Print plate of “Miss Jane M. Fessenden”
Scope and Contents
The Gallaudet Family collection consists of 18 boxes of documents and nine oversized boxes filled with memorabilia and personal items belonging to the Gallaudet Family. Amongst the contents, there are correspondence, manuscripts, clippings, marriage records, and articles penned by family members, diaries, poems, and wills. The collection is divided into five series; they are Edward Miner Gallaudet Collection, Herbert Draper Gallaudet Collection, Susan Denison Gallaudet Collection, The Denison Family Collection, and the Fessenden & Gallaudet Families Collection.
These letters and documents enable researchers and subsequent generations in understanding the Gallaudet family and their intense ties with the Deaf Community.
Dates
- Creation: 1814 - 1940
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.
Extent
From the Collection: 24.5 Linear Feet (14 document cases, 34 half cases, 9 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository