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AHJ_ah00890 Inventory of the Nguyen Cao Ky papers, 1965-1987 Nguyễn (Cao Kỳ)papers Processed by John Hanks The creation of the EAD-version of this finding aid was made possible through a grant from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission. University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.

American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/

2006

University of Wyoming

Finding aid encoded by Ann Mulfort May 2006 Finding aid is in English Nguyen Cao Ky papers, 1965-1987 Collection number: 00890 University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. Publication date: 2006 Contact Information American Heritage Center Dept. 3924, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 82071 Phone: 307.766.2574 Fax:307.766.5511 Email:ahcref@uwyo.edu URL:http://ahc.uwyo.edu/ Date Processed February 2001

"©" 2006 University of Wyoming

Collection Summary Nguyễn, Cao Kỳ Nguyen Cao Ky papers 1965-1987 00890 1.40 cubic ft. (3 document boxes, 1 F-41 folder) University of Wyoming. American Heritage Center. English The Nguyen Cao Ky materials include correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, reel to reel recordings, transcripts, and other written materials. Most of these items trace the career of Nguyen Cao Ky as an important member of the South Vietnamese government and its military forces until 1966. The photographs were made to record Nguyen Cao Ky's appearance at formal occasions. Biography of Nguyen Cao Ky

Nguyen Cao Ky was born September 9, 1930 and he fought with the French forces that opposed the Vietnamese Liberation Movement. When the country was partitioned in 1954, he joined the Vietnamese Air Force and became commander after the 1963 overthrow of Ngo Dinh Diem. Nguyen Cao Ky was one of three rulers who led South Vietnam after another coup in 1965. In 1971 he failed to win an election against incumbent President Thieu, so he returned to the Air Force. He escaped from Vietnam in 1975 and settled in the United States. Nguyen Cao Ky was a favorite with American advisors because of his strong anti-Communism.

Colonel George Budway was Commander of the Tan Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam from April, 1965 until May, 1966. During this time he formed a friendship with Nguyen Cao Ky, Defense Minister and future leader of South Vietnam. Colonel Budway and journalist Charles J. V. Murphy collaborated with Nguyen Cao Ky in conducting a number of interviews in which all three participated in covering various aspects of Nguyen Cao Ky’s life and his participation in the South Vietnamese government and its defense forces until 1966.

Charles J. V. Murphy planned to write a book on Nguyen Cao Ky during 1967-1968, but he abandoned the project. Mr. Murphy was a journalist who frequently contributed to Time and Fortune magazines while publishing books on Richard Byrd, James Forrestal and the Windsor family. He was a close friend of fellow Yale graduates, Henry Luce, Allen Dulles, James Angleton, and Frank Whisner, who were important in the founding of the Central Intelligence Agency. His CIA activities included writing stories for the agency during the Allende period in Chile. Murphy and Budway maintained a correspondence between 1967 and 1984.

Scope and Content

The Nguyen Cao Ky papers include correspondence, manuscripts, photographs, reel to reel recordings, transcripts, and other written materials. Most of these items trace the career of Nguyen Cao Ky as an important member of the South Vietnamese government and its military forces until 1966. The photographs were made to record Nguyen Cao Ky’s appearance at formal occasions.

Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Related Materials

There are no other known archival collections created by Nguyen Cao Ky at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

The Nguyen Cao Ky papers were given to the American Heritage Center by George Budway in two shipments in 1986 and one shipment in 1987. The papers and artifacts were received in good condition and partial order.

Processing Information

The collection was processed by John Hanks in February 2001. The materials have been arranged by author and type, chronologically within series. Original folder titles have been maintained where possible.

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Nguyen Cao Ky papers, 1965-1987, Collection Number 00890, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Access Terms Nguyen, Ngoc Linh. Vietnam (Republic). Khong quan. Vietnam(Republic). President (1967-1975 : Nguyen Van Thieu). Vietnam (Republic). Quan luc. Vietnam War, 1961-1975. Vietnam (Republic). Interviews. Biography. <?xm-replace_text {Title as Subject}?> Murphy, Charles John Vincent, 1904- Budway, George. Politics, Government, and Law International Relations Military People, Ethnicity, and Culture Container List Series I. Correspondence 1968-1987 (1 folder)

Charles J. V. Murphy’s letters to Budway arranged chronologically and focusing on mutual career and political concerns.

1 1 Colonel George Budway and Charles J. V. Murphy 1968-1987 Series II. Manuscripts 1966-1967 (5 folders)

Charles J. V. Murphy’s material arranged alphabetically containing transcripts of Nguyen Cao Ky speeches and taped interviews.

1 2-3 Speeches, Statements – Nguyen Cao Ky 1966-1967 1 4 Transcripts - Nguyen Cao Ky, Dalat Luncheon 1966-1967 1 5 Transcripts – Nguyen Cao Ky, Interviews by C. J. Murphy May 1967 1 6 Transcripts – Nguyen Ngoc Linh and C. J. Murphy April 1967 1 7 Transcripts – Nguyen Ngoc Linh, ARVN Account 1967 Series III. Pamphlets 1965-1967 (1 folder)

South Vietnam information for popular consumption and a Fortune magazine article about the King ranch in Texas.

1 8 Pamphlets – Vietnam Subjects, Fortune article on the King Ranch 1965-1967 Series IV. Photographs circa 1965-1967 (5 folders)

Nguyen Cao Ky at official functions.

2 1-5 Nguyen Cao Ky, Richard M. Nixon, and others circa 1965-1967 Series V. Reports circa 1966-1967 0.30 cubic ft. (5 folders, 1 F-41 oversize folder)

Official documents arranged alphabetically and covering South Vietnamese industry, finance, land reform, development, and veterans.

2 6 South Vietnam – Crafts and Industry 1967 2 7 South Vietnam – Finance 1966 2 8 South Vietnam – Land Reform 1966 2 9 South Vietnam – Revolutionary Development 1967 2 10 South Vietnam – Veterans and Widows 1966 Republic of Vietnam – War Cabinet 1967

(Poster)

Series VI. Reel to Reel Tapes circa 1967 0.45 cubic ft. (1 document box) Recording and Reproduction Characteristics

Interviews: reel-to-reel audio tapes.

Interviews of Nguyen Cao Ky including his biography, opinions etc. for a book to be written by Charles J. V. Murphy.

3 1 5” Reel to Reel Taped Interview with Nguyen Cao Ky 1967 3 2 9 3” tapes of Nguyen Cao Ky Interview 1967

(small box)

3 3 10 3” tapes of Nguyen Cao Ky Interview 1967

(small box)