Phillip T. and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: Phillip T. and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Collection
Creator: Parkerson, Maria Alicia Crespo
Creator: Parkerson, Philip T.
Inclusive Dates: 1807-2008
Bulk Dates: 1965-2004
Language(s): English
Extent: 13 box(es) (14 linear feet, 380 megabytes, 23 audiovisual items)
Collection Number: RBRL260PTP
Repository: Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Abstract: The Phillip T. and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Collection includes materials related to the diplomatic careers of Philip T. and Maria Alicia and the philanthropic and arts work of Maria Alicia. The collection includes correspondence, press materials, family papers, and artifacts from the Parkerson family and their life in Latin America in the 1970s until the 2004.

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Collection Description

Biographical Note

Phillip Taylor Parkerson was born in Eastman, Georgia in 1946. He grew up in Southeast Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia in 1968 with an ABJ Degree and an MA in History in 1973. He completed his Ph. D. in History and Latin American Studies at the University of Florida in 1979. Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson was born in Bolivia in 1948. She attended the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru in 1967. She took classes at the University of Florida from 1975-1976 and at Middle Georgia College from 1981-1983.

Phillip and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson lived and worked in many different Latin American countries for over three decades. Mr. Parkerson served as a Press Attaché in Asuncion, Paraguay from 1984 to 1987, as a Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Ecuador from 1987-1991, and as a Press Attaché in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 1991-1994. He was Counselor of Public Affairs at the US Embassy in La Paz, Bolivia from 1994 until 1997. He then worked for the United States Information Agency and aided in the organizations' merger into the Department of State in 1999.

Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson served in numerous arts and outreach organizations. She received the Avis Bohlen Award from the American Foreign Service Association in 1988. The Avis Bohlen Award is given annually to a family member of a Foreign Service employee who has advanced American interests in the American and foreign communities. She was the first foreign born spouse to receive the award and was selected for the work she did in Paraguay, which included organizing and event planning for numerous cultural and charitable programs. Mrs. Crespo Parkerson worked for the US Department of State in Caracas, Venezuela as a Political and Economic Affairs Attaché from 2001-2003.

Phillip and Maria married in 1970 in La Paz, Bolivia. They have three children, Nicholas, Maria Alicia, and John. Both Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson and Phillip T. Parkerson devoted their lives and careers to diplomacy, philanthropy, and outreach in Latin America.

Scope and Content

The Phillip T. and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Collection includes materials related to the diplomatic careers of Phillip T. and Maria Alicia and the philanthropic and arts work of Maria Alicia. The collection includes correspondence, press materials, family papers, and artifacts from the Parkerson family and their life in Latin America in the 1970s until the 2004.

Organization and Arrangement

The Phillip T. and Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Collection is divided into four series: Series I. Phillip T. Parkerson Papers, Series II. Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Papers, Series III. Parkerson Family Papers, and Series IV. Artifacts.

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Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Access

The following materials have been restricted according to federal law for the lifetime of the donor: medical clearances and materials related to performance evaluations. Social security numbers have been redacted from the collection.

Series II contains digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

Preferred citation

Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

User Restrictions

Library acts as "fair use" reproduction agent.

Copyright Information

Before material from collections at the Richard B. Russell Library may be quoted in print, or otherwise reproduced, in whole or in part, in any publication, permission must be obtained from (1) the owner of the physical property, and (2) the holder of the copyright. It is the particular responsibility of the researcher to obtain both sets of permissions. Persons wishing to quote from materials in the Russell Library collection should consult the Director. Reproduction of any item must contain a complete citation to the original.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Martin J. Hillenbrand Papers

Related Collections in Other Repositories

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

Series I: Phillip T. Parkerson Papers, 1954-1999

1 box(es) (1 linear foot)

Series I. Phillip T. Parkerson Papers contain official reports and evaluations from Phillip Parkerson's diplomatic work, education, and professional interests. Phillip Parkerson's papers reflect his early interest in history and Latin America.

