Whenever B.Michael traveled, he would drop himself a line, which he received when he got home. At the conclusion of his first trip to Africa, where he spent six weeks in Kenya through Operation Crossroads, he sent himself the following postcard.
1980G29-BMH-postcard-fr-kenya-to-himselfTag: Africa
Tanzania (Almost)
Bert was set to visit Tanzania on a study-abroad experience via Operation Crossroads. But due to “political complications” in that country, he was reassigned to Kenya. Always flexible, Bert pivoted and embraced the change in plans. His final paper on his Kenyan experience can be found here.
1980F25-paper-on-tanzania-GRADEDThe reassignment occurred some time between May 16th and June 20th, as indicated by the faded red postmarks on these envelopes from Operation Crossroads.
1980E16-F20-envelopes-indicating-assignment-changeHere is a fact sheet Bert would have received from Operation Crossroads to help orient him to his destination country.
1980-tanzania-fact-sheet