Wade Hall Collection of American Letters: James Gibson letters

Abstract

The James Gibson letters (dated 1967-1971, undated; 1.47 cubic feet; 5 boxes) comprise letters, photographs, and memorabilia that document the experience of James Gibson while enlisted in the military during the Vietnam War.

Descriptive Summary

Title
Wade Hall Collection of American Letters: James Gibson letters
Date
1967-1971, undated (inclusive)
Creator
Gibson, James
Extent
1.47 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Soldiers -- Correspondence
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Letters.
Arrangement
Collection is arranged chronologically and by format. The Wade Hall Collection of American Letters has been processed into discrete collections based on provenance.
Finding Aid Author
Sarah Coblentz
Preferred Citation
2009ms132.0062: [identification of item], Wade Hall Collection of American Letters: James Gibson letters, 1967-1971, undated, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
James Gibson was married to Linda, and served in the Vietnam War.
American Letters collector Wade Hall (1934-2015) was a native of Union Springs, Alabama. Starting in 1962, he lived in Louisville, where he taught English and chaired the English and Humanities/Arts programs at Kentucky Southern College and Bellarmine University. He also taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Florida. He held degrees from Troy State University (B.S.), the University of Alabama (M.A.), and the University of Illinois (Ph.D.). He served for two years in the U.S. Army in the mid-fifties. Dr. Hall was the author of books, monographs, articles, plays, and reviews relating to Kentucky, Alabama, and Southern history and literature. His most recent books include A Visit with Harlan Hubbard; High Upon a Hill: A History of Bellarmine College; A Song in Native Pastures: Randy Atcher's Life in Country Music; and Waters of Life from Conecuh Ridge.
Scope and Content
The James Gibson letters (dated 1967-1971, undated; 1.47 cubic feet; 5 boxes) comprise letters, photographs, and memorabilia that document the experience of James Gibson while enlisted in the military during the Vietnam War. The letters are from Gibson to his wife, Linda, while stationed at various forts and camps in the US and while stationed abroad in Vietnam. The photographs document family gatherings. Also included in the collection is a Command and Control North (CCN) U.S. Army Special Forces kerchief and a short audio reel.
The James Gibson letters are part of the Wade Hall Collection of American letters, which includes correspondence and diaries from all over North America covering the time period of the Civil to Korean Wars. The materials were collected by Wade Hall and document everyday men and women.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

Letters, 1967 September 30-November 6

  • Box 153, folder 1
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Letters, 1967 November 7-30

  • Box 153, folder 2
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Letters, 1967 December 1-22

  • Box 153, folder 3
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Letters, 1967 December 23-1968 January 6

  • Box 153, folder 4
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Letters, 1968 January 8-March 3

  • Box 153, folder 5
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Letters, 1968 March 4-April 11

  • Box 153, folder 6
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Letters, 1968 April 12-May 4

  • Box 153, folder 7
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Letters, 1968 May 6-26

  • Box 154, folder 1
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Letters, 1969 July 9-28

  • Box 154, folder 2
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Letters, 1970 May 6-June 20

  • Box 154, folder 3
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Letters, 1970 June 21-August 4

  • Box 154, folder 4
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Letters, 1970 August 7-September 19

  • Box 154, folder 5
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Letters, 1970 September 20-October 22

  • Box 154, folder 6
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Letters, 1970 October 23-November 11

  • Box 154, folder 7
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Letters, 1970 November 14-December 7

  • Box 155, folder 1
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Letters, 1970 December 8-1971 January 14

  • Box 155, folder 2
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Letters, 1971 January 15-February 14

  • Box 155, folder 3
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Letters, 1971 February 16-March 9

  • Box 155, folder 4
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Letters, 1971 March 11-March 27

  • Box 155, folder 5
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James Gibson letters, undated

  • Box 156, folder 1-3
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Kerchief and audio reel, undated

  • Box 156, folder 4
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Photographs, undated

  • Box 157
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