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PTP Personal Religious, 1954-1982

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PTP Personal Academic "Important Letters to Phil", 1971-1982

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PTP Personal UGA AXA Fraternity, 1964-1968

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PTP Personal UGA Academic, 1968

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PTP Personal Dodge County, GA Public Schools, 1960-1964

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PTP Personal, 1958

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Philip Parkerson Meretricious Honor Awards, 1986-1996

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United States Information Agency: A Commemoration, 1999

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Evaluation Papers, 1981-1995

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Work Correspondence, 1986-2003

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Last Will and Testament, 1984

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United States Information Agency (USIA), 1967

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Articles, 1984-1989

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Parkerson Household Inventory, 1985-1991

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Newspaper Articles - Brasil, 1989-1992

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Newspaper Articles - Equador, 1990

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DOD [Department of Defense] Bureau of Naval Personnel Separation Papers Official Records, 1968-1970

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Lt.jg Parkerson, Philip T. DOD [Department of Defense] Bureau of Naval Personnel Separation Papers Officer Servitude Records, 1969-1970

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Paraguay, 1987

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Phi Alpha Theta Membership Certificate, 1971

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Red-Black News Article ca. 1971, 1971

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Certificate - U.S. Military Group Bolivia, 1997

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Parkerson PF Reunion de Esposas de Presidentes "Primeras Damas,"La Paz Bolivia, 1996

 

Series II: Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Papers, 1965-2008 (1980-2004)

3 box(es) (3 linear feet and 380 megabtyes)

Series II. Maria Alicia Parkerson Papers are related to her professional diplomatic and philanthropic career. Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson served on numerous arts related committees and philanthropic organizations.

This series contains digital files. To access these files, please request the folders you would like through the finding aid using your research account. An archivist will be in contact with you to explain how to access the files. Please note that not all file formats are currently supported by the library for research use.

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Family Correspondence, 1999-2001

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Family Letters, 1984-2008

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Family Papers - Letters, 1989-2005

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Family Papers - Letters, 1986-2002

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South America Souvenirs - Postcards, 1998

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Parkerson - Paraguay Newspaper Articles, 1986-1987

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Paraguay, 1984-1987

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Centro Culturo Paraguayo Americano, 1985-1987

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Paraguay - Ecuador, 1984-1989

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Zipoli Barroco, 1988-1996

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Quito, Ecuador, 1989

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Equador - Maria Alicia Parkerson, 1987-1991

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Bolivia Newspaper Articles, 1995-1998

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Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson Scrapbook, 1987-1990

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Bolivia, 1995-1996

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Bolivia - Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson, 1994-1997

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Clemente McNaspy S.J., 1991-1995

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Smithsonian Institute, 1998

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[Parkerson - Pamphlets, Programs], 1989-1991

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Caracas - Venezuela, 2001-2003

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Caracas, Venezuela, 2002-2003

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Caracas - Venezuela, 2001-2003

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Caracas - Venezuela, 2001-2003

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Venezuela, 2002-2004

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11 de Abril, 2002, 2002

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11 de Abril - 2002 [News Magazines], 2002

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11 Set., 2001, 2001

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Caracas, Venezuela, 1999-2003

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[Political/Economic Associate] Maria Alicia Parkerson, 2000-2002

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Parkerson - Venezuela - Newspaper Articles, 1999-2003

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American Embassy Certificate of Commendation, Paraguay, 1987

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Notebook, Washington D.C., 2009

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PF, Edward Villella, Autographed, circa 1965-2004

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Jose Luis Roca "La Convencion Preliminar de Paz de Buenos Aires de 1823", 2004

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[Associated Loose Papers from Datebook 2001], 2001

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[Datebook 2002], 2002

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Record Book - 2002, 2002

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Record Book, 2002

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Calendar, 2002

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Calendar, 2001

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Directory, 2004

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Telephone Numbers Book, 1994-1997

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Telephone Numbers Book, 1999

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Address and Phone Number Book, 1997-1999

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Telephone Number Book, Sao Paulo-Brasil, circa 1965-2004

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Date Book, 1998

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Date Book, 1997

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"Memoranda" Book, circa 1965-2004

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Constitucion de la Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela, 1999

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Calendar, 2003

[Caracas Venezuela] [digital files]

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Emails [digital files], 2003

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11 de Abril Pruebas de Violaciones a Derechos Humanos y Crimenes de Lesa Humanidad [digital files], 2002

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[El Instituto de Formación Gerencial en Transparencia] [digital files], 2004

 

Series III: Parkerson Family Papers

8 box(es) (9 linear feet)

Series III. Parkerson Family Papers contain materials related to the Parkerson's three children Nicholas, Maria Alicia, and John as well as Phillip Parkerson's parents Anne and Avery Parkerson. These materials include education materials and related materials of the Parkerson family when they lived in Eastman, GA. The bulk of these papers include correspondence between family members from the 1980s-2000s.

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Parkerson, Avery F. - Property Deeds, Eastman, GA, 1948

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Anne T. Parkerson - Certificate DFACS [Department of Family and Child Services], 1976

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[Parkerson Family Correspondence], 1998-1999

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Parkerson - Avery - Family, 1992-1993

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Avery F. Parkerson - Family, Wade-Parkerson, 1907-1939

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[Family Photographs], circa 1890-1970

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Nicholas Parkerson - Paraguay, 1984-1987

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Anne T. Parkerson - Personal, 1944-1994

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Anne T. Parkerson - DFACS [Department of Family and Child Services] Employment, 1939-1975

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Anne T. Parkerson - Palm Drive Residence, 1950- 1963

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Anne T. Parkerson - HS [Cochran High School] Diploma 1934 and Poem, 1934

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Land Grant and Deeds, A.M. Taylor Farm, Empire, GA, 1807-1936

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Avery F. Parkerson Funeral, 1994

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Avery F. Parkerson - Employment, 1948-1980

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Avery F. Parkerson - Campaigns, 1951- 1956

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Avery F. Parkerson - Military Service, 1940-1959

 

Series IV: Artifacts, 1960-2003 (1965-1996)

Series IV: Artifacts contains oversized posters, framed and unframed awards and certificates related to the Parkerson's activities as diplomats in Latin America. It contains oversized posters and art images, framed and unframed awards, plaques, and engraved commemorative trays. The Artifacts series also includes souvenirs related to the travels of the Parkerson's over the years. This series includes materials that are signed originals.

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Plaque- Potosi Patrimonio Natural y Cultural de la Humanidad, Febrero 12, 1997., 1997

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Plaque Centro Boliviano Americano 1946-La Paz- 1996, 1996

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Plaque OYE 2000, 1991

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Gold frame, Presented by FEBI, Federacion Boliviano de Instituciones Binacionales Boliviano Americanas, 1999

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Wood plaque; "For friendship given and received; thanks Maria Alicia, thanks Phillip", 2003

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Wood plaque "In recognition of " 2003, 2003

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Wood plaque; Sociedad Feminina de Cultura, 1991

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Plaque wood; "Universidad Privada Franz Tamayo", 1996

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Pewter frame"La Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Ecuador Y" 1991, 1996

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Wood plaque; Consejero de Prensa y Cultura (1999-2003), 2003

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Wood plaque; Consorcio Desarrollo y Justicia Asociacion Civil Reconocimiento A, 2003

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Gold frame, La Ascoiacion de Entrenadores de Basquetbol de Ecuador al Sr., 1990

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Wood plaque F.E.N.A.P.I.U.P.E., 1989

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Black wood plaque; Federacion Deportiva del Azuay, 1991

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Brass plate; "La Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales A Philip Parkerson en Reconocimiento por su invalorable Apoyo" 1991, 1991

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Spent tear-gas canister Paraguay, circa 1984-1987

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2 medals- Catholic University of Guayaquil and Sports Federation of Pichincha Department, 1987-1991

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USNR, 1968-70 National Defense medal set, 1968-1970

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10K gold UGA class ring (PP), 1968

