Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical CollectionsVietnam Project. Records. (UA 2.9.5.5) Box 682, Folder 53

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Physical Location: Box 682, Folder 53; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 06 March 3 1958
Existence: Majority of material found within 06 March 3 1958

General Note: Police advisors for the Michigan State University Vietnam Advisory Group George Kimball and Melvin Handville submit a report following their field trip to Rach Gia in Kien Gian province. The report discusses demonstrations of equipment, the purpose of the trip, local geography and population figures, and discussions about administration of local police and security services Ã¢â¬â including buildings, budget, personnel, patrols, uniforms, training, transportation, and equipment.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-158B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004391

Citation: Administration, General, Field Trip Reports, Kien Gian, 157.1 1957-1959, 6-20-158B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004391. 06 March 3 1958, Box 682, Folder 53; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Vietnam Project, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-158B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004391, Accessed 07 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-158B-116-UA2-9-5-5_004391, Vietnam Project, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive