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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-MR-1996-032-005
Interviewee(s)
Newman, Robert S.
Interviewer(s)
Sibbadi, Srikumari
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Robert S. Newman served as a Peace Corps volunteer in India from 1964 to 1966. He was stationed at an adult literacy and training institute outside of the city of Lucknow. However, the Peace Corps had trained him to raise chickens. It was difficult to establish chicken projects because the people did not really eat eggs or chicken for cultural reasons. Newman met his future wife while in India. Interviewed and recorded by Srikumari Sibbadi, April 29, 1994, as part of a Northeastern University public history class. 1 tape (web streaming files combined into 1 file). A user's guide and transcript are available in Box 92.
Date(s) of Materials
29 April 1994
Extent
1 audio cassette (mono; 104 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
041. India.
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. India. Newman, Robert S. (1964-1966): Oral history interview
Subject(s)
Organization(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Consult with archivist to determine copyright holder.
Accession Number
MR-1996-032
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