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Gold service pin; Office-National Drug Control Policy, circa 1965-1990

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US Navy items: Patches stamped P. T. Parkerson ENS USNR; Set of Ensign bars; Set of Lt. j. g. bars; ¾ x 3" name bar, blue w/white inset letters-PARKERSON; Set of dog tags., 1968-1970

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Meritorious Honor Award, USIA, 3-piece set: cloth covered stick pin, Pendant with Suspension ribbon w/ medal, tie clip bar w/ medal, circa 1983-1996

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Meritorious Honor Award, USIA, 3-piece set: cloth covered stick pin, Pendant with Suspension ribbon w/ medal, gold and enamel stick pin for Department of State Service, circa 1983-1996

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American Consulate General playing cards, circa 1983-1996

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Epaulettes, 1965

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wooden clown, Che Rojhaijhu, Paraguay, circa 1960-2004

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Silver tray; "with affection and gratitude to our friends Phillip and Maria Alicia Parkerson Radio San Gabriel Bolivia", 1996

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Pewter tray; "The Bolivian-American Alliance to Phillip Parkerson U S Cultural Attache in recognition of his friendship to La Paz", 1995

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Gold metal tray; "Bolivian Federation of Binational Institutes to Phillip T. Parkerson, PAO, expresses profound recognition and appreciation, Sucre", 1997

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Pewter tray; "to Parkerson Phillip T. , director of U S USIS, thanks for giving communication to radio station Kollasuyo 105.1 FM Potosi", 1997

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Pewter tray; "Coca-Cola A nuestros amigos Phill y Maria Alicia deseandoles exito en su Nuevo destino" 1997, 1997

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Business Cards, circa 1960-2004

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Name Tags and Identification Cards, circa 1960-2004

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Passports, circa 1970-2003

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2004 Calendar "Homenaje al Bravo Pueblo Venezolano", 2004

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Wood plaque, Department of State, USA, 2003

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Wood plaque; Concentracion Deportiva de Pichincha, 1991

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Wood plaque, University Award, 1991

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Photograph of US Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela, 1999-2003 signed on verso by Public Affairs Section Staff, 1999-2003

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T-Shirt "Bolivar es de Todos Ciudadano Democratico", circa 1999-2004

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T-shirt "Yo Marche El 11A", 2002

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Scrapbook of Georgia History made by Phillip Parkerson, circa 1960

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Certificate from US Embassy Ecuador, 1991

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Lambda Chi Alpha Photographs, 1965-1968, 1965-1968

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Lambda Chi Alpha, Caricatures of Phillip Parkerson, 1964- 1966

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Original Art, Pencil, "La voz del silencio", J. Mogrovejos, 1996, 1996

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Commonwealth of Kentucky Commission of Honorable Phillip Parkerson, Miami, Florida as a Kentucky Colonel, 1989

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Poster glued to black wood frame 15 1/8 x 23 3/8" Banco de Credito de Bolivia S.A. Presenta: Coral Nova y Orquesta de Camara, Musica de visperas en las Misiones de Chiquitos…., circa 1985-1990

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Poster glued on wood, 16 ¾ x 21 ¾", Wayne Toups ZyDeCajun…A Cultural Presentation of the United States of America [Asuncion Paraguay] Signed by performers, 1987

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13 7/8 x 23," Poster orange, purple, black and white colors in Spanish—Paraguay-American binational cultural center presents S.O.S. Yaguaron, cultural year of help for the restoration of the temple, 1986/87, 1986

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Poster 17 x 22" Hartford Ballet USA presentado por sociedad Filamonica de Quito Embajada de Estados Unidos de America 17 Abril A Cultural Presentation of the United States of America., 1990

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Poster 19 ½ x 26 " Miami city Ballet, Edward Villella Artistic Director presenta: Sociedad Filamonica de Quito y Embajada de los Estados Unidos de America, 8-9 febrero. Autographed to MACP by Villella and other artists., 1990

