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The Dorothy Elve Tombaugh Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 02-01-C2010.2
Abstract

Correspondence and NSF grant materials created by Dorothy Elve Tombaugh, a high school biology teacher and author who worked to develop and disseminate laboratory techniques for blind students. The collection also contains Tombaugh's presentation slides and Braillling tools used to create materials for her blind students.

Dates: Created: 1961-1999; Other: Majority of material found in 1970-1984; Other: Date acquired: 02/09/2011

The Isabelle Grant Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 02-C2010.10
Abstract

Correspondence, manuscripts, diplomas, and awards belonging to Dr. Isabelle Grant, the first blind public school teacher in the State of California. The collection also contains evidence of her advocacy work overseas with the blind and her support of mainstreaming blind students with their sighted peers, as well as materials related to her 1972 Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

Dates: Created: 1913-1975; Other: Majority of material found in 1949-1975; Other: Date acquired: 12/20/2010