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Finding Aid: Edward C. Kraft, Jr. Collection Item Number: 19670000000

Association Collection (Ranch Hand Association Vietnam)
Location: D104.2, D105.3, Newsletter Collection, Serial Collection, Museum Object Collection;Periodicals Collection

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Scope & Content:

Agent Orange related articles, documents, letters, health studies, newsletters, and a pair of jungle boots donated by Ed Kraft.

Biographical Note:

Edward Kraft was born in 1936 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He entered into the United States Air Force ROTC in 1958. Kraft served 25 years and 8 months with 1 year of services in Southeast Asia. He was assigned to the 12th Air Command Squadron from August 1967 to December 1967 and HQ 7th Air Force Herbicide Plans from December 1967 to August 1968 while in Vietnam. Kraft held the positions of Combat Qualified Navigator and Herbicide Plans Officer. He was stationed Bien Hoa Air Base and Tan Son Nhut Air Base during his service in Vietnam. Kraft held the rank of Captain during his tour in Vietnam. He was involved in four campaigns including the Tet Offensive. Kraft received one bronze star, three Air Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Gallantry Medal for his actions in Vietnam. He retired from the USAF on September 1, 1984 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Kraft currently is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Access Level:

Restricted: Social Security Numbers and Member Directory

Collection Inventory:

Location	Box	Folder	Contents
	1	1	Various of newspaper articles about Agent Orange, Dioxion, and the health risks
		2	Various magazine articles about Agent Orange and the health risks on veterans
		3	Agent Orange Victims International Newsletters
		4	Navigation Training Record for flying defoliation and crop missions in Vietnam
		5	Reprints of historical documents ordering guide
			Copied Picture of Members of the 3rd Marine Division say their last respects, Da Nang Vietnam
			Sample Methodology, and Results for Herbicide Orange Spraying on Marine Corps Infrantry Battalions
			"The Role of Airpower in Vietnam" by General J.P. McConnell
			"Last Flight of the C-123" by Maj. Tony Epifano
		6	Air Force Policy Letters for Commanders regarding "The Ranch Hand" study
			Summary of the 1997 Report by the Air Force Health Services regarding dioxin in Veterans
			Executive Summary 1987 Followup Morbidity Report
			Letters to Colonel Kraft from the USAF regarding the Air Force Health Investigation involving former Ranch Hand members
			Season Greetings Letters from the Air Force Health Services
			Air Force Health Study, "An Epidemiologic Investigation of Health Effects In Air Force Personnel Following Exposure to Herbicides"
		7	Edward Kraft's Air Force Health Study Case File conducted by Kelsey SeyBold Clinic
			Documents regarding the examination procedures of the Air Force Health Study
			Edward Kraft U.S Air Force Health Study folder with personal notes inscribed inside.
		8	Veteran Administration Documents relating to the claim process for Agent Orange health risks for Edward Kraft
		9	Pennsylvania Vietnam Veterans Health Initiative Update, "Area of Operations"
			Letter and newsletter from U.S. Senator Arlen Specter regarding Veteran Issues
			Letter from Pennsylvania Governor Dick Thornburgh regarding Agent Orange exposure to veterans
		10	Notice of Proposed Settlemet of Class Action and Claim Form, "Agent Orange v. Dow Chemical Company"
			Letter to Col. Edward Kraft from Louis Harris and Associates regarding USAF Health Study
			Letter from Andrew L. Cruickshank to Col. Edward Kraft regarding Agent Orange
		11	Personal notes from Ed Kraft regarding Agent Orange
		12	Ranch Hand History Project documents
			1974 Ranch Hand Reunion agenda
Oversized	2	1	Ranch Hand Vietnam Association Newsletters
		2	Various of newspaper articles about Agent Orange, Dioxion, and the health risks

Separated Materials:

Museum Objects:	Jungle Boots, 1967museum4002.
	Edward "Ed" Kraft Football Columbia Area Chapter Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Plaque, 1967museum4003.
Newsletters:	Afterburner, May 2000.
	Afterburner, January 2001.
	Agent Orange Review, July 1984.
	Agent Orange Review, February 1985.
	Agent Orange Review, March 1986.
	Agent Orange Review, October 1989.
	Agent Orange Review, May 1990.
	Agent Orange Review, August 1990.
	Agent Orange Review, February 1991.
	Agent Orange Review, April 1991.
	Agent Orange Review, August 1991.
	Agent Orange Review, December 1991.
	Agent Orange Review, September 1992.
	Agent Orange Review, April 1992.
	Agent Orange Review, February 1993.
	Agent Orange Review, September 1993.
	Agent Orange Review, October 1994.
	Agent Orange Review, May 1995.
	Agent Orange Review, August 1996.
	Agent Orange Review, November 1997.
	Agent Orange Review, May 2000.
	Agent Orange Review, August 2000.
	Agent Orange Review, December 2000.
	Agent Orange Review, July 2001.
Periodicals:	Coin World, January 1, 2007.
	F & M Today, Franklin and Marshall College, August 1987.
	Officer Review , May 2001.

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