MSS 172
Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, est. 1850
Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1874-1916


Gallaudet University Archives

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.: MSS 172
Creator:
Title: Collection of Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1874-1916
Quantity: 0.5 linear feet (1 document box)

Abstract: This collection consists of addresses, constitution and amendments of the Convention, correspondence, minutes, and reports.
Note:

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information:
Processed By: Jeffrey Peterson, 2008 December 8.
Processing Note:
Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.


Related Material in the Archives

Vertical Files
  • Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Subject
  • Convention bulletin. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Periodicals
 

Manuscripts
  • Papers, Henry L. Buzzard, 1880-1987. Gallaudet University, Call Number: MSS 59
  • Papers, Edward Miner Gallaudet, 1851-1984. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: MSS 117
  • Collection, Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, 1947-1989. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: MSS 156
  • Collection, Conference of Executives of American Schools for the Deaf, 1941-1986. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: MSS 157
 

SMSS
  • Papers, Bette La Verne Nuss Fauth, 1949. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

Scrapbook Albums
  • Seventy-fifth Anniversary of Gallaudet College. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Scrapbook Album 8

Historical Sketch

The Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf (CAID) 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 teachers, administrators, educational interpreters, residential personnel, and other concerned professionals involved in the education of the deaf. Its purpose is to promote professional development and communication among professionals who work with the deaf.

Every two years conferences are held featuring short courses, workshops, exhibits,
and presentations for the exchange of information among educators.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of 1 document box-approximately 0.5 linear feet and 850 pages-containing material dating from 1874 to 1916. Documents within the collection include the CAID constitution and amendments, correspondence, lists of members of the Convention of the American Institute of the Deaf and Dumb held at Belleville, Ontario, on July 15-20, 1874, minutes from meetings of the executive committee from 1895 to 1920, and reports.

The majority and strongest portion of the collection is correspondence. A book containing the minutes of the Convention from 1895 to 1920 is also a strong component.

Series Description and Folder Lists
No Series

Box Folder Title of Folder Date
01 01 Act of Incorporation 1897
01 02 Addresses - Overture from the Convention to the Association by Edward Miner Gallaudet 1894
01 03 Constitution of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf n.d.
01 04 Correspondence - General 1898-1914
01 05 Correspondence - Members of the Executive Committee 1897
01 06 Lists - Members of Convention of American Institute of the Deaf and Dumb 1874
01 07 Minutes of the Standing Executive Committee of the American Instructors of the Deaf 1895-1920
01 08 Minutes - Meeting of the Executive Committee 1913-1914
01 09 Proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf n.d.
01 10 Reports - Treasurer's Reports 1898-1905
01 11 Reports - Official Report of the Model Schools for the Deaf and for the Blind 1905
01 12 Reports - Report on Group 7 1902
01 13 Reports - Reports of the Executive Committee 1898-1911
01 14 Savings Bond and Banking 1916