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- Morocco Forestry Volunteer in Atlas Mountain Cedar Forests
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In the summer of 1972, I was inventorying the Middle Atlas cedar forests which included hiking to this remote village where we spent several nights. The two on the right of the picture are “city folk” whom I had brought with me from Rabat,... - Volunteer Photos
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- Teacher at Desk
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Claire, Thai 35 Teacher, working at a desk at Petchburi Teacher's College, Petchburi Road, Bangkok, Thailand, 1973. - Volunteer Photos
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- Bangkok Community Theater Volunteers
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Drama -
This photo shows Claire A. Potter, Jenny Luck, Susan Smith, and Robert Lo, with the Bangkok Community Theater. We volunteered our time to put on plays for the community. 1972 - Volunteer Photos
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- We Three
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In our house on the compound of Akrokerr Teacher Training College. Traditional Kente cloth hangs on the wall, Adinkra cloth covers the table. - Volunteer Photos
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- Ghana - Elmina Castle
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The imposing and horrible castle in the background was used as a detention facility for slaves to be loaded on ships. - Volunteer Photos
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- Ghana Village Scene
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This photo was taken during a trip organized by our students to a local village. Our son, Kofi, was the center of attention. - Volunteer Photos
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- Barb's class
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Teachers and students; Schools -
Barbara's class posing in front of the classroom block at Akrokerri Teacher Training College. - Volunteer Photos
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- Ghana - Two little kids
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The Akrokerri village postmaster and his wife visited our house and their daughter and our son checked each other out. - Volunteer Photos
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- Secondary Roster for Haik Secondary School
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Teachers and students; Schools -
Weekly course descriptions and teacher assignments were made and posted in the school. I was called Ms. Gwen by the staff and students. - Volunteer Photos
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- Hotel Haik in Downtown Haik City
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Host community; Food and meals -
Hotel Haik was the town center, as it provided a locale for news, entertainment and gatherings. Ethiopians love to spend their free time with friends and family, drinking coffee and Hotel Haik provided that venue. Lights were out, as the town had... - Volunteer Photos
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- Taruyea and Her Daughter, Fatima
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Assigned to each Peace Corps Volunteer, by the school principal, was a cook and housekeeper. This woman and her child were also my companions and became my family after our time together. Dedicated work, wonderful food and always a good... - Volunteer Photos
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- My Bedroom While Living in Haik, Ethiopia
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The town of Haik was in a very rural part of Wolo Province, in Ethiopia. Teachers in Ethiopia are revered and given much. The house I lived in was considered grand, by Ethiopian standards. I had three rooms: a living area, a bedroom (in this ... - Volunteer Photos
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- A Traveler on the Road to Haik
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The roads leading into Haik, Ethiopia were made of dirt and rock. The rains would come and often wash them away. The winds would often blow them away. Yet the views were spectacular and the people traveling on them were charming and warm. ... - Volunteer Photos
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- Camel Ride, Anyone?
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Every Thursday was Market Day in Zinder, Niger. This photo was taken in 1973 after one year. I took my first and only ride on a sunny day! - Volunteer Photos
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- Hotel Haik and the Town Center
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Here I am standing in front of the Hotel Haik, the center of town. I have cut my hair short to blend in with the people, yet I always seem to stand out. I enjoyed having coffee and hearing the latest gossip, here at the hotel. I also enjoyed... - Volunteer Photos
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- Creating Teaching Materials
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My assignment was as a manager of a print shop. We created flanograph pictures to teach women about the natal process and others to teach men about a cooperative project to grow peanuts. I spoke French to the Nigerien and English to the Nigerian,... - Volunteer Photos
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- A Day in the Life
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My coworkers insisted that I keep the custom of having my photo taken in a local photo shop. So here I am circa 1973. The top is Tuareg clothing. I sewed the skirt by hand! - Volunteer Photos
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- On Your Mark, Get Set, Go
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These kids are probably 40 years old by now; photo was taken in Niger in 1972. - Volunteer Photos
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- Ina Uni? Lahia-loh...
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How was your morning? Fine, thank you. These little ones are so cute. The town of Zinder was known for its leatherwork. I carried that purse to many places around the world. - Volunteer Photos
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- Market Day
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This photo shows a typical journey to the market. - Volunteer Photos
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