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Publication Systematic and Analytical Thought Terms of a Science of Slang and Popular Words, 1941

 File — Box: MSS071.4, Folder: 19

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection of George Oscar Russell consists of correspondence, photographs, magazines, publications, books, theses, records and x-rays of speech, films on speeches and voices, printing plates blocks of voices, and artifacts. The collection started from 1919-1971, with the bulk being correspondence.

The letters were mainly written by family members, friends, and businesses.

In box four, there are magazines and publications that were written by George Oscar Russell. The magazines and publications were about speech and voices.

Most of George Oscar Russell’s collection were on speech and voices. He taught speech, not only to Deaf but to others, like Caruso, who was the Italian tenor.

There are 38 rolls of 16mm films in box seven. Most of these films are unidentified but they are related to speeches and voices.

Box 9 contains artifacts that once belonged to George Oscar Russell, including a wooden kitchen tool, an instrument, one pair of glasses with case, and an ivory cigar holder.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Linear Feet (8 document cases and 1 half case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

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