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U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MSS 16269

Scope and Contents Note

The U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs album (196-1968; 0.2 cubic feet) contains 288 black and white or color photographs with captions on the verso of some photographs. Creator is unidentified, but served as a mechanic in the 19th Maintenance Co. at Long Binh. Creator served approximately one year, departing for home on February 6, 1968. The majority of the photos were taken in Vietnam, but some photos document the soldier's home leave and trip to Hawaii. Photograph subjects include USO performances and a visit from actor and athlete Chuck Connors.

Dates

  • Creation: 1967-1968

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research use.

Biographical Note

Creator is an unidentified white soldier who served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War between 1967 and 1968. Creator served as a mechanic in the 19th Maintenance Co. at Long Binh.

Source: Materials within collection.

Extent

0.4 Cubic Feet (1 document box)

Arrangement

These photographs have been placed in the order they appeared within the album. There are six folders.

Title
U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs
Author
Tanner Greene
Date
25 March 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States