Galand Nield papers, 1969-1971
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Galand Nield papers
- Dates
- 1969-1971 (inclusive)19691971
- Quantity
- 5 boxes, (2 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 280
- Summary
- This collection consists of five boxes of materials related to Galand Nield's experiences during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Galand W. Nield was born (November 16, 1947) and raised in Afton, Wyoming. In the late 1960s, Galand served a two-year mission in Australia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1969, after completing his mission, he returned home to Wyoming and married Maureen Susan Meecham. Very soon after his marriage he was drafted to serve in the United States Army. In 1969 Galand left for Fort Benning, Georgia for basic training and then was sent on to Fort Ord in California. From March of 1970 to March of 1971, Galand served in Vietnam with the "Tropic Lightning" 25th Division, HHC 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, and then the "Screaming Eagles" 101st Airborne, HHC 3/506. Galand was awarded a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and various other medals along with sustaining service-related injuries. Galand left Vietnam in March of 1971 and had the rank of Sergeant when he left the military. He currently resides in Smithfield, Utah, and is the owner of Cache Valley Crafts.
Content Description
This collection consists of five boxes of materials related to Galand Nield's experiences during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. The materials contained in the collection are a typescript and cassette recording of an oral history interview of Galand Nield's Vietnam experience, letters of correspondence written mainly by Nield while serving in the military from 1969-1971, and typescript of "Compilation of Letters to My Wife," by Galand Nield.
The first box contains the typescript and cassette tape recording of the interview conducted in July of 2003 regarding Nield's time served in the Vietnam War. The rest of the materials in the first box are letters of correspondence between Nield and his family during the years from 1969-1971.
The second box contains "Compilation of Letters to My Wife," a typescript created by Galand Nield based on his own correspondence. The remainder of the collection contains letters of correspondence between Galand and his fiancé/wife, along with a few letters of correspondence between his wife's family and friends from 1969-1971.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Galand Nield papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Galand Nield papers USU_COLL MSS 280, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 280, USUSCA.
Alternative Forms Available
Contains cassette tapes.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Arranged in alphabetical order and then chronologically.
Processing Note
Processed in March of 2004.
Acquisition Information
The materials contained in this collection were donated by Galand W. Nield in March of 2004 in conjunction with Utah State University's Veteran History Project.
Related Materials
Galand Nield photo collection (P0347).
Separated Materials
The photo collection is housed separately and can be found in the Galand Nield photo collection (P0347).
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Interview transcript, letters to parents, & various letters of correspondence, 1970-1971
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Description: Typescript, interview of Galand Nield's experiences in VietnamDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Cassette tape recording of Galand Nield's interviewDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Letter from Galand to his sister Anna KayDates: 1970 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 JulyContainer: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 AugustContainer: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 SeptemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 OctoberContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 NovemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1970 DecemberContainer: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: Letters from Galand to parentsDates: 1971Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Letter & postcard from Galand to parentsDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Letter from Anna Kay to parentsDates: 1969Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: Letter from La Rue & Earl to Willard NieldDates: 1970Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Letter from Nina, Merlin, & Judy to Willard NieldDates: 1971 JanuaryContainer: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Letter from Kent Camilla to Galand NieldDates: 1971 MarchContainer: Box 1, Folder 16
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Letters to Maureen Meecham/Gield from Galand Nield, 1969-1970
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Description: "Compilation of Letters to my Wife" part one, by Galand NieldDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 1
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Description: "Compilation of Letters to my Wife" part two, by Galand NieldDates: undatedContainer: Box 2, Folder 2
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1969 JuneContainer: Box 2, Folder 3
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1969 JulyContainer: Box 2, Folder 4
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1969 AugustContainer: Box 2, Folder 5
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1969 SeptemberContainer: Box 2, Folder 6
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1969 OctoberContainer: Box 2, Folder 7
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 JuneContainer: Box 2, Folder 8
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 July 2-16Container: Box 2, Folder 9
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 19-31 JulyContainer: Box 2, Folder 10
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Description: from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 August 2-17Container: Box 3, Folder 1
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Description: from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 August 18-31Container: Box 3, Folder 2
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Description: from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 September 1-14Container: Box 3, Folder 3
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 September 15-30Container: Box 3, Folder 4
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 October 1-15Container: Box 3, Folder 5
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 October 16-30Container: Box 4, Folder 1
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 November 1-15Container: Box 4, Folder 2
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 November 16-30Container: Box 4, Folder 3
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 December 1-12Container: Box 4, Folder 4
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1970 December 13-31Container: Box 4, Folder 5
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1971 January 1-15Container: Box 5, Folder 1
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1971 January 16-31Container: Box 5, Folder 2
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1971 February 2-15Container: Box 5, Folder 3
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1971 February 16-29Container: Box 5, Folder 4
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: 1971 MarchContainer: Box 5, Folder 5
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Description: Letters from Galand to MaureenDates: undatedContainer: Box 5, Folder 6
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Description: Letters from Maureen to GalandDates: 1969-1971Container: Box 5, Folder 7
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Description: Letter from Maureen to her parents in EnglandDates: 1970Container: Box 5, Folder 8
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Description: Letter from Kathleen Gorcoran to Maureen GieldDates: 1970 September 12Container: Box 5, Folder 9
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Description: Letter from Carde to Maureen GieldDates: 1971 February 9Container: Box 5, Folder 10
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Description: Letter from Cox's to Maureen GieldDates: 1971 March 4Container: Box 5, Folder 11
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Subject Terms
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives.
