Abstract

Papers of deaf sociologist, educator, and international disability activist Dr. Yerker Andersson. Includes correspondence, publications, manuscripts, meeting minutes and agendas, photographs, stamp collection, and more.

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Dr. Goedele de Clerck, a native of Belgium, is a sociologist and researcher in deaf communities and sign language who has spent time at Gallaudet as a visiting scholar. Dr. Andersson collected some of her academic writings here, including her doctoral dissertation. Note that one paper in this series is closed to the public until 2050.

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Speech and paper texts, advertising materials, transparencies, and other items associated with lectures given by Dr. Andersson.

Scope and Contents A collection of brochures, publications, correspondence, and other material from deaf people and organizations around the world, acquired by Dr. Andersson during his travel and interaction with the international deaf community. Arranged by country name; note that materials from Sweden are separate in series 8. There are particularly large collections from Finland, Denmark, Australia, Japan, and Britain. Includes material from national deaf associations, laws relating to the deaf and...