White House. FBI, etc., Tours
Scope and Contents
Letters, booklet, news clipping, memorandum & cards; these are filed in random fashion. Examples are: letter (3/23/56) from U.S. Information Agency to Wilson re/ “we can furnish additional courtesy cards for Tours of the Voice of America studios;” a similar message (7/7/55) from the Agency – emphasizing “reaching the captive people behind the Iron and Bamboo Curtains;” letters (8/4 and 7/15/55) from the USMC Commandant to Wilson re/ summer training program); letter (1/23/56) from William M. Miller (Doorkeeper, House of Representatives) to Wilson re/ additional forms for seating of your friends and constituents if you wish; a similar letter (1/17/57) to Wilson and attached blank form “SAMPLE;” letter (1/15/57) from the Office of the Doorkeeper “To: All Employees From Doorkeeper’s Office Subject: Visitor’s Passes to the House of Representatives;” news clipping from The Sunday Star (2/26/56) re/ “Visiting Pupils to See More Federal Workings” and “Backstage Look at Government;” Memorandum For Congressional Secretaries from Bryce N. Harlow, Administrative Assistant to the President re/ guests of Members of the Senate and House of Representative for special guided tour of the White House; copy of booklet the Voice of America broadcasts . . . , U.S. Information Agency; copy (n.d.) 2 pages re/ White House Tour Arrangements, attached cards for Tours and National Gallery of Art; letters (2/25/55 & 2/25/57)) from David E. Finley and John Walker (Directors, National Gallery of Art) to Wilson re/ tours of the Gallery; letter (n.d.) from Miss Gertrude S. Carraway (President General, N.S.D.A.R.) re/ special courtesy cards for the D.A.R. Museum; Washington News Release Convention and Visitors Bureau (3/1/56) re/ “For Travel Representatives, Air, Bus and Rail Lines – announcing the New High School Orientation Plan.”
Dates
- Creation: 1953 - 1980
Creator
- From the Collection: Wilson, Robert (Wilson, Robert Carlton) (1916-) (Person)
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