#27: September 1967 Social events, trip to the mountains, and life in Tehran

For a little insight into life in Iran nearly 60 years ago, check out my great-aunt's letters from her time teaching in Tehran. I'm sharing her stories and images in weekly installments—it's free to subscribe! #travelswithk #substack #iranhistory #tehranhistory #familyhistory #laboroflove #teachers

#26: August/September 1967, in Tehran Tour of Tehran University, chador, pickled eggplant, first grade class

In 1967 my great-aunt Katharine began teaching at an international school in Tehran. I'm sharing weekly installments of her letters and pictures. Here's this week's post.
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#24: August 1967, Settling In Learning about the culture; weavers, rug-washers, and crafts

Tehran in 1967 was a very different place than it is today. In this episode of my great-aunt's travels, she's settling in to begin teaching at an international school, and explores some of the local culture and crafts.

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#23: August 1967, in Tehran First letters home; getting settled on the Community School compound

I'm so excited to begin this story of my great-aunt's journey to teach in Tehran in the late 1960s. Many great stories and pictures to follow in future installments.
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