Series I. POW and Veterans Work, 1967-2013
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Series I. POW and Veterans Work documents Mrs. Purcell's efforts to earn the release of Col. Purcell following his capture by the Viet Cong in 1968 and his subsequent detention as a prisoner of war until 1973. Also included are files related to the Purcells' work to share their experiences through public appearances, the media, and their book, Love and Duty, and Col. Purcell's involvement with and support for POW and other veterans' organizations. Of particular interest are the communications Mrs. Purcell received from the Department of the Army during her husband's captivity, a scrapbook documenting her work on behalf of POW/MIA organizations, and a POW bracelet worn during Col. Purcell's detention.
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- (2.0 linear feet, 1 oversize folder and 1 rolled item)
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