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Galand Nield papers

 Collection
Identifier: UUS_COLL MSS 280

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of five boxes of materials related to Galand Nield's experiences during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971. The materials contained in the collection are a typescript and cassette recording of an oral history interview of Galand Nield's Vietnam experience, letters of correspondence written mainly by Nield while serving in the military from 1969-1971, and typescript of "Compilation of Letters to My Wife," by Galand Nield.

The first box contains the typescript and cassette tape recording of the interview conducted in July of 2003 regarding Nield's time served in the Vietnam War. The rest of the materials in the first box are letters of correspondence between Nield and his family during the years from 1969-1971.

The second box contains "Compilation of Letters to My Wife," a typescript created by Galand Nield based on his own correspondence. The remainder of the collection contains letters of correspondence between Galand and his fiancé/wife, along with a few letters of correspondence between his wife's family and friends from 1969-1971.

Dates

  • 1969-1971

Language of Materials

Material in English

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.

Permission to publish material from the Galand Nield papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department head.

Biographical & Historical Note

Galand W. Nield was born (November 16, 1947) and raised in Afton, Wyoming. In the late 1960s, Galand served a two-year mission in Australia for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In 1969, after completing his mission, he returned home to Wyoming and married Maureen Susan Meecham. Very soon after his marriage he was drafted to serve in the United States Army. In 1969 Galand left for Fort Benning, Georgia for basic training and then was sent on to Fort Ord in California. From March of 1970 to March of 1971, Galand served in Vietnam with the "Tropic Lightning" 25th Division, HHC 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry, and then the "Screaming Eagles" 101st Airborne, HHC 3/506. Galand was awarded a Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and various other medals along with sustaining service-related injuries. Galand left Vietnam in March of 1971 and had the rank of Sergeant when he left the military. He currently resides in Smithfield, Utah, and is the owner of Cache Valley Crafts.

Extent

5 boxes (2 linear feet)

Abstract

This collection consists of five boxes of materials related to Galand Nield's experiences during the Vietnam War from 1969-1971.

Arrangement

Arranged in alphabetical order and then chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The materials contained in this collection were donated by Galand W. Nield in March of 2004 in conjunction with Utah State University's Veteran History Project.

Existence and Location of Copies

Contains cassette tapes.

Related Materials

Galand Nield photo collection (P0347).

Separated Materials

The photo collection is housed separately and can be found in the Galand Nield photo collection (P0347).

Processing Information

Processed in March of 2004.

Title
Guide to the Galand Nield papers 1969-1971
Author
Finding aid/Register created by Zachary R. Jones
Date
©2011
Description rules
Finding Aid Based On Dacs (Describing Archives: A Content Standard)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid encoded in English.

Revision Statements

  • 2009: Template information was updated to reflect Archives West best practice guidelines.

Repository Details

Part of the Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives Repository

Contact:
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
3000 Old Main Hill
Logan Utah 84322-3000 United States
435 797-8248
435 797-2880 (Fax)