Includes letter by Sam, 1971 April 26, from Moscow discussing Sam's recent return from the U.S. and preparations for a presidential visit; letter of 1971 August 29 from Ed Lansdale discussing Civil War battles, the Pentagon Papers, and Lansdale’s book project; letter of 1971 September 6 discussing Vietnam; also, discussion of family matters, Merrill’s Marauders, tobacco production in Farmville, Jackson B. Wilson’s progress in education, and a Vietnamese community in Lynchburg, 1971 April-December

File — Box: 1, Folder: 6

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: This collection contains the entirety of General Samuel Vaughan Wilson's personal and professional papers, as donated to Hampden-Sydney College by his widow in 2019. Topics include the Vietnam and Second World Wars, the development of the United States of America's intelligence and counter-intelligence communities, military strategy, and Wilson's role as president of Hampden-Sydney College from 1992 until 2000.

Dates

1971 April-December

Access to Materials

Collection is open for research; access requires at least 48 hours advance notice. Because of the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access will require additional advanced notice. Copies of digital files will be provided for use upon request.