Virginia Military Institute Archives
C. Barrett Graham papers
Graham, C. Barrett (Charles Barrett)
MS.0418
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0.75 cubic feet
2 boxes
1967-2016
Manuscripts stacks and oversized case 2
English
Contents Note
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
Conditions Governing Access
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.
Conditions Governing Use
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.
United States -- Marine Corps -- History -- Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975
Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1967
Vietnam War (1961-1975)
Vietnam War, 1961-1975—Personal narratives, American
Memoirs
Photographs
Correspondence
Photograph albums