Personal Narrative Film, Video Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing Audio Recording Harvey Phillip Pratt Collection

Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Branch of Service: Marine Corps
- Unit of Service: 3rd Marine Division
- Location of Service: California; Okinawa, Japan; Vietnam; Yuma, Arizona
- Highest Rank: Lance Corporal
A member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes, Harvey Phillip Pratt spent his childhood as a student at St. Patrick’s Indian Mission. After the discipline and strict environment of boarding school, he had no trouble adjusting to life in the Marine Corps. Sent to Vietnam in 1963, he was stationed in Da Nang as part of the 3rd Marine Division. Following his year in-country, he returned to Oklahoma, where he embarked on a career in law enforcement. A life-long interest in art led to a unique role within the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation: he became a nationally renowned forensic artist, with a special focus in soft tissue reconstruction. His artistic expressions extend beyond his career in law enforcement; he created the winning concept design for the National Native American Veterans Memorial, to be located on the National Mall in Washington, DC.
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PlayStrict atmosphere of boarding school; taught to be a warrior; ease of transition to military. 00:07:50.0 - 00:09:07.0
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PlayGrandfather taught survival skills that helped him cope in military; lots of time spent outdoors while growing up. 00:09:08.0 - 00:11:05.0
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PlayHad three close friends while in country; reconnecting with his good buddy RD. 00:25:21.0 - 00:26:37.0
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Play(Continued) Had three close friends while in country; reconnecting with his good buddy RD. 00:00:00.0 - 00:00:41.0
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PlayReturning home after Vietnam; given a dance, a ceremony, and a song by his community. 00:07:24.0 - 00:07:57.0
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PlayPursuing artistic expression throughout his life; designing memorials; importance of art to his law enforcement career. 00:26:49.0 - 00:30:56.0
About this Item
Title
- Harvey Phillip Pratt Collection
Names
- Pratt, Harvey Phillip
- Earring, Martin
- National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
State of Birth
- OK
Home State
- OK
Headings
- - Pratt, Harvey Phillip
- - Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Marine Corps.
Notes
- - The veteran is affiliated with the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Male
Race
- American Indian and Alaskan Native
Status
- Veteran
Service History
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Branch of Service: Marine Corps
- Unit of Service: 3rd Marine Division
- Location of Service: California; Okinawa, Japan; Vietnam; Yuma, Arizona
- Highest Rank: Lance Corporal
- Dates of Service: 1963-1965
- Entrance into Service: Enlisted
- Military Status: Veteran
Materials
- Audio: Digital File [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 07/22/2018)
- Video: Digital File [1 item] -- Oral history interview (collected 07/22/2018)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/112851
Cite as
- Harvey Phillip Pratt Collection (AFC/2001/001/112851), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- image
- video