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G.I. Resistance Movement and Anti-War Newspaper/Publications Collection (Vietnam Era)
SPC.2023.013
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: G.I. Resistance Movement and Anti-War Newspaper/Publications Collection (Vietnam Era)
source:
Great Lakes Movement for a Democratic Military
source:
American Servicemen's Union
source:
Vietnam Veterans Against the War/Winter Soldier Organization
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2023.013
Physical Description:
3 boxes
Physical Description:
1.25 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1967-1984; undated
Abstract: This collection contains newspaper issues; flyers; newsletters; press releases; booklets; and other material pertaining to
the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War. A majority of the documents in this collection are underground newspapers or
newsletters that come from anti-war, student activist, veteran, and Armed Forces support organizations, and military bases
located in the United States. This collection also includes publications created in the Heidelberg area of West Germany- the
location of many U.S. military installations, and a few publications that were published on United States military bases located
in Japan and the Philippines.
Language of Material:
English
, German
, French
.
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and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical
materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
The Vietnam War sparked many demonstrations across the United States in the mid-1960s, and grew into a larger anti-war movement
over the following years, continuing into the early 1970s. This social movement included students, civilians, and members
of the Armed Forces. During this time, many active duty, discharged G.I.s, deserters, draft resisters, and veterans produced
newspapers and newsletters for their peers without official military approval. These publications were largely anti-military
and anti-war, and reflected the soldier's, sailors, and airmen's sentiments regarding the United States involvement in the
Vietnam War.
For more information about the G.I. underground press movement and a listing of publications see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GI_Underground_Press
The G.I. Resistance Movement and Anti-War Newspaper/Publications Collection (Vietnam Era) collection (1967-1984; undated)
contains 3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet of newspaper issues; flyers; newsletters; press releases; booklets; and other material
pertaining to the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War. A majority of the documents in this collection are underground
newspapers or newsletters published around bases during the war, or by members of the Armed Forces and veterans. These publications,
intended for their peers were produced without official military approval, and were mainly anti-war and anti-military in nature.
A majority of the material in this collection come from anti-war, student activist, veteran, and Armed Forces support organizations,
and servicement stationed at military bases located in the United States (Series I) This collection also includes publications
created in the Heidelberg area of West Germany- the location of many U.S. military installations, and a few publications that
were published on United States military bases located in Japan and the Philippines. Some of the publications and organizations
featured in this collection include: Movement for a Democratic Military (MDM); United States Servicemen's Fund; American Servicemen's
Union; "Camp News" (Chicago Area Military Project); Vietnam Veterans Against War; "Up Against the Bulkhead"; "Forward"; "G.I.
Voice"; "RITA Notes"; and others.
For related material please see the Conscientious Objectors/Anti-War Collection; and The Bond: The Serviceman's Newspaper
Collection.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Protest movements -- United States
Peace movements
Underground newspapers
Underground press publications -- United States
Armed Forces
Journalism, Military
Great Lakes Movement for a Democratic Military
American Servicemen's Union
Vietnam Veterans Against the War/Winter Soldier Organization