Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Photographs, 1961 - 2016

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Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Photographs, 1961 - 2016

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This series contains photographs and slides from individuals who served in the Peace Corps. Most photographs document the countries and communities where the volunteers lived and worked, as well as the people they met. Some pictures were taken during vacation trips to areas outside of where the volunteer was stationed. There are also some photographs that were produced by volunteers as part of their work assignments (such as teaching aids). Types of formats in this series include photographic prints, slides, and scrapbooks. Both color and black-and-white images are present.

8 linear feet, 9 linear inches

John F. Kennedy Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 11615669

John F. Kennedy Library

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Peace Corps (U.S.)

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The Peace Corps was established by Executive Order 10924, issued by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961, announced by televised broadcast March 2, 1961, and authorized by Congress on September 22, 1961, with passage of the Peace Corps Act (Public Law 87-293). Since 1961, over 200,000 Americans have joined the Peace Corps and have served in 139 countries. From the guide to the Brown University Peace Corps files, 1965-1967, (John Hay Library Special Collections) The Pea...