John and Miriam Kennedy Philippine Peace Corps scrapbook, 1961-1963.

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John and Miriam Kennedy Philippine Peace Corps scrapbook, 1961-1963.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/64037623

The collection consists mainly of a scrapbook containing many snapshots, clippings, and some correspondence. There is also a folder of additional material including the two year schedule, clippings, correspondence, snapshots, and a final report describing their experiences in Negros Oriental, Los Banos, and Siaton.

.3 cubic ft.

Cornell University Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7907532

Cornell University Library

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Kennedy, Miriam P.,

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Peace Corps/Philippines

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Kennedy, John Cecil,

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John and Miriam Kennedy volunteered for the Peace Corps taking a leave of absence from Oberlin College administration. They were assigned to an elementary teaching post in Negros Oriental in the Philippines. They formed a night school for graduates of the 6th grade, mainly English courses. They were also assigned to train teachers in Los Banos, and taught a summer course at Teachers Camp in Baguio. They also helped found the Siaton Reading Center with many of their own books. The reading center ...