MSS 51

Jackson, Margaret, 1911-1986

Papers of Margaret Jackson, 1925-1982

 Gallaudet University Archives. 

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.:
MSS 51
Creator:
Title: Papers of Margaret Jackson, 1925-1982
Quantity: 1.0 Linear Feet (4 document boxes)
Abstract:
Note:
This document last updated 2005 December 16.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: The collection was donated by Margaret Jackson’s niece, Mrs. James O. Burri (Nancy Burri) in March of 1987.
Processed by: Ulf Hedberg and Michael Olson. 1990 September 13.
Processing Note: Originally processed by Kevin D. Corbitt, 1989, July 24.

Conditions on Use and Access: This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.

Related Material in the Archives:

Photographs

·         Photograph album of International Exhibition of Fine and Applied Arts by Deaf Artists [picture]. Gallaudet<br>
  University Archives, Call Number: Photograph Album AL 92

 

Small Manuscripts

·         Papers, Margaret Elizabeth Jackson, 1937-1964. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS

·         Papers of Thomas Y. Northern. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: SMSS


Vertical Files

·         Margaret E. Jackson. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical.
 

Historical Sketch

1902 Born in Wilmington, Delaware
1905 Lost hearing at age 3 1/2 from cerebro-spinal meningitis
1907-1915 Attended the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
1915-1920 Attended the New Jersey School for the Deaf  (now the Marie T. Katzenbach School)
1920 First Gallaudet College scholarship recipient from the New Jersey School for the Deaf
1925 B.A. Degree, Gallaudet College
1927-1970s Macro photographer and micro photographer at the Hispanic Society of America (New York)
1934 Secretary, Committee of Fifteen (organized International Exhibition of Fine and Applied Arts by Deaf Artists)
1939-1941 Secretary, Committee of the New York Deaf for the British War Relief Society
1943 Metropolitan Museum recognizes excellent work in shadowgraph (x‑ray photography)
1945-1949 Chairman, National Committee (raised funds to aid deaf French children)
1947-? Secretary, Gallaudet Home Movie and Entertainment Committee (New York)
1949 Citation from Société Centrale d'Éducation et d'Assitance pour les sourds-muets de France for support of relief efforts
1954 Assistant Curator of Photography, Hispanic Society
1964-1966 President, Gallaudet Home Society (New York)
1965 Curator of Photography, Hispanic Society
1972 Chairman, Committee for the Alice Jane McVan Memorial Fund
1986 Died, September 11, in Danvers, Massachusetts

                     

 

Scope and Content

           

The Margaret E. Jackson Papers, donated by her niece, Nancy Burri, consist of letters, miscellaneous articles, manuscripts, photographic materials, and a number of publications by the Hispanic Society of America for which Margaret E. Jackson photographed the illustrations.

 

The collection, which consists of approximately 300 items, dates from 1925‑1982. The bulk of the collection consists of letters to Margaret E. Jackson, her personal photographs, and the publications of the Hispanic Society of America. Many of the letters reflect her concern for aiding the deaf population. Correspondents include: Marguerite Colas, Maurice Colas, Irving Fusfeld, Jean Hanau, Thomas Hinchey, Suzanne Lavaud, Edward C. Merrill, Jr. She also corresponded with deaf artists Robert Dessales‑Quentin, Émile Dudoret, Vilém B. Hauner, Kelly Stevens, and Valentin de Zubiaurre. A number of the slides and a few of the photographs relate to her photographic work with the Hispanic Society of America. Most of the photographs are personal photographs of herself, family, or friends. Many of the publications are hardcover with several signed by their respective authors.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists

Series 1: Autobiographical and Biographical Material

Box 1, Folder 1 1925‑1973, n.d.

Manuscript autobiographical material: articles noted for autobiographical use; Gallaudet College and Gallaudet College Alumni Association publications relating to events in which Margaret E. Jackson participated. Arranged in chronological order.


Series 2: Support of the Deaf Community

Box 1, Folders 2‑5 1930‑1973

Folders 2‑3 include letters, documents and articles relating to Margaret E. Jackson's fund raising efforts for the French deaf community. Folder 4 includes letters and documents relating to Margaret E. Jackson's involvement with the Gallaudet Home Fund. Folder 5 includes letters relating to the Alice Jane McVan Memorial Display Case, Gallaudet College. Arranged in chronological order.

 

Series 3: Deaf Artists

Box 1, Folders 6‑8 1924‑1953, n.d.

Folder 6 contains letters from several deaf artists and is arranged alphabetically by the artist's name then chronologically. Folders 7‑8 include biographical material on deaf artists Anna Hyatt Huntington and Valentin de Zubiaurre, respectively.


Series 4: General Correspondence and General Articles

Box 1, Folders 9‑10 1931‑1982, n.d.

Folder 9 contains any letters not included elsewhere. Folder 10 contains various articles on the subjects of deafness and on Gallaudet College. Both folders are arranged chronologically.
 

 

Box Folder Title of Folder Date
1 1 Autobiographical and biographical material 1925‑1973
1 2 Letters from Colas, Marguerite letters and documents relating to post‑war relief efforts in France 1930‑1949
1 3 Letters and article from Lavaud, Suzanne 1948‑1949
1 4 Letters and documents relating to the Gallaudet Home Fund (New York) 1938‑1973
1 5 Letters relating to the Alice Jane McVan Memorial Display Case 1971‑1972
1 6 Letters from deaf artists 1930‑1953
1 7 Biographical‑‑Huntington, Anna Hyatt n.d.
1 8 Biographical‑‑de Zubiaurre, Valentin 1924‑1953
1 9 Letters not included elsewhere 1931‑1982
1 10 Clipped articles: deafness: Gallaudet College 1948‑1979
1 11 Photocopies of personal photographs; inventory of photographic materials 1925‑1981
2 1 Hispanic Society of America publications; publication inventory 1938‑1967
3 1 Oversized Hispanic Society of America publications; biographical publication‑‑Frothingham, Alice Wilson; a book of poetry by Archer Milton Huntington; biographical publications‑­ Huntington, Archer Milton; publication inventory 1953‑c.1977
4 1 Articles 1942‑1976
4 2 By‑Laws 1953
4 3 Certificates of birth & death 1930‑1986
4 4 Correspondence 1911‑1976
4 5 Festschrifts 1964
4 6 GCAA Reunion Packets 1982
4 7 Magazines 1929‑1981
4 8 Membership cards 1947‑1978
4 9 Pamphlets 1979
4 10 Phi Kappa Zeta 1982
4 11 Proceedings 1946
4 12 Programs 1965‑1978