Bucher, Lloyd M., 1927-2004

Letter to Mr. Fallen regarding handling by navy officials of the capture of USS Pueblo in 1968. He voices his support for LCOL Oliver North and asserts that he should have received a pardon; Expresses admiration for Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, ADM William Crowe.

Autographed letter, with envelope, to Wayne Monti, Baldwin NY, February 13, 1990, mentioning his article in Naval History, February 1989 and responding to his questions about the mission of the USS Pueblo as a spy ship, the crew’s lack of communication with the outside world and the confessions they made to obtain their freedom.

Holograph letter signed, to Joseph (Fawls) regarding photographs of the painting of USS Pueblo, which he painted and the arrangements for the ceremony and presentation of medals to the men of the ship. Signed “Pete.”

Typed letter signed, to R.J. Fallison, Largo, Florida, thanking him for his contribution to the Pueblo Fund, which underwrote travel and lodging for the crewmembers of USS Pueblo (AGER-2) to attend the Prisoner of War Medal ceremony in San Diego, CA in May 1990.

Holograph letter signed to Mr. Fallen, n.p., regarding the fate of the intelligence-gathering mission of USS Pueblo in 1968, his thoughts on the CIA and intelligence operations and on the treatment of LCOL Oliver North.

Holograph letter signed to Jennette regarding his ambition to be a naval officer, how he happened to join the Navy, comments on the difference between leadership and heroism and his work today as an artist and writer. Copy print of Bucher as CDR, 1967.

Holograph letter to Joe regarding information on the building of USS Pueblo during WWII, its loan to South Korea during the Korean War and its conversion in 1966 for environmental research as a counter for its communications/electronics intelligence mission.

Holograph letter to Mrs. Fussell regarding his imprisonment in 1968, how he kept up his spirits, how the incident could have been avoided, and the bureaucracy responsible for intelligence gathering during the PUEBLO crisis.

Signed black and white 8”x 10” photograph of CDR Bucher, CO, USS Pueblo, which was captured by North Korea in 1968. Inscription reads “For Joe Fallison, Happy Trails.”