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Home > UTA Libraries > Special Collections > Texas History Collection > Contemporary Regional Texas History > Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

Bob Schieffer Vietnam War Collection

 
Bob Schieffer was a reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram who became one of the first correspondents from a major Texas newspaper to be sent overseas to cover the Vietnam War in 1965. Schieffer interviewed and photographed soldiers from Fort Worth and Texas during their deployment. This collection is comprised of personal papers from Bob Schieffer, consisting of correspondence, notes, drafts of articles, ephemera, print photographs, and negatives relating to Schieffer's time as a war correspondent in the Vietnam War for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper from 1965-1966.

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  • Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mr. and Mrs. [Alfred Wenzel] about their son, Jerry J. [Wenzel] in Vietnam, February 17, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Vance

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Vance

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. [Cy] Vance about her son, Billie Wayne Watoon, in Vietnam, January 28, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Comer by Comer Clay

    Letter to Bob from Comer

    Comer Clay

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Comer Clay, Texas Christian University professor, about Allen L. Warren, January 16, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Mowdy by K. A. Mowdy

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Mowdy

    K. A. Mowdy

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. K. A. Mowdy about her son, Jae Ward, in Vietnam, December 19, 1965.

  • Card to editor from Mrs. Waller by H. M. Waller

    Card to editor from Mrs. Waller

    H. M. Waller

    Card to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. H. M. Waller about her son, Kip Waller, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob from Helen by Helen Walhen

    Letter to Bob from Helen

    Helen Walhen

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Helen Walhen about her son, Thomas [L.] Walhen, in Vietnam, December 20, 1964.

  • Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Wallace by Vernon Wallace and Eula Elizabeth Wallace

    Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Wallace

    Vernon Wallace and Eula Elizabeth Wallace

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wallace about their son, Larry L. Wallace, in Vietnam, January 26, 1966.

  • Letter from Mrs. Mills

    Letter from Mrs. Mills

    Letter from Mrs. Ruth Mills about her son, L. E. [Lhornhill], in Vietnam.

  • Letter to editor from Ms. Rite

    Letter to editor from Ms. Rite

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Ms. James [R. Van] Rite, December 19, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob about Mr. Swaney

    Letter to Bob about Mr. Swaney

    Letter to Bob Schieffer with information on Rory W. Swaney.

  • Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Swaney

    Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Swaney

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mr. and Mrs. Rory J. Swaney about their son, Larry W. Swaney, in Vietnam.

  • Letter to editor from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strow Jr.

    Letter to editor from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strow Jr.

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strow Jr. about their son, Walter Strow III, in Vietnam, December 30, 1965.

  • Letter from Mrs. Reeves

    Letter from Mrs. Reeves

    Letter from Mrs. Reeves with information about her son in law, W. R. Stroud, in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Smith

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Smith

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from [Shirley] Smith about her husband, Albert [S.] Smith, in Vietnam, January 16, 1966.

  • Note about Mr. and Mrs. Shelley

    Note about Mr. and Mrs. Shelley

    Note with information on Robert M. Shelley and his wife, Mrs. Sandra Shelley.

  • Letter to Bob about Mr. Sheffield.

    Letter to Bob about Mr. Sheffield.

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Bobby [Helen] Jr. about her brother, [Eldon] R. Sheffield, in Vietnam, January 12, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Schmitt

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Schmitt

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Arthur G. Schmitt about her son, Robert R. Schmitt, in Vietnam, January 10, 1966.

  • Letter from Mrs. Taylor by Agnes Beatrice Taylor

    Letter from Mrs. Taylor

    Agnes Beatrice Taylor

    Letter with information about Muriel E. Sanders from Mrs. Agnes Taylor, December 20, 1965.

  • Letter about Clarence

    Letter about Clarence

    Letter for Bob Schieffer with information about Clarence B. Sanders Jr..

  • Note about Clarence

    Note about Clarence

    Note with information on Clarence B. Sanders Jr..

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. Ryan

    Letter to editor from Mrs. Ryan

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. Paul M. Ryan about her husband, Paul M. Ryan, in Vietnam, December 19, 1965

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Ritcherson

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Ritcherson

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. [Lelan] Ritcherson about her son, Ed Ritcherson, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965.

  • Note about Gerald

    Note about Gerald

    Note with information on Gerald Rutledge, son of R. F. Rutledge.

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. Miller

    Letter to editor from Mrs. Miller

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. [Rieen] Miller about P. Riley, December 19, 1965.

  • Letter about Richard

    Letter about Richard

    Letter from Billie [Richard] about Richard [Richards].

  • Letter about Stan

    Letter about Stan

    Letter with information on Stan Powers.

