

  • created: 1957-1959

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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