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.

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...

Scope and Contents Items from Dr. Andersson’s native country, including publications and correspondence from the national Swedish deaf society, the Sveriges Dövas Riksförbund, and other deaf societies. Also includes papers and articles on the Swedish deaf community and clippings from Swedish deaf media. Of particular interest are some items from Dr. Andersson’s early life, including World War II-era rationing coupon booklets, Swedish novels he received as gifts from his friend Jan Afzelius, and booklets of...