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Vietnam Feature Service records , 1968-1971
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Joint United States Public Affairs Office; Vietnam Feature Service; Bush, Ted J.
- Title
- Vietnam Feature Service records
- Dates
- 1968-1971 (inclusive)19681971
- Quantity
- 2.5 linear feet, (3 containers) : 1 record storage box, 2 manuscript boxes
- Collection Number
- Bx 169
- Summary
- The Vietnam Feature Service was the propaganda arm of the Joint United States Public Affairs Office that offered their stories gratis to newspapers and magazines in the U.S. The collection (1968-1971) contains feature stories written by Ted J. Bush, and others, regarding life in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The Vietnam Feature Service was the propaganda arm of the Joint United States Public Affairs Office. The feature stories were offered gratis to newspapers and magazines in the U.S.
Most stories in the collection were written by Ted J. Bush, U.S. Navy public relations officer.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1968-1971) contains feature stories written by Ted J. Bush and others regarding life in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
The stories give the impression that wartime South Vietnam was a "pleasant place." Topics include electric power cooperatives in small towns ("Brightening the Hamlets"), and efficient transportation despite minor obstacles ("Vietnam's Trains are Running"). The Vietnam War itself is mentioned incidentally.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description |
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| Guide to the Vietnam Feature Service Records |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Propaganda, American--Vietnam
- Vietnam (Republic)--Economic conditions--Public opinion
- Vietnam (Republic)--Social conditions--Public opinion
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Journalists
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Propaganda
Personal Names
- Bush, Ted J.
Corporate Names
- Vietnam Feature Service
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles
- Propaganda
