Shirley and Arthur Wolfe Collection of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands materials, 1952-2008

Summary

Creator:

Wolfe, Shirley P., collector

Abstract:

Topical files on the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (Micronesia) and educational materials collected by Arthur and Shirley Wolfe, teachers with United States Department of the Interior for the Truk District Education Department.

Extent:

3 linear feet

Language:

English

Call Number:

2010131 Aa 2

Authors:

Finding aid created by B. Myerowitz, 2010

Background

Scope and Content:

The collection includes information on the history of the Pacific Islands; travel brochures and maps; local newsletters and brochures, and materials related to education in Micronesia, specifically in the Truk District. The papers are arranged in the following series: Topical Files, Newsletters and Magazines, and Education.

Biographical / Historical:

Arthur and Shirley Wolfe lived in Truk from 1956-1960 and worked as teachers.

Acquisition Information:

This collection was donated by Shirley and Arthur Wolfe (donor no. 10296 ) and came to the library in 2010.

Accruals:

No further additions to the papers are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Education.

Names:

Pacific Islands (Trust Territory). Dept. of Education.
Wolfe, Shirley P.
Wolfe, Arthur C.

Places:

Pacific Islands (Trust Territory)