Vessey Box 7, Korea, 1975 - 1985

Series — Box: Vessey 7, Korea

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

1975 - 1985

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

Envelope. “Washington, DC 1975-76”

“Chong Wa Dae” envelope. Letter in Korean and translated copy. From Park Chung Hee. On Pres. of Republic of Korea letterhead. 1979.

Blue folder. Honorary membership certificates in Korean and English. The Korean Veterans Association.

Blue folder. `’Ambassador for Peace” certificates in Korean and English. The Korean Veterans Association.

Lt. blue folder. Event itinerary. “President and Mrs. Carter’s Visit to The Republic of Korea.” June-July 1979.

Manilla envelope from B. T. Rhee. 8x10 photos and letter. May 3, 1985.

Folder of Korea correspondence. ca. 1975-1979.

Folder “1978 PMA Social Events.” Correspondence and letters ca. 1980-82.

Folder “Misc. Korean papers.”

- Letter in Korean. Nov 10, 1977.

- Commemorative Address by Korean president, Park Chung Hee. Oct 1 1978

- Programme for 30th Armed Forces Day Ceremony. 1978

- The Korean Economy, Sept. 1976.

Folder. misc. cards, programs, letters, ca. 1979