U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research use.

Preferred citation:

MSS 16269, U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
0.4 Cubic Feet 1 document box
Language:
English.
Preferred citation:

MSS 16269, U.S. soldier Vietnam War photographs, Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Arrangement:

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

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard