| Accession Number | PR06378 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 1; Wallet/s: 2 cm |
| Object type | Letter, Souvenir, Diary |
| Maker |
Stephens, Christopher Effey |
| Place made | Vietnam |
| Date made | ca. 1971-72 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Stephens, Christopher Effey (Lieutenant, b. 1945)
Description
Collection relates to the Vietnam War service of Lieutenant Christopher 'Chris' Effey Stephens, A Squadron (Sqn), 3 Cavalry Regiment, Vietnam 1971 - 1972.
Wallet 1 of 1 contains two folders.
Folder one contains 16 letters dated from January 1971 to July 1972, many letters are undated, and 7 envelopes. Two letters have been sent to Stephens, fourteen are from Stephens to people in Australia; one letter from Stephens is typed. Letters detail daily life in Vietnam, patrols, and life at home.
Folder two contains one item, a 'rough diary' for 1971. This diary includes regular daily entries detailing occurances that day, patrols, weather, and duties.