The Enrique "Henry" Martinez papers.

The Enrique "Henry" Martinez papers include biographical information on Tomas and correspondence and event pictures, conference programs and flyers coordinated by the state and local chapters from 1978 through 2003.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Martinez, Henry, 1943-2007 (Compiler)
Language:English
Subjects:
American G.I. Forum. > Thomas V. Martinez Forum > Archives.
American G.I. Forum.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Veterans > Michigan > Bay City > Sources.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Participation, Mexican American > Sources.
Mexican American soldiers > Michigan > Bay County > 20th century > Sources.
Personal correspondence.
Photographs.
Conference materials.
Genre:
Archives.
Sources.
Personal correspondence.
Photographs.
Conference materials.
Online Access:
View the inventory of the collection
Local Note:
MSU: The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
The material is stored offsite in Remote Storage. Please contact Special Collections 3 working days in advance if you wish to use it.
Physical Description:1 box (.4 linear ft.)
Format: Kit
Description
Summary:
The Enrique "Henry" Martinez papers include biographical information on Tomas and correspondence and event pictures, conference programs and flyers coordinated by the state and local chapters from 1978 through 2003.
Call Number:MSS 533
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Cite As:
Item, Folder number and/or title, Box number, The Enrique "Henry" Martinez papers, MSS 533, Special Collections, MSU Libraries, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Biographical Sketch:
This collection of materials was organized by Enrique "Henry" Martinez, Chapter Commander for the American GI Forum [Sgt.] Tomas V. Martinez Forum, Bay City Michigan. Enrique was the brother of Sgt. Martinez who was the first soldier from Bay County Michigan to die in action during the Vietnam War. The items in the collection were collected by Enrique between 1966 when Tomas was killed in action through 2003 when he actively quit collecting. Enrique was born in 1943 and died in 2007. Enrique led to establish the local chapter named American GI Forum. Tomas V. Martinez Chapter.
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Finding aid online: http://as.lib.msu.edu/repositories/2/resources/2055