G.I. Resistance Movement and Anti-War Newspaper/Publications Collection (Vietnam Era), 1967-1984; undated

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Summary

Creators:
Great Lakes Movement for a Democratic Military, American Servicemen's Union, and Vietnam Veterans Against the War/Winter Soldier Organization
Abstract:
This collection contains newspaper issues; flyers; newsletters; press releases; booklets; and other material pertaining to the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War. A majority of the documents in this collection are underground newspapers or newsletters that come from anti-war, student activist, veteran, and Armed Forces support organizations, and military bases located in the United States. This collection also includes publications created in the Heidelberg area of West Germany- the location of many U.S. military installations, and a few publications that were published on United States military bases located in Japan and the Philippines.
Extent:
3 boxes and 1.25 Linear Feet
Language:
English , German , French .
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Background

Scope and content:

The G.I. Resistance Movement and Anti-War Newspaper/Publications Collection (Vietnam Era) collection (1967-1984; undated) contains 3 boxes and 1.25 linear feet of newspaper issues; flyers; newsletters; press releases; booklets; and other material pertaining to the anti-war movement during the Vietnam War. A majority of the documents in this collection are underground newspapers or newsletters published around bases during the war, or by members of the Armed Forces and veterans. These publications, intended for their peers were produced without official military approval, and were mainly anti-war and anti-military in nature. A majority of the material in this collection come from anti-war, student activist, veteran, and Armed Forces support organizations, and servicement stationed at military bases located in the United States (Series I) This collection also includes publications created in the Heidelberg area of West Germany- the location of many U.S. military installations, and a few publications that were published on United States military bases located in Japan and the Philippines. Some of the publications and organizations featured in this collection include: Movement for a Democratic Military (MDM); United States Servicemen's Fund; American Servicemen's Union; "Camp News" (Chicago Area Military Project); Vietnam Veterans Against War; "Up Against the Bulkhead"; "Forward"; "G.I. Voice"; "RITA Notes"; and others.

Biographical / historical:

The Vietnam War sparked many demonstrations across the United States in the mid-1960s, and grew into a larger anti-war movement over the following years, continuing into the early 1970s. This social movement included students, civilians, and members of the Armed Forces. During this time, many active duty, discharged G.I.s, deserters, draft resisters, and veterans produced newspapers and newsletters for their peers without official military approval. These publications were largely anti-military and anti-war, and reflected the soldier's, sailors, and airmen's sentiments regarding the United States involvement in the Vietnam War.

For more information about the G.I. underground press movement and a listing of publications see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GI_Underground_Press

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Location of this collection:
University Library, 5th Flr (5039)
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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