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  Interview Greg Payton

  This black and white typed page document consists of an interview with Greg Payton conducted via telephone about his time in the Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He discussed his time during the riot, as well as discussed some of the officers in the jail.

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  Interview with Alvin White, Jr.

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Alvin White Jr. conducted via mail. The interview discussed his time in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He discussed the work they did, the food, and the conditions of the jail.

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  Interview with Chaplain Paul Easly

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Chaplain (Colonel) Paul Easley conducted via telephone. He discussed some of the duties he did while running a drug treatment center, as well as the challenges in Vietnam. The document has handwritten notes and edits in red ink.

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  Interview with Chaplain Wayne King

  This black and white typed paper consists of a four page typed document with a cover page on yellow paper which served as the routing and transmittal slip. The white pages after the cover page contain an interview with Chaplain Wayne King regarding his time serving at Long Binh Jail in Vietnam, conducted via telephone. He details the treatment of the prisoners by guards, the composition of the staff and prisoners, as well as his interactions with the prisoners. Handwritten notes and edits are in black ink.

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  Interview with Charles Kries

  This black and white typed five page document consists of multiple interviews with Charles Kries conducted via telephone and mail. The man talked of his time in the prison, as well as memories he has of the treatment of inmates. There is a handwritten address at the top of one page.

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  Interview with Eugene Murdock

  This black and white typed ten page document consists of an interview with Eugene "Big Gene" Murdock conducted via telephone about his time serving as an officer in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He discussed the times he was there, as well as what happened in the riots.

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  Interview with Gerald Stovall

  This black and white typed five page document consists of an interview with Gerald Stovall conducted by telephone regarding his time in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He described his experience in the riot, as well as details the reasons why he believes the riot broke out. He also described some of the guards of the jail.

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  Interview with Gloria Berman

  This black and white typed two page document consists of an interview with Gloria Berman conducted via telephone covering her time working as a social worker for Vietnam Veterans. The document is marked with handwritten notes and edits in blue and black ink.

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  Interview with Howard Knight

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Howard Knight conducted via telephone. The man served as a surgical technician and details his time working in the Long Binh Jail in Vietnam during the riot.

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  Interview with Ivan Nelson

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Colonel Ivan "The Terrible" Nelson conducted via telephone. He does not wish to talk about his time as an officer for the Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He discussed the other staff members, as well as small details about the work he did at the jail.

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  Interview with James Hatton

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with James Hatton regarding his time in the Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He details his treatment during his time, as well as the composition of prisoners there. The interview was conducted via telephone.

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  Interview with James Pederson

  This black and white typed six page document consists of an interview with James Pederson conducted via telephone detailing his time working at Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He described the work he did, as well as what the camp was like during his time there. He later explains the types of prisoners they had at the jail and the treatment by the officers.

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  Interview with Jeremiah James

  This black and white typed eight page document consists of an interview with Jeremiah James conducted via telephone and a letter. He described his time in war before his jailing, then details all of the occurrences leading up to his arrest. He explains the racial tensions in the jail and military. He goes on to talk briefly about his life after the war.

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  Interview with Jimi Childress

  This black and white typed five page document consists of an interview with Jimi Childress conducted via telephone regarding his time in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam, as well as what he did during the planning of the riot. He described the racial tension in the jail, as well as the treatment of inmates.

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  Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Paul Grossheim

  This black and white typed eight page document consists of an interview with Paul Grossheim conducted via telephone regarding his time working at the U.S. Army, Vietnam Installation Stockade (USARVIS). It was more commonly called the Long Binh Jail. He details who he replaced and other officers in his command, as well as the treatment of the prisoners. Grossheim also explained his philosophy of custodianship and how he ran the prison. Grossheim passed away in 1992. Handwritten notes are in black, blue and red ink.

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  Interview with Lieutenant Colonel William Keyes

  This black and white typed eleven page document consists of an interview with Lieutenant Colonel William Keyes conducted via telephone regarding his time working at the Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He details the works prisoners did, as well as the treatment they received. He also explains the trial process and the treatment of those coming into Long Binh Jail. A handwritten note is in black ink.

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  Interview with Major Norwood Jackson

  This black and white typed five page document consists of an interview with Major Norwood Jackson conducted via telephone regarding his time serving as Military Police (MP) in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam . He details the riots, as well as the treatment of prisoners during his time there.

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  Interview with Master Sergeant Edwin Cunningham

  This black and white typed five page document consists of an interview with Master Sergeant Edwin A. Cunningham regarding his time serving with Major Norwood Jackson, and the time he saw the disciplinary board. It was conducted via telephone.

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  Interview with Mike Doherty

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Mike Doherty conducted via telephone regarding his time as Military Police (MP) in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He details the riot, as well as the treatment of prisoners in the jail.

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  Interview with O. Lynn McCotter

  This black and white typed two page document consists of an interview with O. Lynn McCotter, conducted via telephone, discussing his service as Military Police (MP) alongside Colonel Nelson.

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  Interview with Robert Jackson

  This black and white cursive written and typed ten page document consists of an interview which was mailed to Robert Jackson, then returned, discussing his time in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam, the riot, and the treatment of the prisoners by guards. The cursive pages are transcribed. A handwritten map of the layout of the prison is included.

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  Interview with Ron Anderson

  This black and white typed document consists of an interview with Ron "Andy" Anderson conducted via telephone regarding his time as a Marine at the Marine Brig in the Da Nang facility. He served on the 3rd Military Police Battalion (3d MP BN). He details the riots, the prisoners' treatment by guards, and the types of prisoners held. He had prisoner of war(POW) responsibilities for both the Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnam Army(NVA). He later transferred to an administrative level at the Headquarters and Service Company (HQ & SVC Co).

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  Interview with Rudolph Gray

  This black and white typed four page document consists of an interview with Rudolph Gray conducted in person. The two discuss his time in Long Binh Jail in Vietnam as well as his duties at this facility. He details the treatment of prisoners, as well as the living conditions of the prisoners. Handwritten notes are in black ink.

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  Interview with Specialist Four Kerry Steedley

  This black and white typed three page document consists of an interview with Specialist 4 (SP-4) Kerry Steedley conducted via telephone regarding his time working at Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He details the treatment of the prisoners, as well as the role of the councilors.

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  Interview with Thomas McKeon

  This black and white cursive written and typed three page document consists of an interview with Thomas McKeon conducted via telephone regarding his time as Military Police (MP)at Long Binh Jail in Vietnam. He described the racial tension in the jail, as well as the riot and the treatment of the prisoners by the guards. The cursive page is transcribed.