Reminiscences of Michael J. Metrinko: oral history, 1989.

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Reminiscences of Michael J. Metrinko: oral history, 1989.

Education; Peace Corps experiences in Turkey and Iran; teacher with Literacy Corps in Iran; entry into foreign service; postings in Turkey and Iran; experiences as Consul General in Tabriz, Iran; impressions of embassy in Tehran, Iran; work in visa section; discussion of Iranian military, intellectual, student, and religious groups; impressions of Shah and Iranian elite figures; personal experiences during Iranian Revolution and as hostage.

Transcript: 240 leaves.Tape: 5 cassettes.

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