Document Type

Document

Publication Date

1967

Description

This document is a combination factbook and directory about the Peace Corps in 1967. This document begins with an explanation of what the Peace Corps is, what is expected of volunteers, and its growth at the time. Fifty-two countries are listed overall with and are divided into four regions - Africa, Latin America, North Africa/Near East/South Asia, and East Asia/Pacific. These four major regions have some introductory paragraphs accompanied by a map that identifies the countries' locations. The countries are sorted under different headings for whatever the primary volunteer duties could be - education, health, cooperatives, etc. Each country has a short description describing what volunteers duties look like in that country. The document ends with an index of the jobs mentioned throughout.

SuDoc#

S 19.16:967

Rights

This item is a work of the U.S. federal government and may be in the public domain and thus may not be subject to copyright pursuant to 17 USC §105. Works in the public domain may be freely used, shared, or reproduced without permission. For more information, visit https://www.govinfo.gov/about/policies#copyright. The University Libraries, University of Memphis is responsible for the digitized version of this work and requests acknowledgement for material obtained from this website including the institution's name and the URL.

Download

Share

COinS
 

Archival Statement

This item was created or digitized prior to April 24, 2026, or is a reproduction of legacy media created before that date. It is preserved in its original, unmodified state specifically for research, reference, or historical recordkeeping. This material is part of a digital archival collection and is not utilized for current University instruction, programs, or active public communication. In accordance with the ADA Title II Final Rule, the University Libraries provides accessible versions of archival materials upon request. To request an accommodation for this item, please submit an accessibility request form.