Overview of the Ronald P. Stenlake papers

Finding aid prepared by Lucy Hernandez

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

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Stanford University

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Title: Ronald P. Stenlake papers

Date (inclusive): 1960s-1980s

Collection Number: 2020C53

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: In English

Physical Description: 4 manuscript boxes (1.67 Linear Feet)

Abstract: The Ronald P. Stenlake papers (1960s-1980s) includes papers, official documents, correspondents, reports, programs, brochures, and pamphlets regarding education. Stenlake was a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Ethiopia from 1966-1968. He established the Ethiopian Educational Television and was the radio advisor to the Ministry of Education.

Creator: Stenlake, Ronald P., 1941-2008

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2022.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ronald P.Stenlake papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Ronald P. Stenlake (1941-2008) graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania in 1963 and the University of Virginia Law School in 1966. While in school, he was interested in radio broadcasting. He served as a Peace Corps volunteer to Ethiopia from 1966-1968. While in Ethiopia he established the Ethiopian Educational Television and served as its producer and director. He was also the radio advisor to the Ministry of Education. While in Ethiopia, in 1966, he experienced the bombing of a movie theater and later wrote a report about the incident. Upon completion of his service with the Peace Corps, he spent some time as Assistant to the President of Lafayette College.

Scope and Content of Collection

The collection includes papers, official documents, correspondents, reports, programs, brochures, and pamphlets regarding education.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Ethiopia

Voluntarism

Volunteer workers in education

Volunteers

Education -- Ethiopia

Broadcasting

Ethiopia -- Politics and government

Ethiopian Educational Television

Ethiopia. YaTemhert ministér

Peace Corps (U.S.)