Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive

Pair of black boots

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5085

The boots were issued to Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp during Basic Training in September 1968. Baierlipp wore the boots almost every day in Vietnam, as well as occasionally during her time in the reserves. The soles and heels were replaced in the early 1990's.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 06 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Green cord uniform

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5086

This is the uniform worn by Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp when traveling in and out of Vietnam but it was never worn in country.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 06 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Green fatigue uniform

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5087

Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp was issued 2 or 3 of these uniforms at Fort Sam Houston and picked up 5 more in Long Binh when she was first processed. The more faded the uniform was, the more status it had. One had to be in country for a long time to get the uniform faded. Baierlipp washed her own uniforms after once seeing a Mamasan wash some uniforms by pounding them in a water bath on the street.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 06 Jun 2018 [Updated: 22 Jun 2018]

Flash light

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5088

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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 07 Jun 2018 [Updated: 22 Jun 2018]

Patient's effects bag

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5089

Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp received the bag from a friend who worked in the Patient Administration Division (PAD). Baierlipp used it to carry her personal effects during and after the Vietnam War, including during a mission to Germany during Operation Desert Storm.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 07 Jun 2018 [Updated: 25 Jun 2018]

Sleeping Shirt

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5090

The shirt was used infrequently by Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp during the cold rainy season and winter months in Vietnam.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 07 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Drawstring bag

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5091

The bag is a Red Cross gift bag given to patients, generally filled with a toothbrush, razor, shaving cream, stationary, and other items. Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp and her fellow nurses confiscated the bags to be used as purses, as handbags were not allowed while on duty.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 07 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Americal Division cigarette lighter

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5092

Front Engraving: "Presented by Commanding General - Americal Division"
Back Engraving: Map of the Republic of Vietnam outlined in red with cities in black: Da Nang, Chu Lai, Qui Nhon, Pleiku, Nha Trang, Tam Son, Bien Hoa, Saigon, Soc Trang

Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp received this engraved lighter as a gift during a dinner party hosted by General Ramsey. While she did not smoke, she wanted to bring back the lighter for a boyfriend back home.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 07 Jun 2018 [Updated: 10 Dec 2020]

Mighty Maintenance patch

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5093

Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp was given this patch as a gift by a soldier.
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Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 08 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Military payment certificate

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5094

Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 08 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Military payment certificate

Museum Object Item Number: 2457museum5095

Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 08 Jun 2018 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]

Tra Bong (annotated)

Map Item Number: 2457map0134

Scale: 1:50000
Country: Vietnam
Author(s): Army Map Service
Item Creation Date: 1967
Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 20 Jun 2018 [Updated: 09 Apr 2019]

Americal Division Cardboard Poster

Poster Item Number: 2457poster0024

A White cardboard poster containing a blue shield with four five-point stars, underneath the shield it states 23D INFANTRY DIVISION "AMERICAL". This poster is approximately 14 x 20 inches.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 20 Jun 2018 [Updated: 02 Aug 2021]

Letter from Fred to Marilyn - letter is handwritten on the back of a protest poster

Document Item Number: 2457100001001

Part B

[Number of Pages: 2]
VNCA Note: The protest poster is a parody based on the painting American Gothic (Grant Wood). The farmer is wearing a "Flower Power" button and is holding a sign that says "Up the Establishment" and a banana that says "Mello." The farm wife's apron is covered in peace symbols and she is holding a daffodil.
Item Creation Date: 2-6 April 1969
Collection: Marilyn Huepers Baierlipp Collection
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Added: 30 Jun 2020 [Updated: 05 Nov 2020]