Letters from Susan Denison Gallaudet, 1896
Scope and Contents
The papers of Herbert D. Gallaudet consist primarily of his letters from his parents Edward Miner Gallaudet and Susan Denison Gallaudet. This collection is dated from 1885 to 1903. Of particular note there are no letters written between 1896 and 1899 from Edward Miner Gallaudet.
The folder entitled “Miscellaneous” contains a visit card, a dance card, and four snapshots from circa 1910s and 1920s. Also an albumen print (made in Waterbury, Conn.) showing two ladies named Betty Lamb and Elizabeth Young; and finally a 1900 newspaper clipping from the Deaf Mutes’ Journal.
Dates
- Other: 1896
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet (4 document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository