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Politics - Vietnam Orphan Evacuation, 1970 April

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 6

Scope and Contents

Contains 82 photographs of Vietnam Orphan refugees arriving at Fort Benning to be cleared by doctors and military personnel before being flown around the United States for adoption. Three children were adopted by Col. Patrick and Betty Tisdale of Columbus. Images show the children, of various ages, attending school, eating lunch, and arriving off the plane and being greeted by soldiers.

Dates

  • Other: 1970 April

Extent

From the Collection: 2.77 Cubic Feet : 5 boxes

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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Columbus Georgia 31907 United States