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Fiesta del Pacifico, 156-1959

 File — Box: 139, Folder: 10
Identifier: Folder 10

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, telegrams, news clippings & memos. Examples are: A letter (9/30/59) from Congressman Daniel K. Inouye to Congressman Wilson re/ “One of our happiest experiences was our visit to San Diego to join in the festivities of Fiesta del Pacifico;” a copy of a letter (9/14/59) from Congressman Wilson & Caliente Turf Club John Alessio’s reply (9/21/59) re/ “having you as one of our honor guests at the Fiesta del Pacifico Day here at Caliente;” copies of 4 letters (9/14/59) from Congressman Wilson to Harry Handlery (El Cortez Hotel), John Quimby & Dave Thompson (Fiesta del Pacifico) & constituents Mr. & Mrs. Douglas R. Giddings re/ appreciation of the many courtesies & kindness “in connection with my recent visit to participate in the Fiesta del Pacifico;” 1 letter (8/31/59) from Seymour Francis & Wilson’s reply (9/3/59) re/ Mr. Francis’ suggestion that the Queen of San Diego’s 1959 Fiesta del Pacifico, Carolina Auroa Teran, “is a natural for Voice of America and U.S. Information Service, particularly in the Latin and South American nations;” 1 letter (8/26/59) from Dave Thompson (Fiesta del Pacifico) & a copy of a letter (9/4/59) from John W. Quimby (Pres., Fiesta del Pacifico) re/ invitations for the Wilsons & several Senators & Representatives to be honored guests at the fiesta, especially on Sept. 11, 12 & 13 for special programs; 1 letter (4/29/59) from Asher B. Shaw (Ex. Dir., Fiesta del Pacifico) & Wilson’s reply (6/1/59) re/ “Fred Fulkerson is visiting you as an old friend and he has graciously consented to be a travelling Ambassador for the Fiesta;” 1 letter (11/6/58) from George A. Scott (Pres., Fiesta del Pacifico) to Wilson re/ “the deep thanks of the elected leadership of the 1958 Fiesta for the faithful service you rendered to the Ambassadors’ Days Committee;” 1 letter (9/15/58) from RAdm. C.C. Hartman (Chairman, Ambassadors’ Days Committee) to his committee members thanking them for their time and effort; 1 copy of a letter (8/20/58) from Congressman Wilson to Clark Evernham (Dir., Museum of Man) & attached copy of a letter (8/18/58) from Arthur E. Cropp (Librarian, Columbus Memorial Library) re/ Wilson’s request to obtain periodi-cals published in Latin American countries; a copy of a letter (8/15/58) from Wilson to Arthur Cropp re/ his request “to exhibit representaive periodicals and magazines from all the Latin American countries” in conjunction with the Museum of Man’s assistance to the Fiesta del Pacifico;” 1 copy of the “Minutes of Meeting of Ambassadors’ Days Committee, Fiesta del Pacifico, 2:00 P.M., 18 August 1958 NSD Conference Room, Eleventh Naval District” re/ replies, tentative acceptances & regrets from various Latin American countries to attend the Fiesta; copies of letters (Ap. & May 1958) from Congressman Wilson, George V. Allen (Dir., U.S. Information Agency) & Seymour Francis (Fiesta del Pacifico) re/ the People-to-People Committee for the Handicapped “Wheeling Ambassadors” project & promoting the San Diego Fiesta; 1 letter (3/11/58) from George A. Scott (Pres., Fiesta del Pacifico), & Wilson’s reply (3/18/58), thanking Wilson for the “assistance given to the Fiesta;” 1 packet of office notes, telephone conversation records & telegrams (Feb. 1958) re/ “Latin American Ambassador Attending Fiesta del Pacifico” & coordinating this with the Dept. of State; 1 news clipping—“Two Envoys Pleased By Fiesta Bids,” The San Diego Union (2/25/58); a packet containing letters (Jan. & Feb. 1956 & Mar. & Ap. 1957) from Congressman Wilson, Harry L. Foster (Parade Chairman, Fiesta del Pacifico) & Major General Joe W. Kelly (Dir., Legislative Liaison, USAF) re/ “523rd Air Force Band from March Field” participating in the 1956 & 1957 Pageant Parade; 3 letters (2/57) from E. F. Terrar, Jr. (Admin. Asst. to Wilson), Alejandro Orfila (Dir. of Public Relations, Organization of American States) & Congressman Wilson re/ requests from Seymour Francis (Publicity Director, Fiesta del Pacifico) for information from the OAS.

Dates

  • created: 156-1959

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

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