Inventory of the Robert R. Bramlett Papers 1966-1967
A Collection in the
Special Collections Research Center
Accession Number Mss. Acc. 2009.306, 2011.114, and 2011.127
Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Special CollectionsEarl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8794
USA
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Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to all researchers.
Conditions Governing Use
Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.
Preferred Citation
Robert R. Bramlett Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acquisition Information
The materials were acquired by Special Collections Research Center on 07/22/2009.
Processing Information
Accessioned and minimally described in July 2009 by Ute Schechter, Warren E. Burger Archivist. Arranged by Alex Dodd, SCRC Staff, in September 2009. Updated in March 2011 by Benjamin Bromley.
Biographical Note
B.R. Bramlett was marine sergeant stationed in Vietnam. He was an MP, and later brig warden, at Phu Bai and Danang after being in the infantry. He was in charge of imprisoned American soldiers as well as Vietnamese prisoners of war. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/B. R. Bramlett">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/B. R. Bramlett</a>.
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of letters from B.R. Bramlett to his wife written while on active duty with the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, 1966-1967. Topics include everyday concerns for his family at home, and descriptions of his military duties. In describing racial tensions between the black and white American troops Bramlett labels the black troops repeatedly as 'trouble makers'. In each letter he expresses his love and devotion to his wife and children, and often writes about worrying that he has left his wife with difficult responsibilities, such as getting the car fixed, dealing with household problems, and caring for two young children. The collection includes some letters to Bramlett from his wife, who frequently reassures him that she and the children are doing well. In several June 1967 letters, Bramlett advises his wife on paperwork regarding her pending United States citizenship.
Arrangement of Materials
Arranged chronologically.
Index Terms
- Letters (correspondence)
- Race relations--1960-1970
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
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Detailed Description of the Collection
- box: 1 Folder: 1
LettersJanuary 1966-November 1966
- box: 1 Folder: 2
LettersDecember 1966
- box: 1 Folder: 3
LettersJanuary 1967
- box: 1 Folder: 4
LettersFebruary 1967
- box: 1 Folder: 5
LettersMarch 1967-April 1967
- box: 1 Folder: 6
LettersMay 1967
- box: 2 Folder: 1
LettersJune 1967-July 1967
- box: 2 Folder: 2
LettersAugust 1967
- box: 2 Folder: 3
LettersSeptember 1967
- box: 2 Folder: 4
LettersOctobe 1967
- box: 2 Folder: 5
LettersNovember 1967-December 1967