Peace Corps Training Program at Reed College records

Collection

Identifier: CA-Corps-RSCA-ORPR-US

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection includes contracts, correspondence, contracting manual, financial reports, forms, list of Peace Corps volunteers, instruction manuals, pamphlets, training program materials, and other documents concerning the Peace Corps training program at Reed College.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1961-1969

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

In 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order to establish an organization of volunteers, also known as the Peace Corps. Since then, Peace Corps volunteers have served in 141 countries around the world.

In 1966 and 1967, Reed College offered a Peace Corps training program to prepare volunteers for placement in Iran. The 43 or 44 trainees learned Farsi, studied teaching methods and Iranian history and culture, and conducted an independent study. Reed professors taught the trainees.

Extent

2.3 Linear Feet (5 manuscript boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In 1966 and 1967, Reed College offered a Peace Corps training program to prepare volunteers for placement in Iran. This collection includes training program materials and other documents relating to Peace Corps activities on the Reed campus.