Kay Clifford papers, 1945-2010 (majority within 1954-1964)

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Kay Clifford papers, 1945-2010 (majority within 1954-1964)

1 linear foot — 11.3 GB (online)

Kay Clifford is a University of Michigan alumnus and a member of the first Peace Corps volunteer group which served in Uganda from 1969-1971. Found in the collection are materials that were collected by Clifford and by Bonnie A. Harris McKenna, a Peace Corps volunteer who received her training at the University of Michigan and served in Thailand. Collection includes materials that were used for the University of Michigan's 2010 exhibit, "U-M and the Peace Corps: It All Started Here"-- early Peace Corps publications, Thai language training materials, materials created specifically for the exhibit, a commemorative video recording, and volunteer ephemera.

The Kay Clifford papers comprise 1 linear foot of materials spanning the years 1945 to 2010. The papers contain materials which were collected for the University of Michigan's 2010 exhibit, "U-M and the Peace Corps: It All Started Here," celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Peace Corps, and include early Peace Corps publications, Thai language training materials, and materials created specifically for the exhibit. A significant portion of the collection consists of materials donated to Kay Clifford by Bonnie A. Harris McKenna for the exhibit on the 50th Anniversary of the Peace Corps. These materials were acquired during McKenna's training at U of M and while she was active in the Peace Corps.

Peace Corps

Peace Corps 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 13-14, 2010

(Contains the recording of the National Symposium: The Future of International Service, held for the 50th anniversity of the Peace Corps at the University of Michigan.)

Disc 1 of 3, October 13, 2010

(Contains recordings of the symposium welcome, opening remarks, "International Service: Overview of the Current Landscape" panel, and "The Impact of Interational Service: What are the Lessons?" panel.)

Disc 2 of 3, October 13, 2010

(Contains recordings of the "New Initiatives and Policy Proposals" panel, "The Role of the Universities" panel, the Closing Plenary Movie: "The Peace Corps: A Legacy at Home and Abroad,' and the Closing Plenary Address: "The Future of the Peace Corps" by Aaron Williams.)

Disc 3 of 3, October 14, 2010

(Contains records of activities held on the 50th anniversary: "A Passing of the Torch," "First Celebration" held at 2:00 A.M. where students gathered 50 years to the hour, "Second Celebration," and "Kennedy and the Peace Corps: Idealism on the Ground.")