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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-MR-1996-032-001
Interviewee(s)
Behnke, Mary H.
Interviewer(s)
O'Connor, Michael
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Mary H. Behnke, known as Lee, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1969 in an education program. She served alongside her husband Michael. The couple was inspired to join the Peace Corps due to President Kennedy's legacy. They were stationed in Blama, where Lee taught at the Holy Ghost Mission school. Interviewed and recorded by Michael O'Connor, May 10, 1994, as part of a Northeastern University public history class. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file). An user's guide and transcript are available in Box 92.
Date(s) of Materials
10 May 1994
Extent
1 audio cassette (mono; 74 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
080. Sierra Leone.
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. Sierra Leone. Behnke, Mary H. (Lee) (1967-1969): Oral history interview
Subject(s)
Organization(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Consult with archivist to determine copyright holder.
Associated Record
Accession Number
MR-1996-032
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