Letter from Phan Văn Tạo to Dennis J. Duncanson. Phan Văn Tạo writes to Duncanson to let him know of their (Phan Văn Tạo and Quy Van Tao) arrival in Paris after having spent 6 weeks in a boat and in a refugee camp in Guam. Phan Văn Tạo also writes to say that Tuyen was among the last to leave, especially since many were surprised by the turn of events with the conflicts in Vietnam. Phan Văn Tạo is hopeful that, despite his change in circumstances, after some time he will see a clearer future for himself and his family. (Letter in French)
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Letter from Phan Văn Tạo to Dennis J. Duncanson. Phan Văn Tạo writes of their wellbeing now that he and his family are now refugees having fled Vietnam for France. Phan Văn Tạo writes that his wife (Quy) has not completely detached herself from everything they had left back home in Vietnam, while he himself struggles to recover during the current period of recession. Concerning Duncanson's prior request for information regarding the Dang Can Lao party, Phan Văn Tạo writes that while his knowledge on the subject is limited, he is knows several party members of the Dang Can Lao who are currently in Paris – specifically Le an Dong (former Secretary of State for Agriculture) who was in charge of organisational matters and Bùi Kiến Thành (the son of Bùi Kiến Tín).
Phan Văn TạoLetter from Phan Văn Tạo to Dennis J. Duncanson. Phan Văn Tạo tells Duncanson of his recent trip to Switzerland for a business trip, while providing his thoughts on communism. Phan Văn Tạo closes his letter with his hopes to see Duncanson again on his next trip to Vietnam. (Letter in French)
Phan Văn TạoLetter from Phan Văn Tạo to Dennis J. Duncanson. Phan Văn Tạo provides an explanation of certain Vietnamese terms relating to "negotiation" and "attack", while also providing his thoughts on the focus of conferences only on "local" conflicts. Phan Văn Tạo updates Duncanson of Thanh's recent employment in the construction sector in France and goes on express his thoughts on life as a refugee.
Phan Văn TạoLetter from Phan Văn Tạo to Dennis J. Duncanson. Phan Văn Tạo provides Duncanson with an update of their situation as a family having recently fled Vietnam as refugees and now currently living in France. Phan Văn Tạo also offers information regarding the Dang Can Lao party to aid in Ducanson's research into the topic. (Letter in French)
Phan Văn TạoHandwritten letter from [Vales?] to Dennis J. Duncanson to provide Duncanson with information regarding radio transmissions in South East Asia. An attachment entitled 'Broadcasting in South East Asia', dated August 1973, is enclosed.
ValesA letter written by Dennis J. Duncanson in pencil, containing multiple corrections. In the letter, Duncanson thanks the intended recipient for having offered observations regarding the book, Government and Revolution in Vietnam, to his relative, Richard A. May. Duncanson writes that he believes the study of Vietnam is "a mortification of the flesh" and that he is destined to pursue it indefinitely. He also writes that he is now working on his second book on Vietnam, which is more about the North than the South.
Duncanson Dennis JPhotocopies of letters from Dennis J. Duncanson to unknown recipient, regarding the Dang Can Lao party. Handwritten on University of Kent at Canterbury paper.
Duncanson Dennis JReview from News Check, 'Making an Unwinnable War Worse' [no author].
Review from The Dominion Sunday Times, 'Modern thinking on revolution and non-aggression' by Winton Keay.
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