Vessey Box MV4, Odd/Oversize

Series — Box: Vessey MV4, Odd/Oversize

Staff Only

Content Description

From the Collection:

This is a collection of the personal paperwork, correspondence, framed materials, and photos of John W. Vessey Jr. and his wife Avis. This primarily covers Vessey's time as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff but also includes material from his childhood through post-retirement.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1939 - 2016
Agent Relation: Donated by Sarah Vessey, 2018. Accession 2018.011.

Extent

From the Collection: 60 Linear Feet (87 boxes and 2 flat file drawers.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Korean

From the Collection: Vietnamese

From the Collection: Chinese

From the Collection: Greek, Modern (1453-)

From the Collection: Thai

Additional Description

Framed photos.

History of Famous 34ID book on wood stand.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs flag, new.

Camp Ripley plaque with photo.

Misc. pins, nametags, paperweights.

Meet the Press 6Nov83, ¾” video tape

Gen John W Vessey Retirement Ceremony, 10 Oct 1985, 60 min. ¾” video tape

Worldnet Interview (USIA) 27 June 84, ¾” video tape.

Remarks of Gen Vessey and Pres Reagan at the National Prayer Breakfast. C-SPAN. 3 Feb 1983