Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Carroll, Andrew and Isenburg, Thomas F.
- Abstract:
- This collection contains the written correspondence of Thomas F. Isenburg to his parents during the Vietnam War.
- Extent:
- 2 Linear feet and 124 mb 4 documents, PDF/A 4 original documents, PDF 3 transcriptions, DOC
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[Item title], Thomas F. Isenburg Vietnam War correspondence (2016.182.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection contains several letters written by Thomas F. Isenburg to his parents. The letters begin during boot camp and training in California and end near the time of his return to the United States from Vietnam. The content of the letters include daily activities, weather, combat descriptions, personal thoughts, romantic interests, and family matters. A notable portion of the letters includes a poem entitled "Who Is He?" which contains a poetic description of a soldier in Vietnam.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift of Thomas F. Isenburg. Legacy collection from Andrew Carroll.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.
- Preferred citation:
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[Item title], Thomas F. Isenburg Vietnam War correspondence (2016.182.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.
- Location of this collection:
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One University DriveOrange, CA 92866, US
- Contact:
- (714) 532-7716