  • Letter to Bob from Genevieve by Genevieve Atkinson

    Letter to Bob from Genevieve

    Genevieve Atkinson

    Letter for Bob Schieffer from Genevieve Atkinson thanking him, January 29, 1966.

  • Letter about Jack

    Letter about Jack

    Letter with information on Jack Richard Patton from Mrs. John E. [Patton].

  • Letter to Bob from Edna by Edna Mitchell

    Letter to Bob from Edna

    Edna Mitchell

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Edna Mitchell about a wife's concern over her husband, Major Kenneth Cernon Patterson, in Vietnam, February 7, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Patterson by L. S. Patterson

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Patterson

    L. S. Patterson

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. L. S. Patterson about her husband, Kenneth V. Patterson, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965.

  • Letter to editor

    Letter to editor

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. W. [H. Parr] about her grandson, William A. [Parr], in Vietnam

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. Nelson

    Letter to editor from Mrs. Nelson

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. B. E. Nelson about her son, Bernard E. Nelson, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965.

  • Letter to editor from Margaret by Margaret M. Nicoloff

    Letter to editor from Margaret

    Margaret M. Nicoloff

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. Margaret M. Nicoloff about her husband, Steve S. Nicoloff Jr., in Vietnam, December 21, 1965.

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. [Myers]

    Letter to editor from Mrs. [Myers]

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. J. F. [Myers] about her husband, James F. [Myers] , in Vietnam, January 2, 1965.

  • Letter to editor from Mr. Nichols by J. L. Nichols Sr.

    Letter to editor from Mr. Nichols

    J. L. Nichols Sr.

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from J. L. Nichols Sr. about his son, James L. Nichols Jr., in Vietnam.

  • Letter about Vincent

    Letter about Vincent

    Letter with information on Vincent A. [Murphy] from Mrs. V. A. [Murphy].

  • Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob Schieffer with concern from unknown women regarding her brother, Sergeant William J. Moss. She also listed several other names for Bob.

  • Letter to Bob from Cissy by Cissy Steward

    Letter to Bob from Cissy

    Cissy Steward

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Cissy Steward giving him several names of soldiers, Tom Boyd, John Mosley and Harry Moore, in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob about Clark

    Letter to Bob about Clark

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from [Mrs.] James Moore about her son, Clark Moore, in Vietnam, February 22, 1966

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Ray

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Ray

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. [Oral] Ray about her brother, V. A. Montgomery, in Vietnam, January 19, 1966.

  • Letter about William and Horace

    Letter about William and Horace

    Letter with information on William Horace Mitchell and Horace C. Mitchell.

  • Birthday card to Bob from Lucille by Lucille M. Nuchols

    Birthday card to Bob from Lucille

    Lucille M. Nuchols

    Birthday card to Bob Schieffer from Lucille M. Nuckols thanking him for his work and information on her nephew, Conan Gay Meyer, in Vietnam. She also mentions Tony [Slaughter] who wrote about his birthday and listed Bob's address in the paper, February 25, 1966.

  • Birthday card to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Wallace by Don Wallace

    Birthday card to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Wallace

    Don Wallace

    Birthday card to Bob Schieffer with concern for a Lieutenant John McDonnell in Vietnam from Mr. and Mrs. Don Wallace.

  • Letter to Star-Telegram

    Letter to Star-Telegram

    Letter to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about Lieutenant Burton K. McCord, December 22, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob from Jerry by Clyde D. Foltz

    Letter to Bob from Jerry

    Clyde D. Foltz

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Clyde D. Foltz with information about Jerry John Mallory, February 25, 1966.

  • Letter for Bob from Dorothy by Dorothy Martin

    Letter for Bob from Dorothy

    Dorothy Martin

    Letter for Bob Schieffer from Dorothy Martin about her husband, James E. Martin, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965.

  • Letter for Bob from Mrs. Jones

    Letter for Bob from Mrs. Jones

    Letter to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Daniel M. Jones about her brother, Raymond J. Macek, in Vietnam, December 30, 1965.

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. Larkin

    Letter to editor from Mrs. Larkin

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mrs. W. W. Larkin about her son, William W. Larkin III, in Vietnam, December 27, 1965

  • Letter to editor from Mr. and Mrs. Laudermilk by Henry Laudermilk

    Letter to editor from Mr. and Mrs. Laudermilk

    Henry Laudermilk

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Henry Laudermilk about their son, Tommy L. Laudermilk, in Vietnam, December 27, 1965.

  • Letter to editor

    Letter to editor

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from L. Arch [Wayman] about Captain [Roland Jary] in Vietnam, January 4, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Rita by Rita Lacy

    Letter to Bob from Rita

    Rita Lacy

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Rita Lacy about her son, Michael J. Lacy, in Vietnam, January 12, 1966.

