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.
Presidential Papers – Lloyd W. Johns, 1983
Explore the Presidential Papers of Lloyd W. Johns from 1983 at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover rare insights into leadership and history in deaf education.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers – I. King Jordan, 1988-2006
Explore the Presidential Papers of King Jordan (1988-2006) at Gallaudet University. Discover historical insights and pivotal moments from his presidency.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers – Elizabeth Zinser, 1988
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Elizabeth Zinser from 1988 at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into her leadership and legacy.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers – Papers of Edward Miner Gallaudet, 1857-1911
Explore the Presidential Papers of Edward Miner Gallaudet (1857-1911) at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover historical insights into deaf education and leadership.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers – Percival Hall, 1910-1945
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Percival Hall (1910-1945) at Gallaudet University Archives, featuring pivotal documents from his leadership era.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers Leonard M. Elstad, 1945-1969
Explore the Leonard M. Elstad Presidential Papers Collection (1945-1969) at Gallaudet University Archives, showcasing significant moments in Deaf education history.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers of Jerry C. Lee, 1984-1987
Explore the Presidential Papers of Jerry C. Lee (1984-1987) at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into leadership and history within the Deaf community.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
Presidential Papers Papers of Edward C. Merrill
Explore the Presidential Papers Collection of Edward C. Merrill at Gallaudet University Archives. Discover insights into his impactful contributions to deaf education.
ArchivesResource Type: Archives & Exhibits
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