William P. Hunt papers, 1962-1965.

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William P. Hunt papers, 1962-1965.

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Correspondence and clippings pertaining to Hunt's experiences as a carpentry teacher in the Peace Corps, documenting his training in Oklahoma (1962) and his service in Paracatu (1962-1963) and Propri\U+fffd\ (1963-1964), Brazil. His letters to his family in St. Paul (Minn.) describe his duties, people he met, difficulties and rewards of the work, and problems in obtaining supplies and equipment.

3 folders, containing 65 items.

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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...

Hunt, William P., 1937-

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