Collection: Gilbert L. Newbold papers

Documents, approximately 100 items, from the career of Gilbert L. Newbold. The papers are primarily concerned with Newbold's career with the U.S. Information Agency and Voice of America in S.E. Asia during the 1950's and 1960's, and include letters and memos concerning the VOA operation in South Vietnam. Other items include his military personnel records and documents from his State Department assignments.

Dates

1944 - 1972

Creator

Newbold, Gilbert L. (Gilbert Lawrie), 1920-1979 (Person)

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions

Extent

1 Linear Feet (approximately 100 items)

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Gilbert Lawrie Newbold, b. 1920 Scranton, PA; VMI Class of 1942; Intelligence Officer, World War II; State Dept. Foreign Service officer; Chief East Asia and Pacific Branch, U.S. Information Agency/Voice of America, 1950's-1960's; d. 1979, Roanoke, VA.