Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections John A. Hannah Papers (UA2.1.12) Box 55, Folder 49

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Physical Location: Box 55, Folder 49; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 26 April 1966
Existence: Majority of material found within 26 April 1966

General Note: Gaylord Yost, a Michigan State University (MSU) alumni from Cadillac, MI, writes to MSU President Hannah in protest. Ã Yost refers to MSU as an "espionage tool of the Central Intelligence Agency", and expresses his displeasure in the thought that the university showed poor judgment with its involvement in Vietnam, adding that he will not donate to the institution for some time. Ã Hannah replies in an April 29 letter, enclosing a copy of his official April 22 statement to the press, and expressing his hopes that Yost will reconsider his stance on the university's record.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1975-116-UA2-1-12_000222

Citation: Letter from Gaylord Yost to John A. Hannah, April 26, 1966, 6-20-1975-116-UA2-1-12_000222. 26 April 1966, Box 55, Folder 49; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, John A. Hannah Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-1975-116-UA2-1-12_000222, Accessed 06 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-1975-116-UA2-1-12_000222, John A. Hannah Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive