Administrative Information
Historical Note
Collection Overview
List of Countries
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Biddle, Susan Wood, 1989-1991
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Susan Biddle worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica in a women's training project. After training in Kingston she was assigned to an established women's training program under a Jamaican church where she trained women in factory sewing skills. She served as a sales representative for a program which worked on developing the sale of napkins, table cloths and other items to local restaurants and hotels. She also taught literacy in elementary school. |
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2 tapes. Interviewed by Robert Klein, October 9, 2003. |
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Kaczmarski, Phyllis, 1993-1995
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Phyllis Kaczmarski joined mid career, having worked many years as a psychiatric nurse and counselor. In Jamaica, she was immediately recruited by a Jamaican psychiatrist, Dr. Abel, who had been working alone on the north side of the island. Phyllis spent her tour focused on working with Dr. Abel, helping to develop and staff family outreach programs, mental health clinics and related activities. |
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2 Tapes. Interviewed by Robert Klein, May 22, 2003. |
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Loois, Suchet L., 2001-2006
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Dr. Loois was a tenured professor and Associate Vice President of International Development Programs at Tuskegee University for 25 years, during which time he worked collaboratively with international development agencies in Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. He directed the International Fellows Programs in collaboration with the Peace Corps to train his volunteers. In 2001, Dr. Loois was assigned to Jamaica as a Peace Corps Country Director. During his tenure he ran a successful post, leading a team that reduced the early termination rate from 45% to 15%, established a site history (which was used to improve site placement), and introduced new programs in information technology and small business. His post developed and published two newsletters, Wha Gwaan and Ackee Flask. In his interview he discusses how he helped to encourage team spirit, transparency, accountability, and effective communication amongst Peace Corps Volunteers. In 2002, he organized the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Peace Corps and wrote the brief history of the Peace Corps in Jamaica. |
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1 tape. Interviewed by Wendy McLaughlin, June 13, 2009. |
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Vilegi, Nicole, 2002-2004
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Nicole Vilegi served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica working as an Environmental Advisor. In the interview she tells of her life prior to the Peace Corps, her training in Linstead, Jamaica and a typical day working on her project. Nicole also discusses gender relations and relationships with the locals and other Peace Corps Volunteers. |
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2 Tapes. Interviewed by Melanie Spence, March 14, 2007. |
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Wieland-Randall, Claudia, 1989-1991
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A dental hygienist with more than ten years experience, Claudia Wieland-Randall entered the Peace Corps in mid-life. A skilled volunteer, she accepted because there was a specific job waiting in Jamaica: training dental hygienists. Settled into the training role, Wieland-Randall took on increasingly sophisticated role in school programs and volunteered outside Peace Corps work. She wanted to extend her tour of duty for a third year, but was prevented due to health issues. |
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2 tapes. Interviewed by Robert Klein, September 8, 2003. |
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Beasley, Kim Ross, 1998 - 2000
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Kim Ross Beasley served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jordan teaching Special Education and music. |
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1 tape. Interviewed by Lorie Burnett, August 2, 2005. |
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