Includes correspondence concerning a Downing family member funeral; information on Harry Howton; August letter concerning the Burma campaign during WWII; Sam’s work at the DIA; John M. Jones (writing from Tennessee), discussing the Burma campaign and the Jimmy Carter presidential bid, his praise of Wilson (“You had the brains, the guts, the determination to make your mark in many fields.”), his dislike of the Marauders movie, thoughts on Admiral Mountbatten, and mention of the “sovereign state of Virginia” , 1975 April-September

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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

1975 April-September

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.