Iowa Commission for the Blind
Organization
Found in 3 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
The Kenneth Jernigan Collection
Collection
Identifier: 02-C2012.1
Abstract
Correspondence in print and Braille, news clippings, printed matter, photographs, scrapbooks, and magnetic tape audio recordings related to the personal and professional life of Kenneth Jernigan, president of the National Federation of the Blind, director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind (ICB), executive director of the American Brotherhood for the Blind, teacher, administrator, and advocate for the blind. The collection also documents his interactions as director of the ICB with the...
Dates:
Created: 1935-1998; Other: Majority of material found in 1954-1986
The National Federation of the Blind Institutional Records
Collection
Identifier: 01-C2011.1
Abstract
Correspondence, publications, drafts, administrative files, case files, news clippings, legislative files, core documents, reference materials, speeches, fundraising materials, convention files, audio/video recordings, Braille documents, and miscellany documenting the interests, advocacy, and daily business of the national headquarters of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the oldest and largest national membership organization of blind people in the United States. Collection also...
Dates:
Created: 1940-2011, undated; Other: Majority of material found in 1955-2002
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- Blind – Education 2
- Blind – Employment 2
- Blind – Rehabilitation 2
- Blindness – Public opinions 2
- Blindness – Social conditions 2
- People with disabilities – Civil rights – United States 2
- Social Advocacy 2
- Social reformers 2
- Blind – Transportation 1
- Braille – Standards 1
- Braille – Study and teaching 1
- Direct-mail fund raising 1
- Discrimination against people with disabilities 1
- Legislation – Iowa 1
- Minimum wage – Law and legislation – United States 1
- Older people with visual disabilities 1
- Parents of Blind Children 1
- People with disabilities – Legal status, laws, etc. – United States 1
- Public welfare - Iowa 1
- Right to organize 1
- Self-help devices for people with disabilities 1
- Sheltered Workshops 1
- Social security income program – Laws and legislation – United States 1
- Students with disabilities – Education – United States 1
- Vending stands – Law and legislation – United States 1 ∧ less
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