Texas Tech University

Canvas Bunk Bottom

Museum Object Item Number: 1574c0371
Pages
1
Media Type
Museum Object
Physical Location
Stacks Math Building Stacks
Removed from
USNS General John Pope
Language(s)
English
General Note
Statements as they appear on canvas:
Martinez, born 12/19/48 Texas
Gloria Vijil, Texas
Kathy + Pete
Vietnam 66-67
USA
Carol, Odessa Texas
Lifers suck
I'll be home soon!!! Can I get a witness
Kathy
I have a girl who lives over the hill. If she won't do it, her sister will
I love you
Burchman, Galax VA. ETS May 16, 68, on way to VN
Kathy + Pete, I'll always love you
J. Leiss, Quincy Ohio, ETS May 11, 1968, getting short
D. Routt, Big Springs Ohio, May 11, 1968
FTA [fuck the army]

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=1574c0371

Citation
Canvas Bunk Bottom, 1574c0371. No Date, USNS General John Pope Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=1574c0371, Accessed 03 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line
1574c0371, USNS General John Pope Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 21 Jul 2005 [Updated: 18 Nov 2013]