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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
Date: October 22, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Representative Omar Burleson - May 27, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Omar Burleson, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1970. Carswell congratulates Burleson on his "Release" for May 28 and suggests that for the benefit of the country he arise on the floor and make known more fully the consequences of our action or inaction in Southeast Asia.
Date: May 27, 1970
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Representative Omar Burleson to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1970]

Description: A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Omar Burleson, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., dated June 1, 1970. Burleson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell supporting the President's action in Southeast Asia and acknowledges that he is in agreement with Carswell's views. He discusses the conflict in Vietnam, the need to win and get out, short of the use of nuclear weapons, and the lack of sense in recognizing borders that the communists have c… more
Date: June 1, 1970
Creator: Burleson, Omar
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

Transcript of Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988

Description: Transcript of an interview with James Collins, a Vietnam War veteran originally from Galveston, Texas. Collins begins by telling of his experiences in Vietnam, and answering questions concerning aspects of his time overseas. Later in the interview he tells of his family history beginning as captured slaves in Kenya and their servitude in Georgia ultimately ending up in Louisiana after their freedom was granted.
Date: 2018
Creator: Collins, James.; Mayo, Martha & Smoke, Amanda
Partner: Lee College

[Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card for Douglas M. Herrera]

Description: Selective Service System Notice of Classification Card issued to Douglas M. Herrera on January 15, 1964. The selective service number assigned to Douglas M. Herrera is 41-61-42-68, Class II-S, and valid through October 15, 1964.
Date: January 15, 1964
Creator: United States. Selective Service Board (Houston, Tex.)
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Vietnam Protesters With Signs]

Description: Photograph of a small section of demonstrators rallying against the war. Their signs read: "STOP THE WAR," "UNCLE SAM WANTS YOU," REMEMBER: "THOU SHALT NOT KILL," "BLACKS: 12% IN U.S. 22% IN VIETNAM. WHY?"
Date: December 24, 1969
Creator: Cochran, Jimmy W.
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Vietnam Peace Demonstration]

Description: Photograph of a small section of demonstrators rallying against the war with peace sign posters, and posters that read "BLACKS 12% in U.S, 22% in Vietnam. WHY?" and "REMEMBER:'THOUGH SHALT NOT KILL.'"
Date: December 24, 1969
Creator: Cochran, Jimmy W.
Partner: Midwestern State University

Vietnam Conflict Map

Description: Maps of Asia mostly focused on Southeast Asia and Vietnam, showing countries, cities, major roads, etc. The main map of Vietnam has markings for major airbases and U.S. Army and Marine landings during 1965; the map of Southeast Asia has illustrated images to document major economic components (e.g., factories for "manufacturing," derricks for "oil," etc.). There is also a timeline of major events (1945-1966) related to the Vietnam Conflict.
Date: 1966~
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Oral History Interview with James Collins, December 1, 1988

Description: Interview with James Collins, a Vietnam War veteran originally from Galveston, Texas. Collins begins by telling of his experiences in Vietnam, and answering questions concerning aspects of his time overseas. Later in the interview he tells of his family history beginning as captured slaves in Kenya and their servitude in Georgia ultimately ending up in Louisiana after their freedom was granted.
Date: December 1, 1988
Duration: 31 minutes 29 seconds
Creator: Mayo, Martha & Collins, James
Partner: Lee College

[News Script: Austin]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: October 15, 1969, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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