A chronologically selective collection of letters, telegrams, memos & news clippings. Examples are: One copy of a letter (1/26/53) from Congressman Wilson to Senators Knowland & Kuchel re/ Wilson’s submission of the name of San Diego District Attorney Don Keller “for your consideration as a candidate for a Federal judgeship or the position of United States Attorney in Southern California . . . . He is a lifelong Republican;” 1 letter (2/9/53) from Senator William F. Knowland to Wilson thanking him for his recommendation of Don Keller & 1 letter (3/12/53) from Wilson to District Attorney Keller informing him that “I am not too hopeful that a San Diegan will be given consideration" for the “Southern District U.S. Attorney;” 1 letter (10/16/58) from Herbert Kunzel to Wilson & attached “Resume of Fred Kunzel” (2 pp.) re/ Kunzel’s interest in the judiciary; packet containing a letter (10/26/58) from Frank Kuest (Campaign Dir., Pat Hillings For Attorney General Committee), a copy of a Western Union straight wire (10/27/58) from Congressmen Hillings & Wilson to President Eisenhower & Senators Knowland & Kuchel & copies of news release from Wilson & Hillings urging “President Eisenhower to appoint a qualified San Diego area resident to fill the federal bench vacancy at San Diego created by the proposed retirement of Judge Jacob Weinberger;” a copy of a letter (rec’d 11/28/58) from Marja (Peterson) Acker to William P. Rogers (Attorney General of the United States) re/ a recommendation for Jean F. Du Paul be appointed to fill the judicial vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Weinberger; 1 letter (11/25/58) from Earl J. Cantos (law offices of Atherton & Atherton) to Wilson re/ Weinberger retirement, backlog of cases in So. CA, & comments on the recent election; 1 letter (11/3/58) from Keith Atherton (law offices of Atherton & Atherton) & Wilson’s reply (12/2/58) re/ Mr. Atherton’s biographical resume, prospects for the judicial vacancy in San Diego & political commentary—such as Wilson’s, “Earl Cantos give me such a boost in my campaign;” a copy of a letter (12/3/58) from Robert L. Black (Pres. S.D. Chamber of Com-merce) to Senator Knowland re/ the necessity of having San Diego & Imperial “counties considered as separate and apart from the sprawling Los Angeles metropolitan area;” 1 news clipping, “San Diegan Due for Bench, Wilson Told,” Evening Tribune (12/4/58); 1 letter (10/23/58) from James W. Archer (Law offices Gray, Cary, Ames & Frye) & Wilson’s reply (12/11/58) re/ filling the vacancy left by Judge Weinberger’s retirement & Mr. Archer’s recommendation that “Our partner, John M. Cranston, is desirous of being appointed to that vacancy,” with praise & accompanying biographical information on Mr. Cranston; copies of letters (12/4 & 12/11/58) from Congressman Wilson & Eugene A. Horton (Attorney at Law) re/ the suggested appointment of John M. Cranston as U.S. District Judge for San Diego; 1 letter (10/21/58) William A. Yale (Sec., S.D. Bar Assn.) & Wilson’s reply (12/11/58) “stressing the need for a local appointment to the vacancy created by the retirment of Judge Weinberger;” 1 letter (10/28/58) from Lloyd E. Griffen (Presiding Judge, Dist. Ct. of Appeal, 4th Appellate Dist., CA) & Wilson’s reply (12/11/58) re/ support for Fred Kunzel to replace Judge Weinberger—“If I were a betting man, I’d give odds on your candidate;” 2 letters (10/20/58) from Fred Kunzel (Luce, Forward, Kunzel & Scripps) & Wilson’s response (12/11/58) re/ Kunzel’s letter to Senator Knowland, his resume & his request to Wilson for help in being appointed to replace Judge Weinberger; 1 letter (12/5/58) from Judge Huntington P. Bledsoe (Muncipal Ct. of the S.D. Judicial Dist.) & Wilson’s reply (12/11/58) re/ a recommendation for Keith Atherton as judge of the U.S. Dist. Ct., South Dist. Of CA; copies of letters (8/21, 9/3, 9/16 & 12/12/58) from Congressman Wilson & Sherwood Roberts (Attorney at Law) re/ the Judicial District, Weinberger’s retirement , “little likihood of a Democrat getting the appointment,” & “Biographical and Experience Record of Sherwood Roberts;” 1 letter (12/8/58) from Dr. William Rust (CA Western Univ.) & Wilson’s reply (12/19/58) re/ Rust’s support for the selection of John Cranston to replace Judge Weinberger; 1 note (12/24/58) from Phil Acker re/ Jean DuPaul candidacy & “Kunzel might not take judgeship if offered;” 1 Western Union telegram (12/23/58) from Earl J. Cantos & Wilson’s reply (12/29/58) re/ “recent conversations . . . a plebiscite is advisable . . . for Keith . . . .” & Wilson’s response that “Kuchel had definitely decided on Kunzel;” 1 letter (12/30/58) from Fred Kunzel to Wilson—“Thank you so very much for your help in making my nomination possible;” 1 news clipping—“Fred Kunzel Name in for Judgeship,” Evening Tribune (1/7/59); 1 Western Union telegram (1/31/59) from Congressman Wilson & attached invitation to a “Testimonial Dinner honoring U.S. District Judge Jacob Weinberger” re/ Wilson’s “best wishes to our good friend, Judge Jacob Weinberger;” a copy of a letter (6/2/59) from Wilson to Congressman John F. Shelley re/ Wilson’s bipartisan request to have Congressman Shelley help him lobby Governor Brown to appoint David S. Casey, Jr. to a local judgeship. Casey was the head of the local “‘Democrats for Wilson’ committee;” copies of letters (6/59) from Congressman Wilson, Senator Clair Engle & David Casey (Casey, McClenahan & Christensen, Attorneys at Law) re/ “‘Spence Bill, H.R. 7244,’ which would prohibit a holding company from acquiring insured savings and loan associations,” Casey, a supporter of San Diego Imperial Corp., opposed this bill, & Senator Engle’s response to Wilson’s request for support of Casey’s appointment as a local judge; a copy of a telegram (9/8/59) from Wilson to Fred Kunzel & Kunzel’s reply (9/8/59) re/ “the approval of you nomination. Patience is indeed a wonderful virtue.”