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Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-109
Cutter Uhlhorn served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia from January 2017 to March 2019 as an English teacher. He grew up in a small Texas farming community near the Mexican border. After completing college and returning home, he ultimately decided to apply to the Peace Corps. He was interested in post-Soviet states, but because he had some proficiency in Spanish, he was first invited to Panama. He did not pass the medical clearance for that assignment, but re-applied later and was invited to Colombia. Uhlhorn initially taught English in Tomarrazon, but was transferred due to security concerns. His second short assignment was in Riohacha. Interviewed and recorded by Julius (Jay) Sztuk, June 20, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-108
Margaret (Mardi) Nott served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin from June 1991 to September 1994 as a math teacher. Her interest in travel began early, and she decided at age 13 that she would accomplish that goal by joining the Peace Corps when she became eligible. Nott's training was conducted in country and included intensive language training in French as well as a home stay with a local family. After training she was assigned to a school in the city of Ouidah, where she taught math for the duration of her initial tour, plus a one year extension. In the interview, Nott discusses her integration into the community where she was assigned, and a multi-day bicycle trip through Togo to a beach resort in Ghana. Interviewed and recorded by Julius (Jay) Sztuk, June 19, 2019. 1 digital audio file.
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-105
Mary Ward served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador from 1984 to 1986. Being blind herself, she worked with other blind people in a special education program. She was initially assigned to work as an administrator in Quito, where she worked with blind teenagers. However, due to some difficulties at her first site, she was soon reassigned to Cuenca, where she worked with both a local school and with a club of blind adults called Home for the Blind. Ward states that the Peace Corps changed her view of the world, showing her how to appreciate the good in both her own culture and that of her host country, while acknowledging the shortcomings of both. Through her experience, she has learned to worry less and has gained a greater appreciation of personal relationships. Interviewed and recorded by Christeen Pusch, June 22, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-104
Tamatha Nibert served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Philippines from 1992 to 1995 in a forestry project. She had training in Tablas before being stationed in the town of Viga in Catanduanes province. In addition to her social forestry work, Nibert helped her community start a paper-making business. She dealt with all aspects of the business from securing funds for the building, researching which dyes to use, and assisting with marketing. The business has provided employment and an additional source of income for many women in the community who were previously homemakers. It still exists today, and Nibert continues to remain in contact with friends from her community as well as their children. Her experience helped her define herself, taught her the importance of having fun, and helped her build confidence. Interviewed and recorded by Christeen Pusch, June 18, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Oral history
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-ACC-2019-103
Edwin L. Blanton III served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Dominica from January 2004 to January 2005 on a youth and community development project. He was stationed in Loubiere and assigned to work with the Village Council Community Center to help develop their programs. He also worked with a neighboring school, where he led public speaking classes and coached the Special Olympics. Blanton had to leave the Peace Corps after only one year due to medical issues, but has remained active in the community. He and another returned volunteer started a non-profit called "Ready, Willing...Enable! Inc." Through the non-profit, they have worked closely with special needs children in Dominica and have returned to the country several times. Blanton feels the Peace Corps taught him patience and helped him step outside of his comfort zone. Interviewed and recorded by Christeen Pusch, June 16, 2019. 1 digital audio file.
Textual folder
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-092-011
This folder contains a user's guide and transcript for the oral history interview of Mary H. (Lee) Behnke, who served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Sierra Leone from 1967 to 1969 in an education program. The interview was conducted by Michael O'Connor on May 10, 1994, as part of a public history class at Northeastern University. The audio recording is also available.
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-090-011
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-090-010
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-090-009
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-090-007
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-074-017
This folder contains newsletters written by Nick and Julie Bosustow during their Peace Corps service in Guatemala.
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-074-016
This folder contains newsletters written by Nick and Julie Bosustow during their Peace Corps service in Guatemala.
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-058-004
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-058-005
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-058-001
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-057-009
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-057-007
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-052-007
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-036-007
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-036-006
This folder contains an essay by James C. Frits containing his impressions from interviews with Peace Corps volunteers who were working on health projects in Bolivia circa September 1963 (Bolivia 1 and Bolivia 3 groups). Frits visited the country on a two-week tour prior to the start of the training program for Bolivia 5.
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-015-003
This folder contains a copy of a special report titled "The Making of a Volunteer: A Review of Peace Corps Training," which was written by the Peace Corps Office of Evaluation. The item was donated as part of the personal papers of Charles Coskran, who served as a volunteer and then as an administrator in the Peace Corps and ACTION (1965-1972).
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-015-001
This folder contains a copy of the publication "Who's Who in the Peace Corps Overseas Administration." The item was donated as part of the personal papers of Charles Coskran, who served as a volunteer and then as an administrator in the Peace Corps and ACTION (1965-1972).
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-009-003
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-008-004
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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection
RPCV-008-003