MSS 29

Polakoff, Dorothy P.,  1913-2009
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.

2009              Died on May 5, 2009 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Scope and Content

The Dorothy P. Polakoff Collection includes materials related to lip reading.  The collection dates from 1944 to 1950 and contains approximately 850 items.  The bulk of the collection includes books, clippings, lip reading lessons, and story exercises.  The folder of books entitled "Jane Walker's Book of Lip Reading Practice Material" was written by Jane B. Walker in 1945 and used for lip reading classes.  The remaining folders were also used in lip reading classes.  The collection is arranged alphabetically by subject.

Series Descriptions and Folder Lists

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