Partial Inventory of the Rodney C. Ewing papers

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Title: Rodney C. Ewing papers
Date (inclusive): 1962-2007
Collection Number: 2019C41
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English and Vietnamese
Physical Description: 8 manuscript boxes, 2 VHS videocassettes, 3 sound cassettes, digital media (3.1 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Rodney Charles Ewing, born in 1946; mineralogist, materials scientist, nuclear security expert, author, and professor. The collection includes personal writings, clippings, photographs, correspondence, pins, badges, medals, and other materials relating to Ewing's military service during the Vietnam War.
Creator: Ewing, Rodney C.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist. The remainder of the collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2018.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Rodney C. Ewing papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Rodney Charles Ewing, born in 1946; mineralogist, materials scientist, nuclear security expert, author, and professor. Professorships and associations include: Stanford University (the Center for International Security and Cooperation in the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and the Department of Geological Sciences in the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences); the University of Michigan; and the University of New Mexico.

Scope and Content of Collection

Includes personal writings, clippings, photographs, correspondence, pins, badges, medals, and other materials relating to Ewing's military service during the Vietnam War. Includes materials relating to psychological operations during the Vietnam War. Also includes "short-timer" calendars.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Psychological aspects
Photographs
Personal correspondence

 

Materials not yet described

box 1

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box 2

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box 3

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box 4

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box 5

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box 6

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box 7

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Memorabilia

box 8

US Army cap badge

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

US Army lapel pins

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Military intelligence lapel pins

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Rank insignia pins

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Defense Language Institute pins

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds" pin

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

National Defense Service medal and ribbon

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Good Conduct Medal and pin

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Vietnam Service Medal

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Bronze Star Medal

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Name plate

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Love beads

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

P-38 can opener

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Unidentified patch

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Campaign buttons

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Rank insignia patches

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Bronze Star Medal in presentation case

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
box 8

Vets for Peace in Vietnam side cap

Conditions Governing Access

Box 8 may not be used without permission of the Archivist.
 

Audiovisual materials

Access

Original audiovisual materials are not available until they have been reformatted. If interested in accessing these materials, please contact us for more information.
box MC41

2 VHS videocassettes

box MC39

3 sound cassettes

Conditions Governing Access

Original audiovisual materials are not available until they have been reformatted. If interested in accessing these materials, please contact us for more information.
 

Digital materials

Access

Digital materials are not available until processed. If interested in accessing these materials, please contact us for more information.
box HD21

1 USB flash drive