C. Barrett Graham papers

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
Virginia Military Institute
345 Letcher Ave.
Lexington, VA 24450-0304
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Phone: (540) 464-7566
Fax: (540) 464-7089
Restrictions:

Per donor stipulation, this collection has access restrictions. It is currently available only to VMI faculty and cadets, who must use the collection in-person. Reproduction is not allowed.

Terms of access:

Items in this collection are protected by copyright. Items may not be copied or reproduced in any format.

Preferred citation:

C. Barrett Graham papers, 1967-2016. MS 0418. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.75 cubic feet 2 boxes
Creator:
Graham, C. Barrett (Charles Barrett)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

C. Barrett Graham papers, 1967-2016. MS 0418. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the papers of Lieutenant C. Barrett Graham (VMI Class of 1967), including:

  • Correspondence (34 items) written to his parents and other family members, primarily during his tour of duty in Vietnam (1968-1969). Graham served as a rifle platoon commander based at An Hoa (F Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines) and subsequently was stationed at supply headquarters in Da Nang. Topics include patrols, general descriptions of countryside and villagers, and destroying North Vietnamese food supplies.
  • Typescript Vietnam War memoirs (2016) titled "The Gong Show...Or Observations and Reminiscences about Vietnam, 1968-1969"
  • Photograph album and slides taken in Vietnam

Physical location:
Manuscripts stacks and oversized case 2