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Listen and
learn about a time in the 1960’s when people with an MLS were
drafted into military service and ended up in Vietnam.
Former
“Spec 4s” Fran Buckley and Bill Sittig will recount living in
those “interesting times” for the Veterans History Project.
Follow the insightful conversations
and often funny stories of these two very successful librarians
who met in Vietnam during turbulent days and have remained
friends for nearly 40 years. They assisted the US Army Special
Services Library Program expansion to serve fire-bases and
foxholes in Vietnam. Experience with them monsoon rains with
boxes and boxes of books piled on the tarmac, the First Tet
Offensive and many other incidents.
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After the interview process, Civilian
Librarians who served in Vietnam and other hostile areas will be
recognized. A display of library materials currently provided to
troops and sailors through the US Army Community & Family
Support Center will be available to peruse.
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| WHEN: |
November
1, 2005 (Tuesday), 6-9 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Library of
Congress, Madison Bldg, Mumford Room
METRO: Blue & Orange Lines, Capitol South Station |
| WHO: |
Mr. Fran
Buckley, Interim Director, District of Columbia Public Library
Mr. Bill Sittig, Chief, Science, Technology and Business Division, Library of Congress |
| HOW: |
No charge for this special presentation by the District of Columbia Library Assn, the
Military Librarians Group of the DC Chapter of SLA, and the Veterans History Project (VHP). All are welcome.
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| WHAT: |
Make your reservation for this FREE program through the VHP
Reservation Line:
By Phone: 202-707-6179
By E-mail: vhprsvp@loc.gov
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| REGISTRATION: |
This program is free and open to the public. Reservations are required!
Last date to register: Oct 27, 2005, if space is available.
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Light desserts served prior to the program courtesy of
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Come join in this celebration of great library services!
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