orphan

Tears for Vietnamese Orphans
1985

Poster has a black background with a black and white image at the top of a woman's face behind barbed wire. Above is Vietnamese writing. The lower right has "Tears for Vietnamese Orphans" in white...

04/12/75

Handwritten on the back of the photo, "Babies strapped in seats in 747 Jumbo jet enroute Clark AB to LAX." Photo shows the interior of the plane with Vietnamese children, who appear to...

04/08/75

Photo shows a Chinese American (?) woman walking across the tarmac at Travis Air Force Base with a Vietnamese girl who was one of the orphans brought from Vietnam during the Orphan Airlift. The...

04/08/75

Tribune caption on the back, April 9, 1975: "First Look at a New World: A frightened little face peers from the shelter of a blanket as another wave of Vietnamese orphans arrived at Travis...

04/09/75

Caption from newspaper, " First Look at a New World" A frightened little face peers from the [refugee] shelter of a blanket as another wave of Vietnamese orphans arrive at Travis Air Force Base...

04/08/75

Caption on photo " For some there are few possessions." Girl about age 9 is carrying possessions in a paperbag. She appears to be bi-racial. She is standing in front of a woman whose face is...

04/08/75

Handwritten note by photographer, " This kid held on to his musical instrument." Vietnamese boy about age 6 is being carried by a man in a military uniform. He is wrapped in a blanket...

04/08/75

Caption on Oakland Tribune article, "Some babies can be placid under any circumstances, while some are a little apprehensive." Two children, one a newborn, one a toddler, arrive in the U. S. Two...

2-Aug-75

Caption on photo " At right, Col. Jack Bailey, director of Weimar refugee camp, talks to volunteer. Photo on left shows some children Bailey saved." Handwritten on back of photo "Young Vietnamese...

21-Apr-75

Caption on photos " Volunteer Carries Crippled Child From Aircraft in Oakland Many polio victims among latest arrivals from war-torn Vietnam." Child wrapped in blanket is being carried down the...

April 2,1975

Handwritten on back of photo, " Little orphan carried by Mrs. Charles Patterson wife of World Airways Senior Vice-President." Mrs. Patterson is descending stairs of airplane holding a Vietnamese...

18-Apr-75

The image shows Betty Tisdale holding a small Vietnamese baby in her arms- both are looking away from the camera in a very stoic manner. A caption on the reverse reads "Betty Tisdal evacuated 217...

12-Apr-75

The image shows a small child, around two years old, laughing. He is sitting in an airplane, and is holding a balloon in his left hand. A caption pasted to the back reads, "This Child was easy...

12-Apr-75

Handwritten note by photographer, " Feet to big for the bed. Aboard 747 Jumbo Jet enroute to LAX. Five babies shown sleeping in file boxes aboard an airplane. A couple of them are bigger than...

15-Apr-75

Caption on Oakland Tribune article, "Alameda Nurse Bonnie Ellis Holds A Baby." "Laird's 72E filing box can fit snugly onto seat." Nurse, Bonnie Ellis of Alameda is pictured seated on the back of...

15-Apr-75

Caption on Oakland Tribune article, "Doctor on mercy flight to Los Angeles checks infant as others in row sleep in file boxes". Five babies (newborn) are shown sleeping in file boxes on airplane...

12-Apr-75

Caption on Oakland Tribune article, "Out There, Through The Mist, A New World For Orphan" Youngster, going to Norway, gets first view of U. S. from 747 jet window. Baby is standing in a box,...

April 7,1975

Caption from newspaper, "Thuy Huong DeBolt From Vietnam to Piedmont" Handwritten on back of photo, " Thuy Hunong Newest DeBolt Orphan." Teen or young adult woman pictured in a robe, eating cereal...

29-Apr-75

Caption on photo " Meals for Vietnam Refugees Are Prepared in Kitchen of Motel" Volunteer chefs are working to provide hot meals; contributions of food needed." A group of women are preparing...

29-Apr-75

Caption on photo " Romp in Hayward: Visitors to Hayward: a group of Vietnamese refugee children play on grounds outside motel where they are staying until final paperwork can be completed....

2-Apr-75

Handwritten note by photographer, " Little Girl" leaning on bus window looking at America" (not clear whether it is a boy or girl. Child is standing, waving toward camera, and is about age 4....

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