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ContributorsHalpern, Joel (Author) / Barney, George L. (Author) / Kaufman, Howard K. (Author)
Created1963
DescriptionReports on the Nam Ngum Project; geographic, demographic and ethnic background in Laos; the Meo of Xieng Khouang Province; Village Life in Vientiane Province; and Minority Groups in Northern Laos especially the Yao
ContributorsSmucker, Silas (Author)
Created1965
DescriptionReport on the history of the the Phatanakane Project in the Muong Phieng region in Laos, focusing on the economic, agricultural, and civil purposes of the project and its accomplishments thus far.
ContributorsLewin, Howard (Author)
Created1965
DescriptionDescribes the engineering projects by USAID in small Lao villages.
Created1966
DescriptionArticle about the daily life in Vientiane, Lao Buddhist beliefs, and food.
ContributorsMulder, J. A. Niels (Author)
Created1968
DescriptionThe article describes the concept of merit or bun in Thai Buddhism and how it relates to the organization of the Thai government and educational systems.
ContributorsNginn, Pierre S. (Author)
Created1959
DescriptionArticle describing the New Years Festival in Laos, which takes place in April by following the Buddhist calendar. Mentions Buddhist astrological signs.
Created1967
DescriptionReport on Operation Brotherhood’s activities in Laos and their observations on the behavior of the Lao people.
ContributorsSahai, Sachchidanand (Author)
Created1981
DescriptionAn article describing the Rama saga and how it describes and relates to the history of Southeast Asia, including manuscripts, authorship, and the settlement of certain areas.
Created1964
DescriptionReport on the political conditions, population demographics, history, and government structure of the Kingdom of Laos.