Original Repository: Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections Wesley R. Fishel Papers (UA 17.95) Box 1184, Folder 33

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Physical Location: Box 1184, Folder 33; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections,

Existence: 30 December 12 1958
Existence: Majority of material found within 30 December 12 1958

General Note: Wesley Fishel writes to Ngo Dinh Diem on December 30, 1958 to advise Diem the types of assistance he should request from the Ford Foundation. Fishel lists the possible fields of interest for assistance: the University of Saigon, programs of teacher-training, long-range economic plans, experimental agriculture, training for managers, a community development program, and educational reform. Fishel also expresses concern over issues with the intelligentsia and villages, and provides Diem with historical models of effective governance.

Perma Link: https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-2-116-UA17.95_000001v2

Citation: Letter from Wesley Fishel to Ngo Dinh Diem, December 30, 1958, 6-20-2-116-UA17.95_000001v2. 30 December 12 1958, Box 1184, Folder 33; Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, Wesley R. Fishel Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=6-20-2-116-UA17.95_000001v2, Accessed 29 Jan 2026.

Pub Credit Line: 6-20-2-116-UA17.95_000001v2, Wesley R. Fishel Papers, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive