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 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...

Scope and Contents

Includes materials from WFD Congresses, reports, member lists, and correspondence and reports on 2008 revision of the WFD statutes. Also includes some correspondence, minutes, and agendas from WFD board meetings.