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Iowa Commission for the Blind, 1940-1986

 Series
Identifier: Series 5

Scope and Contents

This series contains print correspondence, reports, publicity, board meeting minutes, photos, and miscellaneous subject files related to Jernigan’s time as director of the Iowa Commission for the Blind (1958-1978). Some materials cover the time periods before and after his directorship. Also includes materials related to the Iowa Advisory Committee for the Blind and the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School. The majority of correspondence is arranged by date in reverse chronological order, with some correspondence filed separately and arranged alphabetically by correspondent’s last name.

Dates

  • Created: 1940-1986

Conditions Governing Access

Access to these papers is governed by the rules and regulations of the Jacobus tenBroek Library. Consult the Archives staff for further information.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.58 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 4 archival cartons, 2 Hollinger boxes, 5 custom boxes, and 1 oversized folder other_unmapped

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Jacobus tenBroek Library, National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute Repository

Contact:
200 East Wells Street
at Jernigan Place
Baltimore MD 21230 US
(410) 659-9314