%xmlchars; ]> ms2134 Guide to the Washington Society for the Blind records, 1938-1980 Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University 2006

2130 H. St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20052 Phone: 202-994-7549 Email: speccoll@gwu.edu

Machine-readable finding aid derived from Re:discovery database program and converted into xml; Code template by Archives and Information Associates (http://archivesandinformation.com), Alexandria, Virginia . 2005 Finding aid written in English Guide to the Washington Society for the Blind records, 1938-1980 MS2134 Special Collections Research Center, The Gelman Library, The George Washington University

Washington, D.C.

Processed by: Special Collections Staff, 2006 Encoded by: Jennifer King, 2006

Descriptive Summary Washington Society for the Blind Washington Society for the Blind records, 1938-1980 MS2134 2.5 Linear feet Collection contains minutes, reports, and financial statements of the Washington Society for the Blind dating from 1938-1980. The minutes are from the general, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings. The George Washington University, The Gelman Library, Special Collections Research Center

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English Information for Users Preferred citation

Washington Society for the Blind records, Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University.

Restrictions on Access

Some records may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

This collection was donated in 1980 by the Washington Society for the Blind.

Restrictions on Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Historical or Biographical Note

The Washington Society for the Blind was in existence from 1938-80 and offered employment to the blind and raised money for rehabilitation through vending machines and other fund-raising activities. Disbanded in 1980, the Society established an endowment fund bearing its name at The George Washington University for the Ophthalmology Department for use in research.

Collection Scope and Content

This collection contains minutes, reports, and financial statements. The material date from 1938-80. The minutes are from the general, Board of Directors, and Executive Committee meetings.

Collection Organization

Organized into one series.

Subject Terms Individuals Corporate Entities Washington Society for the Blind George Washington University Topics Blindness-Prevention Blindness-Employment Blindness-Rehabilitation Washington Society for the Blind records Geographic Locations Washington (D.C.) Detailed Description of the Records MS2134 Series 1 Records, 1938-1980 2.5 Linear feet

This series contains minutes, reports, and financial statements. The material dates from 1938-80.

1 Records, undated

1 1 Records, 10/10/1938-12/02/1952

2 Records, undated

2 1 Records, 01/29/1957-08/1963

3 Records, undated

3 1 Records, 10/01/1963-06/30/1967

4 Records, undated

4 1 Records, 07/1967-12/24/1969

5 Records, undated

5 1 Records, 01/27/1970-06/18/1980