  • Letter to editor from Mr. Hunn by Oliver Wheatly Hunn

    Letter to editor from Mr. Hunn

    Oliver Wheatly Hunn

    Letter to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from O. W. Hunn about his son, Van T. Hunn, in Vietnam.

  • Letter for Bob from Mrs. Horne Jr.

    Letter for Bob from Mrs. Horne Jr.

    Letter for Bob Schieffer from Mrs. J. D. Horne Jr. about Captain J. D. Horne Jr., December 19, 1965.

  • Letter to Bill from Mrs. Hollenbach by Roy C. Hollenbach

    Letter to Bill from Mrs. Hollenbach

    Roy C. Hollenbach

    Letter to Bill Hicks, city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, for Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Roy C. Hollenbach about her son, Roy Gene Hollenbach, in Vietnam, January 18, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Haskins

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Haskins

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. S. S. Haskins with a correction in her son's address in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Henderson by Kate K. Henderson

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Henderson

    Kate K. Henderson

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Kate K. Henderson about her husband, Robert D. Henderson, in Vietnam, January 26, 1966.

  • Letter for Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Haskins by S. S. Haskins

    Letter for Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Haskins

    S. S. Haskins

    Letter for Bob Schieffer to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Haskins about their son, Warren R. Haskins, in Vietnam, December 12, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison by W. B. Harrison

    Letter to Bob from Mr. and Mrs. Harrison

    W. B. Harrison

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harrison with information about their son, Dan W, Harrison, in Vietnam, December 20, 1965

  • Letter for Bob from Mr. Hart by B. J. Hart

    Letter for Bob from Mr. Hart

    B. J. Hart

    Letter for Bob Schieffer from B. J. Hart giving information about his son, John M. Hart, in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Harris

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Harris

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. C. R. Harris about her son, Billy F. Harris, in Vietnam. She also mentions a captain John Bates in Vietnam as well, December 19. 1965

  • Letter to editor from Miss Ramfield by Kittie Ramfield

    Letter to editor from Miss Ramfield

    Kittie Ramfield

    Letter to Fort Worth Star-Telegram editor from Miss Kittie Ramfield with information on her niece's husband, Billy F. Harris, in Vietnam for Bob Schieffer, January 9, 1966.

  • Letter about Mr. Hadsell Jr.

    Letter about Mr. Hadsell Jr.

    Letter to Mr. [Hitch] from Mrs. John C. Hadsell Jr. regarding information about her husband, John C. Hadsell Jr., in Vietnam, February 20, 1966.

  • Letter about Ramon

    Letter about Ramon

    Letter with information on Ramon E. Graham.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Gregory

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Gregory

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. [Shad] H. Gregory with information about her son, [Alvan] L. Gregory, in Vietnam, January 3, 1966.

  • Letter about Mr. Goolsby

    Letter about Mr. Goolsby

    Letter with information on Floyd David Goolsby.

  • Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob Schieffer with concern from unknown women regarding her brother, Sergeant William J. Moss. She also listed several other names for Bob.

  • Letter for Bob

    Letter for Bob

    Letter for Bob Schieffer with information about Roy A. Goodwin, soldier in Vietnam.

  • Note about Mr. Goolsby

    Note about Mr. Goolsby

    Note with information on Floyd David Goolsby.

  • Letter to Bob from Wilbur by Wilbur Croxton

    Letter to Bob from Wilbur

    Wilbur Croxton

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Wilbur Croxton giving him information on his son, Max W. Croxton, in Vietnam, January 27, 1966.

  • Letter about Bobby

    Letter about Bobby

    Letter regarding information on Bobby L. Crank.

  • Letter to Bob from Don by Don Coleman

    Letter to Bob from Don

    Don Coleman

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Don Coleman giving information on her brother, Larry G. Coleman, in Vietnam, February 4, 1966.

  • Letter to editor from Louis by Louis D. Cooper

    Letter to editor from Louis

    Louis D. Cooper

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Louis D. Cooper giving information about Farley B. Cooper in Vietnam, December 19, 1965.

  • Letter about Gary

    Letter about Gary

    Letter regarding information of Gary Clodfelter in Vietnam from his mom, Mrs. R. L. [Elder], December 19, 1965

  • Letter to Bob from Lynn

    Letter to Bob from Lynn

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Lynn D. regarding the new location of Private Allen Clanton.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Chapman

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Chapman

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. N. E. Chapman giving information on her son, [] Douglas Chapman, in Vietnam, January 10, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob from Mr. Carter

    Letter to Bob from Mr. Carter

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from John [C.] Carter giving him information about his two sons, Charles D. Carter and John V. Carter, in Vietnam, December 23, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Campbell

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Campbell

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. William S. Campbell thanking him for his work and inviting him to lunch, February 14, 1966.

