Sterling W. Collier Vietnam War collection, 1967-1969

Summary

Creator:

Collier, Sterling W.

Date:

1967-1969

Extent:

0.25 Linear Feet 1 box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Sterling W. Collier Vietnam War collection, ms2421, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence, photographs, military orders, and newspaper clippings describing detailed experiences during the war.

Biographical / historical:

Sterling W. Collier was from Decatur, Georgia, and served with the 1st Air Cavalry, and 52nd Infantry in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Custodial history:

The collection was originally a scrapbook kept by Sterling Collier's sister, Claudia (Chig), and was disbound for preservation purposes. Sterling's mother, Mrs. Hollis V. Collier, presented the scrapbook to University of Georgia's Special Collections Libraries.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Soldiers -- Georgia.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

Preferred citation:

Sterling W. Collier Vietnam War collection, ms2421, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.