Papers, 1861-1995.

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Papers, 1861-1995.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122498117

This collection consists of a cover letter (1 leaf), a letter from T. H. Watts to his niece (Miriam Holt Michaels) (14 leaves), photographs of Dr. John Walter Michaels (1 leaf), a biographical sketch of John W. Michaels (2 leaves), and by-laws for "The Deaf Christian Band" (2 leaves). The letter contains a description of sectional differences that flared up in Indiana in the Civil War period. John W. Michaels was a leader in the education of the deaf in Arkansas. Also included is correspondence to various Virginia officials concerning the designation of the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind as a historical landmark, a copy of THE BAPTIST MESSEHGER newsletter, which includes biographical information on Dr. John W. Michaels, photographs of muskets anhd swords, and an alumni newsletter from the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind.

37 leaves.11 Photographs.

Library of Virginia

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SNAC Resource ID: 6736177

Library of Virginia

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Johnson family.

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Johnson, S. Douglas,

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Michaels, John Walter, Dr., 1852-1942.

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Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (Staunton, Va.)

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An act of the General Assembly, approved March 31, 1838, provided for the establishment of the Virginia asylum for the education of the deaf and dumb and of the blind, to be financed by the Literary Fund. The president and directors of the Literary Fund appointed seven visitors to form a governing board. From the description of Reports of expenses, October 1902-September 1905. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122497980 ...