Scope and Content
Collection includes correspondence, journals, maps, military papers, printed matter, a transcript, creative works, and photographs related to John Stavast’s military career and life in retirement. The collection includes correspondence, military papers and journals created during Stavast’s time as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. The military papers include a roster of fellow prisoners of war maintained by Stavast, written on what is likely prison toilet paper. Photographs in the collection consist of prints of official military photographs, prints of commercially produced photographs, and Stavast’s personal photographs. Creative works consist of signed original drawings produced by the artist Maxine McCaffrey.