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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-ACC-2020-072
Interviewee(s)
Barclay, Tony
Interviewer(s)
Morgan, Russell E., Jr.
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Tony Barclay served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya from January 1968 to December 1970 as a high school teacher. His training took place at Columbia University Teachers College. He was stationed in Kapsabet, Kenya. Barclay taught 32 classes per week at Kapsabet Boys High School, including the school's first African history course. He also coached basketball and track and field, and sponsored the school magazine, art club, and drama club. Several of his students went on to earn university scholarships in the U.S., and others built successful careers in Kenya's government and private sectors. After extending his service for a third year, Barclay went on to earn a PhD in anthropology based on research in western Kenya and then joined a global development consulting firm. Since retiring, he has been teaching university courses and serving on nonprofit boards. Interviewed and recorded by Russell E. Morgan, Jr., February 19, 2020. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Date(s) of Materials
19 February 2020
Extent
2 digital files (audio; stereo; 57 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
046. Kenya.
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. Kenya. Barclay, Tony (1968-1970): Oral history interview
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Use Restriction Note
Consult with archivist to determine copyright holder.
Accession Number
ACC-2020-072
Transcript
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