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Helicopters Loading

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A soldier with a radio on his back waits in the foreground while a group of men stand waiting while other men board helicopters on a beach in Vietnam.

Date Created:
1965
Creator:
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965

Publication Information

Creator Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
Date Created 1965

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 25 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Dickey Chapelle papers, 1933-1967
Call Number PH 3301L, Box 2
Media Number Box 2
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465379402121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0087af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012D5Z
Legacy ID
WHi 115597

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