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Poster 18 x 28" Gerry Mulligan and The Gerry Mulligan Quartet una presentacion cultural de los Estados Unidos de America 14 August [1985] Paraguay. Signed by the performers, 1985

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Custom framed, red painted wood, 16 7/8 x 20 ¾" (2 photographs and crew patch) first night launch and flight of space shuttle Challenger STS-8, August 8 – September 5, 1983 Signed to Phillip. Alicia, Nicolas, Maria Alicia, John by NASA Astronaut William Thornton, M.D., 1983

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8 x 10 7/8"in pale red mat, original drawing of Edward Villella as Harlequin New York City Ballet, 1965. Signed by Villella on front and handwritten note by Marcia & Edward on verso, 1965

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Original ink and watercolor on textured paper 13 1/8 x 20" including margins "Hombre, Careta y Bandera" by PA 12A – 90-, circa 1965-2004

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Framed US Presidential appt by William J. Clinton (signed) to PTP as a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service and Consular in the Diplomatic Service, Nov. 18, 1999, 1999

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Framed US Presidential appt to PTP as a Foreign Service Officer, a Consular Officer, and a Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of USA May 7, 1987, 1987

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Framed White House letter (ALS) Hillary Rodham Clinton to PTP January 14, 1997 and (8 x 10) color photograph of HRC, signed. [Bolivia event], 1997

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Framed Avis Bohlen Award presented to Maria Alicia Crespo Parkerson for relations with the American and foreign communities at a Foreign Service post that have done the most to advance American interests Washington, DC, 1988

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Framed US Presidential appt by Ronald Reagan (signed) to PTP as a Consular Officer and a Secretary in the Diplomatic Service of the USA November 14, 1983, 1983

 

Series V: Audiovisual Materials

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UC RBRL/260/PTP/Bmax_0001

Naciones Unidas 260 - Asuncion, 1987 June ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Jesuit Republic of Paraguay, McNaspy, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Label on top of tape says: "HE-MAN;" Label on side of tape says: "Ma. Alicia" [Maria Alicia], undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Richard Boroto: Director, Binational Center, Parkersons with the Borotos at Ingapirca, Merida, Ecuador, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Entrevista a Dona Maria Alicia Crespo Por Su Trabajo Cultural y Don Alberto Crespo Rodas Por Su Ingreso A La Academia De La Lengua Por: Canal 9 y la Red A.T.B. L.P., 1988 April 29 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Aqui - R.T.P., Bolivano Notable Don Alberto Crespo Rodas, LP 7-II-88, 1988 February 7 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Maria Alicia Parkerson Coreography (sic)/Nicolas Rodriguez, Maria Alicia's Ballet, Asuncion, 1985 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Programa No. 1, Deciamos Ayer, 24 Hora, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Franco Manzoni, Video Record, Misa De Domenico Zipoli, "Editado", Paraguay, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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1198, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Untitled VHS, 2002 April 11 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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WorldNet #5639/ARNET 1877, Conversemos: #150/Hispanic Religious Imagery, Guests: Mbretos/Alicia Crespo de Parkerson, Language: Spanish only, Producer: Nancy Riley, 1998 May 7 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Concierto Musica Barroga en la Chiquitania, 1996 April ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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TV Quito, Ecuador, Cultiyo Hoja de Coca Chochabamba, Christian Johnson - Teleamazonkas, 1991 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Christopher Columbus, Part II, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Felisoada para (illegible) Consulado (ed. Suzy), Ubatuba, 1993 January ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Futures. "Cuidado Animal," "Estado Fisico," "Energia Renobable," "Technologia Cientifica y Technologica," "Medio Ambiente," "Transporte Avanzado", Spanish, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Our House, Ascuncion, 1985 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Ballet, Nicolas Rodriguez (from Puerto Rico), Bolivia - Bolivian Baroque Music, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Ballet, Nicolas Rodriguez, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Caracas (Marks), 2003 May 13 ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Coral Nova, Orquesta de Camara de Lapaz, Musica del Archivo de Chiquitos sta. cru, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )

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Phil en quito, undated ( 1 moving_image(s) )