Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical CollectionsRalph F. Turner Papers. (UA 17.149) Box 1694, Folder 25

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Physical Location: Box 1694, Folder 25; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 1960
Existence: Majority of material found within 1960

General Note: A lengthy report is made by the Michigan State University Vietnam Advisory Group on their involvement, from start to finish, in Vietnam. The report starts with a discussion of President Ngo Dinh Diem's request for foreign aid in administration, then goes on to cover first the historical background in terms of geophysical, political, cultural, and religious factors. The report continues on to discuss the French role in Vietnam from 1900-1954, the Treaty of Geneva and its impacts, and the first months of MSU's stay in Vietnam from May 27-December 31, 1955. Continuing on, every aspect of MSU's involvement in police and public administration is covered, including training, equipment, and more for each section. The function, background, training, organization, regional administration, personnel figures, and a few images are recorded for the Civil Guard. Throughout, the report discusses in-depth problems faced by MSU, USOM, and the Vietnamese Government working together. Another discussion point is Pr

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Citation: MSU Vietnam Advisory Group, History of MSUÃ¢â¬â¢s Police Project in Vietnam -- 1960, 6-20-15BF-116-UA17-149_000027. 1960, Box 1694, Folder 25; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Ralph F. Turner Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-15BF-116-UA17-149_000027, Accessed 25 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-15BF-116-UA17-149_000027, Ralph F. Turner Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive