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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-ACC-2019-064
Interviewee(s)
Smallwood, Betty Ansin
Interviewer(s)
Sztuk, Julius
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Betty Ansin Smallwood served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Fiji from October 1969 to December 1971 as an elementary school teacher. She discusses her motivations for joining the Peace Corps, and mentions attending an event at age 12 where John F. Kennedy spoke. Smallwood was recruited as a married couple with her husband John, and their training was conducted in Hilo, Hawaii. She then taught at the Navukailagi District School on the outer island of Gau. In the interview she discusses her life and work in Fiji, and her continued connections with fellow volunteers and students. Interviewed and recorded by Julius (Jay) Sztuk, November 6, 2018. 1 digital audio file.
Date(s) of Materials
6 November 2018
Extent
1 digital file (audio; stereo; 49 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
032. Fiji.
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. Fiji. Smallwood, Betty Ansin (1969-1971): Oral history interview
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Use Restriction Note
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Accession Number
ACC-2019-064
Transcript
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