Galen L. Geer Papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: OGLMC-1437

Scope and Contents

The Galen L. Geer Papers, 1967-2006, consist of the September and October 1980 issues of Soldier of Fortune magazine, which include the signed articles "Assignment Afghanistan" and "Jihad in Afghanistan." The first article deals with a new weapon, the AKS-74 and its ammunition. The second is a historical account of political instability in Afghanistan with an emphasis on tribal factions. These articles are the result of eleven days Geer spent with Afghan rebels engaged in a holy war with the Russians. Also included is some biographical information and a facsimile copy of P.A. Clancey's 1967 book, Gamebirds of Southern Africa.

Dates

created: 1967-2006
Other: Date acquired: 12/20/2001

Creator

Geer, Galen L. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for inspection under the Rules and Regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Biographical or Historical Information

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Galen L. Geer served in Vietnam (1967-1969) as a United States Marine, becoming a military journalist after returning to the U.S. After leaving the Marines, he attended college in the San Francisco area before joining the Army where he served as an infantryman and, in 1977 and 1978, as a military journalist in Korea with the Second Infantry Division. Geer was awarded a Korean Service Medal and an Army Commendation Medal. After returning to the U.S. and completing his army enlistment, he served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He received his BA from Colorado State University in Pueblo and his MA from the University of North Dakota. Geer worked in editorial positions for Soldier of Fortune, African Hunter, and African Expeditions magazine, The Pines Review and his published credits include hundreds of nonfiction and fiction works. He also was an English Instructor at the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College.

Note written by Galen L. Geer

Full Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Fiction and nonfiction writer, and editor of Soldier of Fortune, African Hunter, and Sporting Tales magazines. Won awards from the Outdoor Writers Association of American for Excellence in Craft in 2002 and 2003.