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San Diego Mass Transit, 1966-1970

 File — Box: 251, Folder: 7
Identifier: Folder 7

Scope and Contents

A collection of letters, brochures, news articles & government reports. Examples are: One copy of Comprehensive Planning Organization, Transit Development Plan & Program (Job Number 6240), June 1970 & stapled copies of corresp. from Richard J. Huff (Ex. Dir. CPO), Congressman Wilson’s reply & 1 copy of CPO brochure re/ S. D. region; 1 copy of office note note (n.d.) re/ Urban Mass Transit Adm. grant to CPO for $206,000 to “Assist in the development of computerized models for future land uses and transportation for the San Diego area;” stapled packet containing corresp. from Congressman Wilson, Thomas O. Prior (Gen. Manager, S.D. Transit Corp.), photocopy of “Resolution” from CA Assoc. Publically Owned Transit Systems ( 5/11/70) & photocopy of S.3499 “A Bill To provide emergency financial assistance to urban public transportation systems,” 2/24/70, 91st Cong., 2d Sess.; loose collection of corresp. (Ap.-June 1970) from Congressman Wilson, William E. Timmons (Asst. to the President), Larry T. Kennard, Paul Tsompanas (Adm. Asst. to Wilson), office memo “To Boss--Draft” & copy of letter from Harold F. Gorham (Pres., Gorham Universal Manuf. Co., Inc.) re/ enclosed material explaining the details of designs for the “Gorham Monorail System;” large collection of photocopies of newspaper & magazine articles, photos & maps re/ Gorham’s “Tri-Rail” proposals (1967-1969); stapled packet containing corresp. (Ap.-June 1966) from Carl W. Gorham (Dir. & Sec., Gorham Universal Manuf. Co., Inc.), Congressman Wilson, W.B. Hurd (Act. Dir., U.T.A., H.U.D.), Robert A. Nelson (Dir. Office of High Speed Ground Transp., H.U.D.) & copies of Housing and Home Finance Agency, “Information for Applicants,” Office of Transportation, Capital Grants and Loans For Urban Mass Transportation & Mass Transportation Demonstration Program (October 1964); copy of news articles (Evening Tribune, 4/18/70 A4) re/ “Aerospace Cutback” & “Moon Race Winner, Fold Up Shop.”

Dates

  • created: 1966-1970

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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