Authors

George Parsons

Interviewer

John C. Hennen, Jr

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Description

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning West Virginia Vietnam veterans. Mr. Parsons discusses: his family (including his mother who was a member of a strict sect of the Church of Christ, which at the time did not allow radio, TV, holidays, or government or military involvement); the anti-war movement; protests he made in high school; anecdotes from his high school; threats people made against him; instructors who were Vietnam veterans; his employment as a police officer; starting a small press publisher; and other topics.

Publication Date

1984

Identifier

OH64-404

Type

Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Parsons, George, 1953- -- Autobiography.
Church of Christ -- Oral histories.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Oral histories.
Students -- Political activity -- Oral histories.
Agent Orange -- Oral histories.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-404.

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Oral History Interview: George Parsons

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