Cotter Family Vietnam War correspondence, 1959 - 1971

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Summary

Creators:
Cotter, Carol
Abstract:
This collection contains correspondence written by Gary George Cotter, John Thomas Cotter, George Joseph Cotter Jr., and Lawrence (Larry) Jerome Cotter to their parents and siblings during the Vietnam War.
Extent:
0.2 Linear Feet (5 folders)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title], Cotter Brothers Vietnam War correspondence (2015.088.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains correspondence written by four Cotter brothers to their parents and siblings during the Vietnam War. Also included is a detailed family tree ranging from 1891-2004.

Private Gary George Cotter served in the 1st Field Artillery Battalion, 5th Artillery, U.S. Army.

Serviceman (rank unknown) John Thomas Cotter served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Serviceman (rank unknown) George Joseph Cotter Jr. served in the US Army.

Serviceman (rank unknown) Lawrence (Larry) Jerome Cotter served in the U.S Navy.

Paul Allan Cotter was a fifth brother. Paul was also in the service but the donor, Carol Cotter, could not find any of his correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Private Gary George Cotter, United States Army serviceman (rank unknown) John Thomas Cotter, United States Marine Corps serviceman (rank unknown) George Joseph Cotter Jr., United States Army serviceman (rank uknown) Lawrence Jerome Cotter, United States Navy

Acquisition information:
Gift of Carol Cotter
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by author and date.

  • Series 1, Correspondence from Gary G. Cotter
  • Series 2, Correspondence from John T. Cotter
  • Series 3, Correspondence from George J. Cotter, Jr.
  • Series 4, Correspondence from Larry J. Cotter
  • Series 5, Family tree

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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:

[Item title], Cotter Brothers Vietnam War correspondence (2015.088.w.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

For the benefit of current and future researchers, please cite any additional information about sources consulted in this collection, including permanent URLs, item or folder descriptions, and box/folder locations.

Contact:
(714) 532-7716
privette@chapman.edu
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