  • Letter about Glen

    Letter about Glen

    Letter regarding information on Sergeant Glen R. [Butts].

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Cameron

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Cameron

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from [Don] Shirley Cameron with information on her daughter, Diane E. Cameron.

  • Letter to Bob from Mr. Atkinson by Billie Jean Atkinson

    Letter to Bob from Mr. Atkinson

    Billie Jean Atkinson

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from B. J. Atkinson about Sergeant Norman P. Burns in Vietnam, March 5, 1966.

  • Letter to editor from Lonna by Lonna Williams

    Letter to editor from Lonna

    Lonna Williams

    Letter to city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from Lonna Williams asking to pass on information to Bob Schieffer about her fiancé, Samuel D. Burford, in order to contact him, December 27, 1965.

  • Letter to Bob looking for soldier by Billy G. Buchanan

    Letter to Bob looking for soldier

    Billy G. Buchanan

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Billy G. Buchanan giving information on his brother, Sergeant Fred H. Buchanan, so he could possibly find him in South Vietnam, January 19, 1966.

  • Letter looking for soldier

    Letter looking for soldier

    Letter asking Bob Schieffer to look up Sergeant Bryan L. [Davison] while in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs. Love

    Letter to Bob from Mrs. Love

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. [Curlia] L. Love asking him to contact her son in Vietnam, December 19, 1965.

  • Card on Major Bell

    Card on Major Bell

    Card with information on Major Virgil R. Bell.

  • Letter to Bob Schieffer

    Letter to Bob Schieffer

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Cissy Stewart giving him the names and information of two soldiers, Tom Boyd and John Mosley, in Vietnam.

  • Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beaver

    Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beaver

    Telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beaver stating that their son, Corporal Joe Beaver Jr., was injured in battle but was treated and in good condition.

  • Letter to Bob from Mrs., Bagley

    Letter to Bob from Mrs., Bagley

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Mrs. Cliffard S. Bagley giving him her husband's information in Vietnam.

  • Letter to editor from Mr. Bates Sr. by John H. Bates Sr.

    Letter to editor from Mr. Bates Sr.

    John H. Bates Sr.

    Letter to editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from John H. Bates Sr. giving information on his son in Vietnam for Bob Schieffer, December 22, 1965.

  • Card to editor from Mrs. Hicks

    Card to editor from Mrs. Hicks

    Card to Fort Worth Star-Telegram editor from Mrs. Gerald J. Hicks giving information about her son in Vietnam.

  • Letter to Bob

    Letter to Bob

    Copy of letter to Bob Schieffer detailing several soldiers in Vietnam he could get in contact with.

  • Letter to editor from Elaine by Elaine Anderson

    Letter to editor from Elaine

    Elaine Anderson

    Letter from Elaine Anderson to editor asking if Bob Schieffer could get in contact with her brother and boyfriend, February 7, 1966.

  • Letter to editor from Mrs. [Coleman]

    Letter to editor from Mrs. [Coleman]

    Letter from Mrs., J. C. [Coleman] to the city editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram asking for Bob Schieffer to get in contact with a Harold D. Adcock, December 20, 1965

  • Letter to editor from Doris by Doris Ogle

    Letter to editor from Doris

    Doris Ogle

    Letter to editor from Doris Ogle asking for Bob Schieffer to get in contact with her son in law.

  • Letter from unknown soldier

    Letter from unknown soldier

    Letter from an unknown soldier in Vietnam asking for copies of a photograph Bob Schieffer took of him, March 2, 1966.

  • Letter to editor from Mr. Blaylock by M. E. Blaylock

    Letter to editor from Mr. Blaylock

    M. E. Blaylock

    Letter to the editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from M. E. Blaylock asking for extra copies of an article Bob Schieffer wrote about him and several other soldiers, January 21, 1966.

  • Letter to Bob from John by John F. Wright

    Letter to Bob from John

    John F. Wright

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from John F. Wright asking him to visit Abilene, Texas to address group of men, June 8, 1966.

  • Letter from Frank Mackey to Bob Schieffer by Frank Mackey

    Letter from Frank Mackey to Bob Schieffer

    Frank Mackey

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Frank Mackey, assistant vice president of The First National Bank, thanking him for his presentation, May 26, 1966.

  • Letter to Jack from Mr. Simpson by H. B. Simpson

    Letter to Jack from Mr. Simpson

    H. B. Simpson

    Letter to Mr. Jack Butler from H. B. Simpson thanking Bob Schieffer for his talk to the Fort Worth Wholesale Credit Association, May 27, 1966.

  • Letter from Lee White to Bob Schieffer by Lee White

    Letter from Lee White to Bob Schieffer

    Lee White

    Letter to Bob Schieffer from Lee White thanking him for speaking at his school, April 28, 1966.

 

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