Our Stories - From Chandler to the Vietnam War: A Conversation with Maria Luisa Ayala Mellman, Army Combat Nurse

Chandler native Maria Luisa Ayala Mellman shares her wartime experience at the 12th Evacuation Hospital near Saigon, Vietnam. Join Maria Luisa and Dr. Christine Marin as they provide insight into the experiences of Vietnam War nurses, Chandler’s historic Mexican American community, and the how the war affected local towns and communities. For more information, visit chandlermuseum.org The Our Stories speaker series hosts speakers throughout the year to provide expert insight into the history of Chandler, the Valley and Arizona. Presentations in this series are presented by the Chandler Museum, Chandler Historical Society, Chandler Public Library and the City of Chandler, bringing arts, history and culture to Chandler residents and visitors.