Series 8: Artifacts, 1970 - 1999
Scope and Contents
Most of this series is award plaques given to Joan and Robert Bates by various groups they were involved in, such as the International Catholic Deaf Association, the Government Printing Office, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the Indiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association. There is also a box of badges, keychains, a hat, and other items from conventions of groups that Joan and Robert attended, mostly from the ICDA and the Lions International service club.
Also includes a 1999 videotape of the Sacred Heart High School Class of 1949 50th reunion, and a couple of pieces of Gallaudet University memorabilia.
Dates
- Creation: 1970 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access
Series 7 includes an audiogram of Ms. Bates, which is a confidential medical record. It also includes material on the founding of the Delta Epsilon sorority, which may only be viewed with specific written permission from the current sorority president.
Extent
From the Collection: 5.5 Linear Feet (11 document cases)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository