Fippin, William Howard, 1907-1983

William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission, delivers remarks at a farewell party for Emily Gardiner (seated, left) and Arthur Z. Gardiner (seated, right) in Saigon, South Vietnam.

Ruth Boynton (standing) speaks to Arthur Gardiner (seated, right) and Emily Gardiner (seated, second from right) at their farewell party in Saigon, South Vietnam. Also present is William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission. Others in the background are unidentified.

Emily Gardiner is speaking to guests at a farewell party for her and her husband in Saigon, South Vietnam. Standing with her is William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission. Others in the background are unidentified.

Arthur Z. Gardiner is speaking to the guests at his farewell party in Saigon, South Vietnam. Also present is his wife, Emily (right), and William Fippin, Deputy Director of the United States Operations Mission (second from right). Others in the background are unidentified.