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Isenburg, Thomas F. (Vietnam War correspondence)
2016.182.w.r
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Contributing Institution:
Center for American War Letters Archives
Title: Thomas F. Isenburg Vietnam War correspondence
source:
Carroll, Andrew
Creator:
Isenburg, Thomas F.
Identifier/Call Number: 2016.182.w.r
Physical Description:
2 Linear feet
Physical Description:
124 mb
4 documents, PDF/A
4 original documents, PDF
3 transcriptions, DOC
Date (inclusive): 1965 April 10 - 1966 May 11
Abstract: This collection contains the written correspondence of Thomas F. Isenburg to his parents during the Vietnam War.
Language of Material:
English
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Container: 2016-182-w_Isenburg
This collection is open for research.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of Thomas F. Isenburg. Legacy collection from Andrew Carroll.
[Item title], Thomas F. Isenburg Vietnam War correspondence (2016.182.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman
University, CA.
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.
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Correspondence -- California
War letters -- California
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Personal narratives, American
Vietnam War (1961-1975) -- Correspondence
Carroll, Andrew