The Boat People S.O.S. records contain materials from the Vietnamese Alliance Association, Boat People S.O.S. by-laws and meeting minutes, pamphlets, correspondence, and materials documenting Boat People S.O.S.'s early work and programming. Formed in 1980, Boat People S.O.S. was based in San Diego, California and conducted many joint rescue-at-sea missions with international organizations. Currently, Boat People S.O.S. is a national organization with multiple branches in the US and operations in Southeast Asia.

1 Linear Feet (1 record carton)

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