James Braun correspondence, 1964-1967

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James Braun correspondence, 1964-1967

MS 676


Collection Summary
Creator:	Braun, James
Collection Name:	James Braun correspondence,
Inclusive Dates:	1964-1967
Physical Description:	0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract:	This collection consists of letters written by Lt. James A. Braun to his family while he was serving in the Vietnam War. The majority of Braun's letters were sent to his parents, William F. and Maxine J. Braun, and sister Leslie in Sepulveda, California, although a few letters from friends and to other individuals are also housed in the collection. The collection also includes two army emblems.
Collection Number:	MS 676
Language:	Materials are in English.
Repository:	University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections University of Arizona PO Box 210055 Tucson, AZ 85721-0055 Phone: 520-621-6423 Fax: 520-621-9733 URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/ E-Mail: LBRY-askspcoll@email.arizona.edu

Biographical Note

James Braun graduated from Van Nuys High School and attended San Fernando Valley State College before joining the US Air Force. He was a member of the 1st Infantry Division and served from 1964-1967. He returned from Vietnam in 1968 and married Sue Zanne Garner of Chatsworth on June 30, 1968.

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of letters written by Lt. James A. Braun to his family while he was serving in the Vietnam War. A majority of the letters were written by Braun and sent to his parents, although a few letters from friends and to other individuals are also housed in the collection. The collection also includes two army emblems.

Organization

This collection is organized into 2 series.

Series I: Correspondence, 1964-1967
Series II: Army emblems, undated

Restrictions

There are no restrictions on this collection.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Subject(s)

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American

Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- United States

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Administrative Information

Credit Line

James Braun correspondence (MS 676). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries

Processing History

Processed by Michelle Nicole Boyer-Kelly in 2019.

Container List


Series I: Correspondence, 1964-1967
	Scope and Contents
	This series includes correspondence, a majority of which is authored by James Braun and sent to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Braun. Correspondence has been arranged chronologically by date.

box	folder
1	1	Correspondence, undated
1	2	Correspondence, 1964
1	3	Correspondence, 1965
1	4	Correspondence, 1966
1	5	Correspondence, 1967


Series II: Army emblems, undated
	Scope and Contents
	This series includes two full color army emblems. The soldier in both emblems has 'Braum' on his shirt. One reads "Bravo 2116 INF" and the other reads "From Mike PLT B Co 2116 INF". Both emblems are unique and appear to be made by hand.

box	item
1	1-2	Army emblems, undated