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Peace Corps Afghanistan: 1964-1978
A 244 page document of personal stories and photographs from sixty-four returned Peace Corps Afghanistan Volunteers.
Afghanistan Black & White: Slideshow
Slide show of black and white photograhs taken in Afghanistan.
Title Slide for Afghanistan Black & White, by Ron Dizon
Title slide for Afghanistan Black & White by Ron Dizon.
Living on the Darzak Plains of the Hindu Kush, 1973 Famine Relief Tent Headquarters
Peace Corps Afghanistan volunteer Ron Dizon, sitting on a thin pillow on the floor, reading a book.
Darzak Plains of the Hindu Kush Mountains, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
View of the Darzak Plains with the Hindu Kush mountains in the distance.
The Boys of the Darzak Plains, c. 1971-1973
Group portrait of three boys, seated with their hands crossed in front of them, on the rocky ground of the Darzak Plains.
Tribal Wrestling Competition on the Darzak Plains, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
View of a tribal wrestling competition on the Darzak Plains. Two men wrestle against each other in front of a crowd spectators.
The Faces of Famine on the Hindu Kush Afghan Plateau 1971-1973: Title Slide
Title slide for The Faces of Famine on the Hindu Kush Afghan Plateau 1971-1973.
View of the Darzak Plains of the Hindu Kush Mountains, c. 1971-1973
View of the Darzak Plains on a cloudy day with the Hindu Kush mountains on the horizon.
Famine Relief Headquarters in Jawand, Afghanistan, Jim Hicks and Ron Dizon, c. 1971-1973
Peace Corps Afghanistan volunteers Jim Hicks and Ron Dizon at the Famine Relief HQ. Jim sits with his legs crossed and smoked a cigarette, while Ron leans on one elbow with his legs outstretched.
Jawand, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
Desert landscape with a small village at the foot of the mountains
Villagers in Jawand, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
Occupational portrait of a woman and girl doing laundry outside. The woman is seated on the ground and holds up a white garment, while the girl stands behind her.
The Famine of 1971-1973: The Darzak Plains of the Hindu Kush Mountains
A man wearing a turban and torn clothes sits on the ground.
Famine in the Provincial Capital of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, 1973
Adults and children sit or stand outside of a large building in the provincial capital of Chaghcharan.
Orphans of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan: Title Slide
A group of orphaned boys accompanied by a smaller group of men stand for a photo in front of the door of a small plane. The children all have shaved heads and wear loose clothing while the men are dressed in business attire.
Orphaned Children of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
Six orphaned boys with shaved heads pose for a photo along a short brick wall.
Orphans of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
A large group of orphaned boys with shaved heads sit on the floor for a photo.
Sister Chantal of Belgium in Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
A nun wearing a habit and large cross necklace kneels on the floor. Behind her is a metal bedframe.
The Boys of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
Three boys pose for a photo outside of the wooden door of a building in Chaghcharan.
A Family Living in the Mountains of Chaghcharan, Afghanistan, c. 1971-1973
A woman and three children in a shallow cave. The woman is curled up sleeping while the children sit near her.

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