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Rhode Island College. Egypt Study Group records (CA-0021)

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Scope & content

Significant topics represented in the collection include curriculum development and Egyptian society, culture, media, and government.

Materials are primarily textual, consisting of project documentation and Learning Activity Packages developed for various topics and grade levels. The collection includes photographic slides and audiocassettes that document the group’s activities in Egypt, where they attended lectures, met with government officials, visited cultural attractions, and observed Egyptian life. Additional materials include souvenirs and memorabilia collected during the trip, comprising a clay pot, city banners, and posters.