Vietnam Veterans Archive

The Vietnam Veterans Archive is a collection of oral histories, documents, photographs, memorabilia, and letters from veterans or family members. The project was initiated by David Taylor '66 and Beth Taylor, co-director of Brown’s Nonfiction Writing Program, to capture the stories of Brown University alumni who served in the military during the Vietnam War.
This collection is part of Brown University Library, hosted by Brown University.

Items in this collection

Article: "The View from the O.R." written by Cathy Shufro, published in Brown Alumni Bulletin, May/June 2007 issue.

This article profiles 2 military surgeons and tells of their experiences. Chris Coppola '90 served in Iraq during 2005 and Augustus A. White III '57 served in Vietnam during 1966-1967. Chris Coppola treated US military soldiers and Iraqi civilians including children injured during the fighting. Augustus A. White treated US military soldiers, Vietnamese soldiers and also assisted at a leprosy hospital in a nearby village during his off-duty time. White also talks about the racism that he faced as an African American man in the military. This article profiles 2 military surgeons and tells of their experiences. Chris Coppola '90 served in Iraq during 2005 and Augustus A. White III '57 served in Vietnam during 1966-1967. Chris Coppola treated US military soldiers and Iraqi civilians including children injured during the fighting. Augustus A. White treated US military soldiers, Vietnamese soldiers and also assisted at a leprosy hospital in a nearby village during his off-duty time. White also talks about the racism that he faced as an African American man in the military. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Article: "The Doctor of Prejudice" written by Beth Schwartzapfel, published in the Brown Alumni Bulletin.

This article is a biography of Augustus A. White III and his groundbreaking career as an African American orthopedic surgeon. It also highlights his work to combat the biases and poor cross-cultural communication in health care and medical education that result in disparities of care for minorities, women, homosexuals, the elderly and the obese. This article is a biography of Augustus A. White III and his groundbreaking career as an African American orthopedic surgeon. It also highlights his work to combat the biases and poor cross-cultural communication in health care and medical education that result in disparities of care for minorities, women, homosexuals, the elderly and the obese. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

Aerial view of Chu Lai [photo 9]

Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

1st Lt. Mike Carley in military air transport

Michael Carley is sitting inside a military air transport plane. Michael Carley is sitting inside a military air transport plane. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

[Vietnamese children] getting vaccinated [photo 32]

Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"The Vietnam Moratorium" by Connie Carley, published in "The Signpost" the magazine of the Junior League of Providenc...

Brief article written by Connie Worthington (under the name Connie Carley) about a large protest on October 15, 1969 organized by The National Moratorium Committee against American involvement in Vietnam. Ms. Worthington lauds the protests and advocates for reciprocal communication between citizens and government. Brief article written by Connie Worthington (under the name Connie Carley) about a large protest on October 15, 1969 organized by The National Moratorium Committee against American involvement in Vietnam. Ms. Worthington lauds the protests and advocates for reciprocal communication between citizens and government. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"A Brown Club with Air Medals" / "Brown Club Whose Members Have Flown 1640 Missions" - Brown Alumni Monthly, Vol. LXV...

Article discussing "The Brown Club of Ky Ha," comprised of five Brown alumnus who found themselves stationed together in Ky Ha, Vietnam. Includes a photograph of the five men, dated January 23, 1967: Maj. Randall W. Duphiney '53; Capt. James D. Turner '58; 1st Lt. Edward Kirkland '65; 1st Lt. Michael J. Carley '62; and Lt. Col. William R. Maloney '51. Titles are different on article and in table of contents. Article discussing "The Brown Club of Ky Ha," comprised of five Brown alumnus who found themselves stationed together in Ky Ha, Vietnam. Includes a photograph of the five men, dated January 23, 1967: Maj. Randall W. Duphiney '53; Capt. James D. Turner '58; 1st Lt. Edward Kirkland '65; 1st Lt. Michael J. Carley '62; and Lt. Col. William R. Maloney '51. Titles are different on article and in table of contents. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

"#5 Reel-to-reel narration" Mom, Dad and family in New Jersey, Christmas 1966 to William C. Seiple in Vietnam

Mom, Dad and family recorded messages for William C. Seiple (Bill), Robert's brother, Christmas [1966]. Bill was serving in Vietnam. The recording was made in New Jersey on December 23rd and 24th 1966 [?]. Wishes of Merry Christmas, hang in there, we're pulling for you...etc., and descriptions of the weather (17" snow) and the things they were doing in the family gathering. Interesting comment: "Pop one off for me yet?" - Aunt M. Mom, Dad and family recorded messages for William C. Seiple (Bill), Robert's brother, Christmas [1966]. Bill was serving in Vietnam. The recording was made in New Jersey on December 23rd and 24th 1966 [?]. Wishes of Merry Christmas, hang in there, we're pulling for you...etc., and descriptions of the weather (17" snow) and the things they were doing in the family gathering. Interesting comment: "Pop one off for me yet?" - Aunt M. Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)

'The Battle for LZ Neville" by Janie Blankenship from the VFW Magazine

David Taylor found this write up online. Ground perspective of what his squadron experienced in late February 1969. This was the day Taylor's friend from Stanford decided to ride with him and got the "shock of his life." David Taylor found this write up online. Ground perspective of what his squadron experienced in late February 1969. This was the day Taylor's friend from Stanford decided to ride with him and got the "shock of his life." Digital object made available by : Brown University Library, John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts , Box A, Brown University, Providence, RI, 02912, U.S.A., (http://library.brown.edu/)