Spencer, Theodore A. (Vietnam War correspondence), 1971 December 5

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Summary

Title:
Theodore A. Spencer Vietnam War correspondence
Dates:
1971 December 5
Creators:
Spencer, Theodore A. and Johnson, Eric H.
Abstract:
This collection contains one correspondence written by service member Theodore A. Spencer to Rich Garibaldi during the Vietnam War.
Containers:
box: Vietnam 2
folder: 13
folder: 1
Extent:
.025 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Theodore A. Spencer Vietnam War correspondence (2017.262.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 one correspondence written by service member Theodore A. Spencer to his friend Rich Garibaldi during the Vietnam War. In it, he primarily talks about how his mother disapproves of his Korean girlfriend, Choe, how she was already married to another man, and how she is also pregnant with his own child. He also mentions a drinking trip he went on with his fellow soldiers and asks if there are any souveneirs Rich would like for him to bring back.

Biographical / historical:

Source: donor Theodore A. Spencer was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He died on August 8, 2009. Rich Garibaldi died on April 2, 2015.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Eric H. Johnson.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lee Feldman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-09 15:52:06 -0400 .

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, Box number, Folder number], Theodore A. Spencer Vietnam War correspondence (2017.262.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:
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