Kenneth E. Flies reminiscences, [ca.1962-1963].

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Kenneth E. Flies reminiscences, [ca.1962-1963].

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An account of Flies' work in Correntina, Bahia, Brazil, in 1962-1963 as a Peace Corps agricultural extension agent, describing the region's economy, agriculture, inhabitants, housing, clothing, food, cultural and social life, and medical and educational facilities. His narrative includes a physical description of the town and surrounding area. Flies also taught school for several months while in Correntina.

10 p.

Minnesota Historical Society 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...

Flies, Kenneth E.

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