Skip to main content

The Edward Miner Gallaudet Presidential Correspondence

 Collection
Identifier: PR001

Scope and Contents

The Edward Miner Gallaudet Presidential Correspondence is a collection of letters written to Edward Miner Gallaudet during his term as president of what was formerly called the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, and later Gallaudet College. It includes letters from students, faculty, families, businesses, and a variety of leading figures in the deaf community from this era. It also includes the original handwritten manuscript of Gallaudet's "History of the College for the Deaf 1857-1907." The letters are arranged chronologically by year.

Dates

  • Creation: 1857 - 1911

Biographical / Historical

TK

Extent

79 Linear Feet (71 document cases, 16 half-cases )

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence received by Edward Miner Gallaudet during his term as the first president of Gallaudet University.

Processing Information

The digitization of this collection was made possible by a bequest from Dr. Frances M. Parsons.

Title
The Edward Miner Gallaudet Presidential Correspondence
Status
In Progress
Author
Shea, Christopher
Date
ArchivesSpace version created June 24, 2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

Contact:
800 Florida Avenue NE
JSAC 1255
Washington DC 20002 USA