Interview with Cecil McFarland, October 1, 2004
Project: Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project
Interview Summary
Cecil McFarland (Micronesia, 1972-1974; Philippines, 1974-76; Education Program), begins the interview by detailing his early life and education. McFarland talks of joining the Peace Corps with his wife, including his training experience. The interviewee then discusses his two successive Peace Corps experiences, starting with his first tour in Micronesia, in which he taught agriculture, and his second tour in the Philippines where he was a volunteer leader. McFarland discusses his life and educational background after joining the Peace Corps, including his work with USAID (United States Agency for International Development) in countries ranging from Guatemala to Kenya and Malawi. Additionally, McFarland describes the impact of the Peace Corps on his family, career, and worldview. McFarland talks of his retirement in Kentucky. Communications with Peace Corps volunteers during McFarland's USAID career are explored. The interviewee also considers the overall impact of the Peace Corps, and shares his opinion on the future role of the Peace Corps. To conclude the interview, McFarland relays his daughter's experience with the Peace Corps in Jordan, and explains how he kept in contact with friends abroad.Interview Accession
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McFarland, Cecil McFarland, Cecil--Interviews Micronesia Peace Corps (U.S.)--History Peace Corps (U.S.)--Micronesia Peace Corps (U.S.)--Philippines Philippines. Candaba (Philippines) Peace Corps (U.S.) Phonpei Island (Micronesia) Education Agriculture Trade schools Jesuits Children United States. Agency for International Development Federal governmentInterview Rights
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McFarland, Cecil Interview by Jack A. Wilson. 01 Oct. 2004. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
McFarland, C. (2004, October 01). Interview by J. A. Wilson. Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
McFarland, Cecil, interview by Jack A. Wilson. October 01, 2004, Peace Corps: Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (Kentucky) Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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