About Oral History
Digital Identifier
RPCV-ACC-2019-145
Interviewee(s)
Colonna, Pat
Interviewer(s)
Nott, Margaret
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Pat Colonna served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia from 1993 to 1995 as a teacher. She was stationed in the city of Ulan Bator and lived in an old Russian apartment complex. Colonna endured food shortages during her service, and her group experienced quite a bit of violence and deep cold. She provides detailed descriptions of Naadam (a festival of archery, wrestling, and horse racing) and other Mongolian traditions. Interviewed and recorded by Margaret (Mardi) Nott, June 22, 2019. 2 digital audio files (web streaming files combined into 1 file).
Date(s) of Materials
22 June 2019
Extent
2 digital files (audio; stereo; 70 minutes)
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Public Domain (Donated to the United States Government)
Collection
Series
060. Mongolia.
Preferred Citation
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer Collection. Mongolia. Colonna, Pat (1993-1995): Oral history interview
Subject(s)
Organization(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Consult with archivist to determine copyright holder.
Accession Number
ACC-2019-145
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October 28, 2023 9:18:57 AM EDT