Jim MacGregor Collection of documents produced by the 40th POLWAR Battalion of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, 1971-1972

Collection context

Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1/2 document box
Language:
English , Vietnamese .
Scope and content:

Documents, in Vietnamese and English, produced by the 40th POLWAR Battalion of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam.

Biographical / historical:

The primary target audiences of the Vietnamese Political Warfare was the ARVN soldier and his family, the civilian population, the common enemy (the VC and NVA troops), and the Free World Military Forces and their allies. The main objective is to obtain voluntary support for the Government of Vietnam. To meet the POLWAR objective, social service support is provided to military and civilian personnel subordinate to the Ministry of Defense and their dependents. The end goal of this support is to create the conditions under which a soldier will desire to be loyal.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is located on-site.

Terms of access:

Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.

Preferred citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Jim MacGregor Collection of Documents Produced by the 40th POLWAR Battalion of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
Before you visit:
Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
Contact:
rbml@library.columbia.edu