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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-ACC-2019-013
Interviewee(s)
Terry, Robert C., Jr.
Interviewer(s)
Wand, Patricia A. (Patricia Ann)
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Robert C. Terry, Jr. worked as a Peace Corps contractor from 1961 to 1963 to establish the program in East Pakistan, which was the first in mainland Asia. As a representative of the Experiment in International Living, Terry attended the March 1961 student conference at American University to plan the Peace Corps and then, as a contract staff member, began recruiting volunteers. In August 1961, he welcomed 33 Peace Corps recruits to their training on the Experiment campus in Putney, Vermont. As Peace Corps Provincial Director in East Pakistan, Terry set up, oversaw, evaluated, and revised the placement assignments of volunteers working on a wide variety of projects. Due to his participation in the early days of Peace Corps formation, Terry knew the key players and shares historically significant stories. After his time with the Peace Corps, he built a career in development, including the founding and promoting of service and learning organizations. Interviewed and recorded by Patricia Wand, August 23, 2018. 3 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Date(s) of Materials
23 August 2018
Extent
3 digital files (audio; stereo; 101 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
006. Bangladesh (East Pakistan).
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. Bangladesh (East Pakistan). Terry, Robert C., Jr. (1961-1963): Oral history interview
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Use Restriction Note
Consult with archivist to determine copyright holder.
Accession Number
ACC-2019-013
Transcript
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November 8, 2023 2:03:25 PM EST