Interview with William Miller, May 1, 2006

Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project

Interview Summary

William "Bill" Miller (Dominican Republic, 1967-1969; Community Development Program and Education Program) discusses his life and educational background both before and after joining the Peace Corps. He tells how as a Peace Corps volunteer he worked for a year with the Office of Community Development in the Dominican Republic, and in the second year taught in the School of Social Work at a Catholic university in Santiago. His interview includes discussion of Dominican Republic history and activities of the UNA and Rotary.

Interview Accession

2006oh062_pc079

Interviewee Name

William Miller

Interviewer Name

Angene Wilson

Interview Date

2006-05-01

Interview Keyword

Culture shock Puerto Rico Catholic univeristy Social work Professors Social interactions United Nations (UN) Travel Federal Liaison Officer International relations

Interview LC Subject

Dominican Republic Miller, William A. (William Arthur), 1943- Miller, William A. (William Arthur), 1943- --Interviews Peace Corps (U.S.)--Dominican Republic Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Community development Education

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