Scope and Contents Anderson’s correspondence as NAD president. Most of the correspondence is with various influential figures in the deaf community, including Benjamin Schowe Sr., George Kannapell, Byron B. Burnes, Wesley Lauritsen, Winfield Runde, and others. There are also some questionnaires and other material sent by the NAD to the presidents of regional deaf organizations. The letters reflect Anderson’s attempts to reorganize and revitalize the NAD, which had fallen into decline as older deaf leaders left...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The bulk of the papers in this collection are drawn from Anderson’s correspondence as president of the NAD, with the emphasis on the years 1940-1941 and 1945-1946. Letters from the former time period deal mostly with Anderson trying to acquire support, in particular asking prominent deaf people from around the country to join various NAD committees. The latter period is more concerned with planning for the 1946 NAD convention in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as competition between the NAD...

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Programs from Gallaudet’s 75th anniversary commencement, where Anderson received his honorary doctorate. This includes programs from the event itself and from the accompanying GCAA banquet. Includes a photo of Anderson addressing the GCAA.