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          A Hikers Walk
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B13-MA131: B13 IT-087 · Art · 1984 December 30
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          84.12.30.21 Original pen and ink drawing on Canson Mi-Tientes paper

          Art Prints
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B04-MA 131: B04-F01 · Folder · undated
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Centennial Lake and Cattail See also MA131-IT-015 and MA 131-IT-016

          Articles in Newspapers
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B01-MA 131: B01-F04 · Folder · 2005-2006, 2009
          Part of James Pollock Papers
          • Heritage Center hosting Vietnam art exhibit, Pierre Capital Journal, September 6, 2006, page A3
          • Citizen lobbyists plead their personal causes, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, February 12, 2005, page 1
          • The Artists are Coming! Pierre/Ft. Pierre River Life, vol. 7 no. 23 July, 2009, p. 1, 19
          Barbershop Quartet
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B13-MA131: B13 IT-099 · Art · 1985 July 26
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          85.07.26.04 Original pen and ink drawing on Canson Mi-Tientes

          Bird in a Flower Patch
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B21 IT-007 · Framed · undated
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Yellow bird over red and orange shapes on a blue background. Tera Cotton Duck - DP Acrylic Printing

          Bird on a Porch
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B13-MA131: B13 IT-078 · Art · 1984 December 30
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          84.12.30.30 Original pen and ink drawing on Canson Mi-Tientes paper

          Blue Moon Magic
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B13-MA131: B13 IT-040 · Art · 1981
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Two deer jumping in the air with the moon in a dark blue background.

          Blue Moon Magic
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B17 IT-003 · Framed · undated
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Two deer jumping in the air with the moon in the background.

          Cactus
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B07-MA 131: B07-FR06 · Framed · 1978
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Cactus.
          Illustration used in SD Digest Magazine.

          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-046 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) also know as South Vietnamese Army (SVA) fought the Viet Cong along side Americans. It is estimated that over 1.3 million SVA soldiers were killed or wounded. At left an ARVN soldier stands in the rain possibly contemplating what might have happened if he had been standing at this location when the crater was made.
          Three photographs printed and pub on foam board.

          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B01-MA 131: B01-F10 · Folder · 1996 August
          Part of James Pollock Papers
          • -"Editorial: Our readers give us an instant reality check, since many of them were there when the action took place," p. 6
          • If a picture is worth a thousand words, then combat artist Jim Pollock's paintings tell volumes."
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-053 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Between patrols and before going out again soldiers take some personal time to res as well as check over their equipment in preparation for another field operation. (Ink/Watercolor print on foam board.

          CAT: Card Game
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-052 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Soldiers playing a "Leisurely" game of cards for relaxation during off duty moments is common in war zones. Vietnam was no different. Not visible, but in the center of this watercolor I would bet there was "Funny Money" exchanging hands. "Funny Money" is what soldiers called Military Payment Certificates (MPC) which was Military Issues Currency used in Vietnam in place of official US Currency. MPC money could be exchanged for "real money" when a soldier left an MPC Zone such a Vietnam. Watercolor print on foamboard.

          CAT: Door Gunner
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-043 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Door gunners had a dangerous job in Vietnam. On mu visit with the 196th :IB I flew on an aerial recon. Two officers sat on the floor of the helicopter reading maps and looking out the open door as they radioed ground units. While this was going on I got a change to look over the shoulder of the Door Gunner which influenced me to do this pen and ink drawing.

          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-054 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Some themes must be universal. One of the pieces I did as a soldier artist in Vietnam was a 1st Infantry Division soldier receiving a field haircut, so I sketched the scene and later made this watercolor and ink painting. An Englishman, in contact with North Vietnamese soldier-artists, sent me a copy of a drawing. This drawing by a Viet Cong soldier-artist, portrays a North Vietnamese soldier getting a field haircut. Ink/Watercolor print on foam board.

          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B01-MA 131: B01-F14 · Folder · 2000 November/December
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Tour: August 15, 1966 to December 15, 1966
          "The Days of a Sportsman" oil painting by Roger Blum on the cover

          CAT II: Photographs
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B01-MA 131: B01-F23 · Folder · 1966, 2010
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Tour: October 15, 1966 to February 15, 1967
          digital photographs printed on paper

          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-048 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          I was flown by a supply helicopter to a 196th unit on patrol in the Chu Lai area. When I arrived the patrol was guarding a group of kids. The First Lieutenant in charge said: "What am I going to do with them? If I turn them loose they may be VC sympathizers and give the location of our camp. If I don't turn them loose it means we will have to feed them and stand guard which means extra c-rations and extra men..." The kids were kept overnight, in the morning, chattering and wet from the rain, they were fed and let go. On this same patrol with the 196th I made my first poncho tent. It tool a while but eventually I got the stakes and poncho arranged so I could get under it. I was proud of how it turned out. It started to pour and soon realized I had a problem, water was gushing into my tent. I had neglected to dig a trench. Soaked, I got up and dug the trench. Two photographs printed and put on foam board.

          Cat in the Flower Box
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B13-MA131: B13 IT-062 · Art · 1985 April 27
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          85.04.27.15 Original pen and ink drawing on Canson Mi-Tientes paper

          CAT IV: Thomas, Frank M.
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B01-MA 131: B01-F39 · Folder · 1967, 1995-1996, 2003
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Tour: August 15, 1967 to December 31, 1967
          Technical supervisor for Teams IV and V and a Lt. in the Army. Later service on Gulf War Combat Art team during the Gulf war.

          CAT: Jungle Patrol
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-045 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Tramping through the jungles and rice paddies in Vietnam's hot bug infested environment was unpleasant and fatiguing. I only spent from 1-3 days at a time in the field with any particular unit. Solders that spent a full rout doing this dangerous work had and still have my respect and admiration. Four photographs printed and put on foam board.

          CAT: Looking Down the trail
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14-IT-049 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          As an artist traveling with the 196th LIB in the Chu Lai area of Vietnam I experience first hand the hardship of ordinary soldiers in Vietnam experienced daily. It was blistering hot and bugs swarmed as we waded through a dirty leech infested stream. When we reached dry ground one of the soldiers said, "you getter take your boots off and check yourself over." I took my boots and socks off and my legs were covered with leeches. The soldiers got a good laugh when they saw my startled book as I plucked leeches from my legs. I stayed with this patrol until the next resupply helicopter came. It wasn't fair I could leave, but my new found friends seemed to understand and wished me well. Several soldiers shook my hand as I made my way to the waiting craft. I could hear someone say as I climbed aboard the waiting helicopter, "Come back and see us again some time." Watercolor print on foam board.

          CAT: Med Evacuation
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-055 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Medical Evacuations in Vietnam were efficient. Dust-off crew members unselfishly sent into battle zones and put themselves in danger in order to save the lives of the wounded. Oil print on foam board.

          CAT: Medcap with 11th CAV
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-047 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          Photos taken in a Vietnamese Village while traveling on a day trip with the 11th Armored Cavalry. On this Medical Civis Action Program (MEDCAP) local villagers were treated for minor medical issues. Soap and other personal hygiene items were distributed to villagers. Three photographs prints and put on foam board.

          CAT: Old Vietnamese Man
          SDSU-Archives MA 131-MA 131: B14-MA131: B14 IT-042 · Item · 1967
          Part of James Pollock Papers

          This pen and ink wash expresses some of the character of the local population in Vietnam