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Oral history.; Discusses Murchison's time spent in the United States Army. Particularly focuses on his participation in the Vietnamese Conflict. During that time, Murchison served both as an adviser and in an actual unit. He received a number of awards from both the U.S. Army and the South Vietnamese government for valor and meritorious service. In 1978 Mr. Murchison retired from the Army and became the personnel director for First Mississippi National Bank. He is currently employed by Union Planters Bank of Southern Mississippi at the Petal branch. In 1996 Mr. Murchison revisited Vietnam and returned to the places he had served and conducted military operations during the Vietnam conflict.

From the Mississippiana Books Collection. Page 38 of "Saigon Cemetery" by David Chapman Berry.

From the James A. Riley Collection. A color leaflet featuring a short comic regarding international trade published by Liberty Lobby.

From the William M. Colmer Papers. A resolution originating in the United States House of Representatives regarding "condemning the treatment of American prisoners of war by the Government of North Vietnam and urging the President to initiate appropriate action for the purpose of insuring that American prisoners are accorded humane treatment."

From the William M. Colmer Papers. A resolution originating in the United States House of Representatives regarding the authorization and direction of "the Committee on Internal Security to conduct a full and complete study and investigation of the New Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam.

From the William M. Colmer Papers. A resolution originating in the United States House of Representatives regarding sentiment from the House "in condemnation of the North Vietnamese Communist invasion of South Vietnam and in support of actions taken by the United States to repel the invasion.

From the Roy M. Wheat Papers. A letter from Roy Wheat to "Bobby Joe" regarding being on the front lines of the war in Vietnam. In this letter, Wheat also explains an explosion that left him injured.

From the Roy M. Wheat Papers. A letter from Roy Wheat to "Bobby Joe" regarding coming in from an ambush, some photographs that Wheat sent home, and his rifle.

From the Sandra E. Adickes Papers. A copy of "From Chicks to Feminists: Transforming the Anti-Vietnam War Movement" written by Sandra Adickes while working at Winona State University.

From the Jim Kates Papers. A antiwar comic written by Julian Bond and illustrated by T.G. Lewis.

From the Frobenius (Courtney L.) Vietnam Research Collection. A photograph of three unidentified soldiers on patrol. All soldiers appear to be walking through a jungle, with their backs turned to the camera.

From the Frobenius (Courtney L.) Vietnam Research Collection. A photograph of eight unidentified soldiers on patrol. Four of the soldiers are walking in waist deep waters while four other soldiers stand on the other side of the water in a wooden area.

From the Frobenius (Courtney L.) Vietnam Research Collection. A report sent to Russell L. Meerdink (Province Senior Advisor) from Courtney L. Frobenius (PSDF advisor) regarding the status of the PSDF in Tuy Hoa City.

From the Frobenius (Courtney L.) Vietnam Research Collection. A photograph of several helicopters flying in a line.

From the Henry and Sue [Lorenzi] Sojourner Civil Rights Movement Collection. A flier publicizing a demonstration at Danbury Federal Prison, and other prisons around the country, to show support for Danbury prison resistors and includes a list of demands from the prisoners, as well as demands from the Committee on Prisons in South Vietnam. Demonstration sponsored by the U.S. Committee on Prisons, c/o the Harrisburg Defense Committee. Co-sponsored by Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Catholic Peace Fellowship, Clergy and Laymen Concerned, Emmaus House, Committee to Free Angela Davis and other Political Prisoners, People's Coalition for Peace and Justice, Mayday, Third World Women's Alliance, and the Danbury Committee on Prisons.