Abstract

Papers of Thomas O. Berg, deaf athlete and long-time track and field coach at Gallaudet University. Includes correspondence, event results, photographs, programs and brochures, magazines and newsletters, award plaques and memorabilia, and more.

Scope and Contents

Material from the American Athletic Association of the Deaf, including newsletters, reports, programs, and a small amount of correspondence. Much of it is also related to the World Games, in particular the American teams at each World Games.

Scope and Contents Founded after the 15th World Games for the Deaf (1985), the Deaf Athletic Federation of the United States was created by track coach Jack Griffin (see series 2) as a central governing body for the training of deaf athletes and the organization of competitions. Today it is known as USA Deaf Track and Field. Berg served as its president for the first four years of its existence.This series includes DAFUS newsletters and programs from DAFUS-sanctioned events, a history of the...