The Robert H. Kannapell Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: MSS056

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers of Robert Kannapell consists of personal mementos dating from 1919-1935. The collection includes memorabilia such as a class banner, a felt bird-like figurine, copies of the Deaf Mutes’ Journal, programs, and two yearbooks from the Kappa Gamma Fraternity.

Dates

Creation: 1919 - 1935

Biographical / Historical

Robert Harry Kannapell was born on January 29, 1900 in New Albany, Indiana. He attended the Kentucky School for the Deaf and was graduated in 1918. Mr. Kannapell was admitted to Gallaudet College in 1918 and received a B.S. Degree in 1923. He worked for The Courier-Journal for 25 years. He died on July 3, 1968, at the age of 68.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 document cases)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Memorabilia collected by Robert H. Kannapell, including certificates, yearbooks, and event programs.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated to Archives by Robert H. Kannapell's daughter, Barbara Kannapell.

Related Materials

Photographs Photograph album of Mary Kannapell [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 16 Photograph album of Wesley Lauritsen and LaReine Roper [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 95 Photograph album of Robert Werdig [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 66 Robert Harry Kannapell [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

Vertical Files Robert H. Kannapell. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: The Robert H. Kannapell Collection
Status: Completed
Author: Hedberg, Ulf
Date: Original creation October 24, 1988. Last update January 3, 2006. ArchivesSpace version created March 21, 2023.
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin