MSS 29

Polakoff, Dorothy P.,  1913-1980
Papers of Dorothy Polakoff, 1944-1950

Gallaudet University Archives.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.: MSS 29
Creator:
Title: Papers of Dorothy Polakoff, 1944-1950.
Quantity: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 document box)
Abstract:
Note: This document last updated 2006 January 6.

Administrative Information

Acquisition Information: The Polakoff papers were given to the Gallaudet University Archives in June of 1980.
Processed by: Ulf Hedberg. 1989 December 7.
Processing Note:
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

·         Dorothy Polakoff [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Portraits

Vertical Files

·         Dorothy Polakoff.  Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: Deaf Biographical.

Biographical Sketch

1913                 Born on January 28th, in New York City, New York

1935                 Received B.A. degree from Hunter College, New York City

1937                 Received M.A. degree from Columbia University, New York City

1937-1949            Taught deaf children and counseled parents of deaf children in Cleveland, New York City, Washington, D.C., and London, England

1951                 Received M.S.W. from Catholic University, Washington, D.C.

1955-1956            Supervised of United States surplus commodity distribution for American Joint    Distribution Committee in Belgrade, Yugoslavia

1960-1961            Assistant Director for Jewish Social Service Agency, Washington, D.C.

1962-1969            Consultant to Peace Corps Volunteers on Community Development in Guatemala

1970-1980            Joined Gallaudet's faculty of the Sociology Department and was Associate  Professor.  In 1980 she was honored as Social Worker of the Year by the Metropolitan Washington Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, and she retired in June 1980.

Scope and Content

This collection is composed primarily of correspondence and speeches of David Peikoff.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists

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