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Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 395

Scope and Contents

The Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research contains a research report documenting the Purdue alumni, students, or former students who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. For each person, this includes a photo, background information, Purdue educational experience, military service, death information, and location of name on the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. These names are all documented on a plaque in the Purdue Memorial Union. Report is available in both physical and digital formats.

Dates

  • Creation: 2022

Access Information

The collection is open for research.

Copyright and Use Information

Copyrights held by Purdue University or original creator. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.

Historical Information

Forty Purdue students or alumni died as a result of their military service during the Vietnam War. Darrell Katovsich, Purdue graduate and Vietnam veteran, began an extensive research project in 2017 to document these forty people, their lives, and the circumstances of their deaths. These names also appear on a memorial plaque in the Purdue Memorial Union Great Hall.

Extent

0.025 Cubic Feet (One folder)

0.004 Gigabytes

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition Information

Collection donated by Darrell J. Katovsich on November 16, 2022.

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital versions of materials are available for research use. See our digital collections database, e-Archives: Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research.

Processing Information

Physical materials are housed in an acid-free folder.

Title
Darrell Katovsich collection of Vietnam veterans research
Status
Under Review
Author
Adriana Harmeyer
Date
2023-02-09
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository

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