Letter, 2017 Feb. 17
Content Description
Copy of a recollection of life in Williamsburg as an African American from the Ketron family, particularly concerning local draft board practices during the ramp up of involvement in the Vietnam conflict. The letter, directed to the attention of the Lemon Project on the campus of William and Mary, highlights the observations of this family and clear recollections that African American men, especially poorer men, were drafted in this town at a much higher rate than their white counterparts.
Dates
- Creation: 2017 Feb. 17
Creator
- From the Collection: Ketron Family (Family)
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Extent
From the Collection: .01 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository