Hancock, Richard 2017-10-17

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This interview features Richard and Nancy Hancock, as Richard recounts his time spent working with the Peace Corps in El Salvador. Richard discusses his role in the organization, working with Outward Bound, and how his position at Outward Bound brought him to Oklahoma University.

General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Richard Hancock

Additional Parties Recorded: Nancy Hancock

Date: October 16, 2017

Location: Lubbock, TX

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 01:43:58 (1 hour 43 minutes)


Abstract

The Aftosa program; His partner José and spirits, Mexican culture; Working in the Peace Corps; Unrest in El Salvador; Recounting his first experience in El Salvador; How Peace Corps volunteers get accustomed to new cultures; Outward Bound; Outward Bound/Boy Scouts parallels; Peace Corps politics; How the Peace Corps brought Richard to Oklahoma University


Access Information

Original Recording Format: born digital

Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room

Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363066>

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