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National Federation of the Blind

 Organization

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Oral History Interview: Mary Ellen Jernigan

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2016.1
Abstract

Oral History interview with Mary Ellen Jernigan, conducted by Julie McGinnity on June 21st, 2016, in the Recording Studio at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.

Dates: Created: 2016; Other: Majority of material found in 2016; Other: Date acquired: 08/04/2016

Oral History Interview: Maxine Schrader

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2017.2
Abstract

Oral History interview with Maxine Schrader, conducted by Steve Jacobson on May 1st, 2017, recorded in Minnesota.

Dates: Created: 2017; Other: Majority of material found in 2017; Other: Date acquired: 06/01/2017

Oral History Interview: Patti Gregory Chang

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2012.4
Abstract

Oral history interview with Patti Gregory Chang collected by Edward Morman on April 25, 2012, in the Recording Studio at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.

Dates: Created: 2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2012; Other: Date acquired: 04/25/2012

Oral History Interview: Ron Brown

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2012.11
Abstract

Oral history interview with Ron Brown collected by Anna Kresmer on November 27, 2012, in the Recording Studio at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.

Dates: Created: 2012; Other: Majority of material found in 2012; Other: Date acquired: 11/27/2017

Oral History Interview: Scott LaBarre

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2014.2
Abstract

Oral history interview with Scott LaBarre collected by Anna Kresmer on January 30, 2014, in the Recording Studio at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.

Dates: Created: 2014; Other: Majority of material found in 2014; Other: Date acquired: 01/30/2014

Oral History Interview: Steve Jacobson

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2014.1
Abstract

Oral history interview with Steve Jacobson collected by Catherine Jacoson on July 3, 2014, at the 2014 NFB National Convention, Rosen Centre Hotel at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida.

Dates: Created: 2014; Other: Majority of material found in 2014; Other: Date acquired: 07/11/2014

Oral History Interview: Tom Bickford

 Collection
Identifier: 05-C2011.6
Abstract

Oral history interview with Tom Bickford collected by Ed Morman on August 31, 2011, in the Recording Studio at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute.

Dates: Created: 2011; Other: Majority of material found in 2011; Other: Date acquired: 08/31/2011

Royal Gorge Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind records

 Collection
Identifier: 03-2010.019
Abstract

This collection contains the records of the Royal Gorge Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. The chapter functioned between 1975 and 2009, and the collection includes bylaws, meeting minutes, correspondence, a scrapbook, and two books.

Dates: Created: 1975-2009; Other: Date acquired: 02/00/2009

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

The Jacobus tenBroek Personal Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 02-02-C2005.1
Abstract Correspondence, manuscripts, publications, teaching materials, research materials, and case files pertaining to the writings, advocacy work, and academic career of Dr. Jacobus tenBroek, founder and president of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), president of the International Federation of the Blind (IFB) and the American Brotherhood for the Blind, member and chairman of the California State Social Welfare Board, legal scholar, university professor, and civil and constitutional...
Dates: Created: 1924-1997, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1938-1978; Other: Date acquired: 04/00/1998

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Type
Collection 22
Unprocessed Material 2
 
Subject
Blindness 10
Board of Directors 6
Social Advocacy 6
Blind – Education 5
Blind – Rehabilitation 5
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People with disabilities – Civil rights – United States 5
Blind – Employment 4
Parents with disabilities 4
Children of parents with disabilities 3
Protest movements (Civil rights) 3
Blind Travel 2
Blind teachers 2
Blind – Transportation 2
Blindness – Public opinions 2
Blindness – Social conditions 2
Legal representation of people with disabilities 2
Mainstreaming in education. 2
Older people with visual disabilities 2
Parents of Blind Children 2
People with disabilities – Legal status, laws, etc. – United States 2
Practice of Law 2
Right to organize 2
Sheltered Workshops 2
Social reformers 2
Associations, institutions, etc.--Law and Legislation--United States--Congresses. 1
Bioethics--Philosophy 1
Bioethics--Study and teaching 1
Blind--Colorado--Societies, etc. 1
Blindness--Colorado. 1
Braille – Standards 1
Braille – Study and teaching 1
Direct-mail fund raising 1
Discrimination against people with disabilities 1
Discrimination in employment 1
Free Speech Movement (Berkeley, Calif.) 1
Guide dogs 1
Intercountry adoption--United States 1
Legislation – Iowa 1
Loyalty oaths. 1
Minimum wage – Law and legislation – United States 1
Orientation and mobility instructors 1
Public welfare - California. 1
Public welfare - Iowa 1
Self-help devices for people with disabilities 1
Social advocacy--Colorado. 1
Social security income program – Laws and legislation – United States 1
Social service - California. 1
Special needs adoption--United States 1
Students with disabilities – Education (Secondary) – United States. 1
Students with disabilities – Education – Africa. 1
Students with disabilities – Education – Pakistan. 1
Students with disabilities – Education – United States 1
Supplemental security income program. 1
U.S. Constitution - Fourteenth Amendment 1
Vending stands – Law and legislation – United States 1
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