Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections Ralph H. Smuckler. Papers. (UA17-234) File Drawer.

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Restriction: MSU grant exchange. The original item# we assigned was replaced to match the PDF filename on 25APR2016. Original Item# UA17-2346201893 is retained for reference in Coll/Bx/Fldr/Doc fields.

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

Existence: Majority of material found within No Date

General Note: A piece is written by Doctors Bill Ross, anthropologist, and Floyd Reeves, advisor to MSU President John Hannah, upon their visit and tour of MSUG operations in Vietnam. They discuss general topics such as their arrival and greeting, the organization of personnel, sections, and the delegation of responsibilities within MSUG, as well as tours of MSU facilities and dinner events with MSU hosts. Their tone concerning their crowded schedule and what they observe is somewhat critical. They go on to discuss issues relating to the Montagnards and what political progress has been made in the areas of land reform, education, and refugee resettlement. Ross and Reeves make a heavily-guarded trip to some of the rural areas around Dalat and give their impressions of village households and lifestyles.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1893-116-UA17-234_000004

Citation: Discussion of the Vietnam Situation by Dr. Reeves, Dr. Brookover, and Dr. Ross, n.d., 6-20-1893-116-UA17-234_000004. No Date, Box __, Folder __; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Ralph H. Smuckler Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1893-116-UA17-234_000004, Accessed 25 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-1893-116-UA17-234_000004, Ralph H. Smuckler Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive