collection

Delbert D. Ekenstedt. Papers, circa 1980 and 1984.

• circa 1980 and 1984 (creation)

0.1 cubic feet (1 folder) and 3 tape recordings.

Recorded and written recollections by Ekenstedt of his experiences while serving in the U.S. Navy, ca. 1966-1969, including: training as a Seabee, experiences as a transport driver in the Danang area in Vietnam (ca. 1967-1968), leave in Australia, and a subsequent tour of duty in Cuba.
He recalls the minutiae of daily activities, Vietnam scenes, and anecdotes. The written reminiscences concern some of the same topics but do not duplicate the recorded reminiscences.
Apparently Ekenstedt was discharged after Cuba but later re-enlisted and served in Turkey and the collection includes some information on his civilian activities, a trip to Disney World, and his arrival in Turkey. Also included is some poetry he wrote and a photocopy of a letter from Nancy Reagan (1984).

COLLECTION STORED, ALL or IN-PART, AT ARC: Collection can be requested for transfer through the Area Research Center (ARC) Network, consult Reading Room Staff.

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright may have not been transferred to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Literary rights were transferred to the State Historical Society of Wisconsin in 1990.

• Guanta?namo Bay Naval Base (Cuba) United States -- Navy -- Military life Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives, American E?tats-Unis -- Navy -- Vie militaire United States -- Navy 1961-1975

• Ekenstedt, Delbert D. (creation)
• Ekenstedt, Delbert D. (1966) (Subject)

• reminiscences. sound recordings.