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MSS 130
Abbott, Nancy
Papers of Nancy Abbott, 1980.
Gallaudet
University
Archives.
Descriptive Summary
Repository:
Gallaudet
University Archives
Call No.:
MSS 130
Creator:
Abbott, Nancy
Title:
Papers of Nancy Abbott, 1980.
Quantity:
0.5 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Abstract:
The focus of this
collection is on the Washington Metropolitan Deaf Alliance,
established in 1978. Abbott served as its president.
Note: This
document last updated 2005 November 17.
Acquisition Information:
The Nancy Abbott-WMDA
Collection was given to the Gallaudet University Archives by Nancy
Abbott. The gift was made in 1986.
Processed by:
Sara Robinson,
2004 October 18.
Processing Note:
This collection has very little
information and serves best as a supplement to MSS 129, the
Washington Metropolitan Deaf Alliance collection which contains more
complete information.
Conditions on Use and Access:
This collection is open to the public without restrictions.
Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.
Vertical Files
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Nancy Abbott.
Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical
MSS
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Papers, Washington Metropolitan Deaf Alliance, 1984.
Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: MSS 129
SMSS
·
Papers, Nancy Abbott, 1979-1980.
Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS
Photographs
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Nancy Abbott [picture]
Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits
Historical Sketch
The Washington
Metropolitan Deaf Alliance (WMDA) was founded in 1978 as an alliance
to promote and maintain the welfare of deaf citizens in the
Washington Metropolitan area. They functioned as a lobbying
organization, keeping in touch with local, state, and national
elected representatives. They promoted several bills for
telecommunications access, closed-captioning, legislative access,
and housing services. The
Alliance’s
aim was to become the liaison between the various Deaf associations
and organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of
Columbia to better represent the Deaf citizens of the Washington
Metropolitan area. Voting membership was limited to member
organizations and individuals were limited to associate membership.
The WMDA was dissolved in 1986 due to lack of interest and support
originating in 1980. With increased accessibility for the deaf in
telecommunications, the legislative process, and in
closed-captioning, there was little need for WMDA and its services.
The remaining funds, $1,200, in their treasury were split amongst
various deaf organizations.
Scope and Content
The collection
contains organization proposals, an officer’s manual, a leather
bound binder with an official seal dossier, and certificates of
membership. The collection dates from ca. 1980. The collection
belonged to Nancy Abbott who served as President of WMDA. The
collection contains 2 folders and a leather bound binder in one box.
This collection has very little information and serves best as a
supplement to MSS 129, the Washington Metropolitan Deaf Alliance
collection which contains more complete information.
Series Descriptions and Folder Lists
No Series.
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Box |
Folder |
Title |
Date |
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1 |
1 |
Officers Manual |
1980 |
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1 |
2 |
Organization Proposals |
n.d. |
Objects Include: Leather Bound binder
In Binder:
Official Stamper
Membership Certificates
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