Manuscripts - Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1947-1989 - Manuscript Collection

MSS 156

Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, est. 1850

Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1947-1989

Gallaudet University Archives

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives

Call No.: MSS 156

Creator:

Title: Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1947-1989

Quantity: 6.0 Linear Feet (12 document boxes)

Abstract: The CAID is a prominent organization of educators of the Deaf.

Note: This document last updated 2005 November 30.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: The collection of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf was acquired from the office of the Associations for Education of the Deaf in Columbia, Maryland in 1987.

Processed by: Michael Olson. 2005 August

Processing Note:

Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

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Historical Sketch

The Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf was founded in 1850 and incorporated in 1897 by an Act of the United States Congress. The Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf consists of professionals involved in the education of the deaf. Its purpose is to promote professional development and communication among educators of the deaf. The conference is held every two years to exchange information among the educators in relating the education of the deaf.

Scope and Content

The Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf consists of letters, articles, financial statements, photographs, invoices, constitution and by-laws, program books, minutes, certificates, and newsletters. The collection, which consists of approximately 6,800 pages, dates from 1947 to 1989. The bulk of the collection consists of letters related to the conference that were planned for every two years between 1967 and 1986. Included in the collection, there are conference program books from 1947 to 1973. Also included in the collection are meeting minutes of the Executive Committee between 1977 and 1984. The largest subject in the collection is focused on the education of the deaf. The most interesting subject is about correspondence between the Western Electric Company and the CAID related to oralism and the Alexander Graham Bell Association.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists

No Series.

Box	Folder	Subject	Year
01	01	Archives – Reports, Brochures	1983-1989
01	02	Award – Howard Quigley – Selection procedure (1 of 2)	1983
01	03	Award – Howard Quigley – Selection procedure (2 of 2)	1979-1981
01	04	Conference – Gallaudet – Contract, Invoice, Proposal	1972-1974
01	05	Conference – Gallaudet: Sociology / Economics areas	1971-1972
01	06	Constitution & Bylaws	1975-1983
01	07	Constitution & Bylaws – Revisions (1 of 2)	1973-1985
01	08	Constitution & Bylaws – Revisions (2 of 2)	1974-1979
01	09	Convention – Berkeley, CA	1967-1973
01	10	Convention – Little Rock, AR	1969-1974
01	11	Convention – Indianapolis, IN	1969-1976
02	01	Convention – Greensboro, NC	1973-1977
02	02	Convention – Los Angeles, CA	1973-1977
02	03	Convention – Austin, TX (1 of 2)	1976-1981
02	04	Convention – Austin, TX (2 of 2)	1979
02	05	Convention – Newsletters	1982
02	06	Convention – Florida – Presented Papers (1 of 3)	1985
02	07	Convention – Florida – Presented Papers (2 of 3)	1985
02	08	Convention – Florida – Presented Papers (3 of 3)	1985
02	09	Convention – Santa Fe, NM	1985-1986
02	10	Correspondence – General	1966-1986
02	11	Correspondence – Newsletters	1987-1988
03	01	Executive Committee – Handbook	1983-1984
03	02	Executive Committee – Handbook	1984-1985
03	03	Executive Committee – Handbook	1984-1985
03	04	Executive Committee Meeting – Alexandria, VA	1977-1978
03	05	Executive Committee Meeting – Austin, TX	1979
03	06	Executive Committee Meeting – Chevy Chase, MD	1979
03	07	Executive Committee Meeting – Silver Spring, MD	1980
03	08	Executive Committee Meeting – Rochester, NY	1981
03	09	Executive Committee Meeting – Washington, DC	1981-1983
03	10	Executive Committee Meeting – Washington, DC	1983
03	11	Executive Committee Meeting – Winnipeg, Manitoba	1983
03	12	Executive Committee Meeting – Los Angeles, CA	1979-1984
03	13	Executive Director	1975-1986
03	14	Executive Director’s Reports	1975
03	15	Finance – Analysis of CAID Finances – Forecasting	1967-1969
03	16	Finance – Audit Report – CAID	1978-1984
04	01	Individual – Burstein, Gerald	1968-1975
04	02	Individual – Clatterbuck, Marvin S.	1967-1970
04	03	Individual – Mangan, Dr. Kenneth	1969-1971
04	04	National Office	1959-1979
04	05	Officer – President – Brady, Jack	1973-1976
04	06	Officer – President – Davila, Robert	1974-1979
04	07	Officer – President – Turechek, Dr. Armin	1968-1975
04	08	Program Book – Convention	1935
04	09	Program Book – Convention	1947
04	10	Program Book – Convention – Two copies	1949
04	11	Program Book – Convention – Two copies	1951
04	12	Program Book – Convention – Two copies	1953
04	13	Program Book – Convention	1955
04	14	Program Book – Convention	1957
04	15	Program Book – Convention – Three copies	1959
04	16	Program Book – Convention	1961
04	17	Program Book – Convention	1967
04	18	Program Book – Convention – Two copies	1969
04	19	Program Book – Convention	1971
04	20	Program Book – Convention – Three copies	1973
04	21	Special Report – Evaluation of 1975 Convention	1975
04	22	Strategic Planning	1983-1984
04	23	Western Electric Company (Correspondence AGB & Oralism)	1970-1971
04	24	Work Session (CAID/CEASD)	1983
04	25	Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth	1950
04	26	Correspondence, Reports & Papers – 1947 Convention, Florida	1947
04	27	Correspondence, Reports & Papers – 1947 Convention, Florida	1947
04	28	Minutes – 1947 Convention, Florida	1947
04	29	News Releases and Memos	1954-1969
04	30	Past Presidents Pictures – Correspondence	1980-1981

Manuscripts - Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1947-1989

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