Correspondence and subject files concerning schools for Indians, the deaf, the blind, and other special populations, 1906-1925 (bulk 1915-1925).

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Correspondence and subject files concerning schools for Indians, the deaf, the blind, and other special populations, 1906-1925 (bulk 1915-1925).

The files in this series contain correspondence, memoranda, reports, copies of legislation, newspaper clippings, and samples of students' work relating to several types of special schools supervised by the state.

3.5 cu. ft.Copies: 16 microfilm reels; 35mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8303035

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