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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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Lee College

[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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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Oral History Interview with Antonio Amador, April 25, 2001

Description: Interview with Antonio Amador, a veteran who was wounded in action as a sniper with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. It includes a list of questions, which include a focus on Amador being shot and his experiences while serving and back at home.
Date: April 25, 2001
Duration: 11 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Amador, Y. & Amador, Antonio
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
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.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1967-11-19]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera and wife from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, November 19, 1967. The letter describes Douglas's travels from California to Guam to Saigon, reporting for military duty. Douglas indicates that he was docked a week's pay (Article 15) but was not put before a court martial.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
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~
Item Type: Refine your search to only Map
Location: None
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
transcript

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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Sound
Partner: Lee College

[Polo Castillo in Jeep]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) in a Jeep en route in a convoy to Da Nang, Vietnam. Castillo was stationed at Gia Le Combat Base. The back of the photograph reads," My Darling Wife, Yolanda. This was taken a few hours before we left on the convoy to Da Nang. At that time, that jeep I drive didn't have a windshield or a top. The last few hours at Gia Le. What'cha think of my little groovey hat. Ha! Love Ya Forever, Your Loving Husband, Paul Ca… more
Date: September 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Midwestern State University
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[News Clip: Beverly Lasher]

Description: Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about an Arlington mother, Beverly Lasher, whose son Ricky was killed in Vietnam and who now sends gift boxes of supplies to men serving in Vietnam. Lasher is interviewed in her Arlington home about the funding for these gift boxes. This footage appears to be outtakes from the story titled "Mother wants to visit Vietnam," which is referenced by the script, "Lasher."
Date: September 15, 1967
Duration: 27 seconds
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Bunker Duty]

Description: Photograph of Cpl Polo Castillo (1st Motor Transport Battalion, 1st Marine Division) on guard duty in a bunker at Gia Le Combat Base, Vietnam.
Date: September 1968
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Midwestern State University
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