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Gallaudet University has been governed by 11 presidents since 1864. Each president’s official correspondence, records, and papers are processed at the end of their term.
The processed papers become part of the Presidential Papers collection. Personal correspondence and papers of the president are processed as Manuscript Collections and are stored separately.
Click on the links below to see inventories of presidential papers.
Explore the Presidential Papers of Lloyd W. Johns from 1983 at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover rare insights into leadership and history in deaf education.
Resource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Explore the Presidential Papers of King Jordan (1988-2006) at Gallaudet University. Discover historical insights and pivotal moments from his presidency.
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Elizabeth Zinser from 1988 at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into her leadership and legacy.
Explore the Presidential Papers of Edward Miner Gallaudet (1857-1911) at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover historical insights into deaf education and leadership.
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Percival Hall (1910-1945) at Gallaudet University Archives, featuring pivotal documents from his leadership era.
Explore the Leonard M. Elstad Presidential Papers Collection (1945-1969) at Gallaudet University Archives, showcasing significant moments in Deaf education history.
Explore the Presidential Papers of Jerry C. Lee (1984-1987) at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into leadership and history within the Deaf community.
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Edward C. Merrill at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into his impactful contributions to deaf education.