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MSS 19
Bates, Robert
L., 1930-1996
Papers of Robert L. Bates, 1966-1979
Gallaudet
University Archives
Descriptive
Summary
Repository:
Gallaudet University Archives
Call No.:
MSS
19
Creator:
Title:
Papers of
Robert L. Bates, 1966-1979
Quantity:
1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Abstract:
This collection consists of documents in Robert L. Bates’ possession
during his tenure with the Council of Organizations Serving the
Deaf.
Note:
Administrative
Information
Acquisition
Information:
The Papers of
Robert L. Bates was donated to the Gallaudet University Archives on
April 2nd, 1986.
Processed By:
Jeffrey Peterson, 2008 March 25
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
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Robert L.
Bates [picture]. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number:
Portraits
Vertical Files
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Robert L.
Bates. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number:
Deaf Biographical
Manuscripts
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Papers,
1967-1987. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number:
MSS 38
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Papers,
1943-1996. Gallaudet University Archives, Call Number: MSS
126
Biographical
Sketch
Robert L. Bates
was born on July 29, 1930 and became deaf at age seven stricken with
scarlet fever. He enrolled at Indiana State School for the Deaf and
graduated with academic honors. In 1955, he graduated from
Gallaudet College with a B.A. degree in mathematics. Bates also did
graduate work at American University and Evansville College.
He began his
career in March 1955 as a mathematician with the Department of Navy
in the Bureau of Aeronautics. Eventually, Bates became Chief of
Scientific Programming Section. He was recognized as the project
leader for several ADP systems. Bates was active in several
organizations such as the Lions’ Club, Council of Organizations
Serving the Deaf, National Association for the Deaf, Virginia
Association for the Deaf, and the American Institute of
Parliamentarians. He was one of the recipients of the Outstanding
Handicapped Federal Employees of the Year Award given by the U.S.
Civil Service Commission in 1973. He married Joan Macaluso and they
had four sons together. He passed away on March 4, 1996 at 65 in
Rixeyville, Virginia.
Scope and
Content
The Robert L.
Bates Papers consists of 3 boxes of manuscripts acquired during his
work with the Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf (COSD). The
bulk of this collection comprises of general correspondence and
memorandums from within the organization as well as with its
affiliates. Also included in the collection are COSD tax
statements, minutes from meetings, reports from key chairs, and some
COSD newsletters.
Series
Descriptions and Folder Lists
No Series.
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Box |
Folder |
Title of Folder |
Date |
|
1 |
01 |
Advertisements - Pamphlets Deaf or Disability Related |
1971-1972 |
|
1 |
02 |
Application for Continuation Research Grant |
1972 |
|
1 |
03 |
By-Laws |
1967 |
|
1 |
04 |
Certificates of Incorporation |
1966-1971 |
|
1 |
05 |
Certification of Corporate By-Laws |
1967 |
|
1 |
06 |
Certification of Resolutions |
1967 |
|
1 |
07 |
Correspondence - Anne Sullivan Memorial Fund |
1974 |
|
1 |
08 |
Correspondence - Carney, Edward C. |
1971-1973 |
|
1 |
09 |
Correspondence - Denton, David |
1973-1979 |
|
1 |
10 |
Correspondence - Lauritsen, Robert R. |
1973-1974 |
|
1 |
11 |
Correspondence - Propp, George |
1973-1978 |
|
1 |
12 |
Correspondence - Rhodes, Mary Jane |
1971-1975 |
|
1 |
13 |
Correspondence - Van Nevel, Al |
1969-1975 |
|
1 |
14 |
Correspondence - Taxes |
1967-1976 |
|
1 |
15 |
Correspondence - Taxes |
1967-1973 |
|
1 |
16 |
Correspondence - Taxes |
1972-1974 |
|
1 |
17 |
Correspondence - Taxes |
1972-1975 |
|
1 |
18 |
Correspondence - Taxes |
1975 |
|
1 |
19 |
Council Membership Directory, 1969 |
1969 |
|
1 |
20 |
Financial Statements - General Fund |
1971-1975 |
|
1 |
21 |
Financial Statements - Anne Sullivan Memorial Fund |
1974-1975 |
|
2 |
01 |
General Correspondence |
1967-1971 |
|
2 |
02 |
General Correspondence |
1969-1973 |
|
2 |
03 |
General Correspondence |
1969 |
|
2 |
04 |
General Correspondence |
1971-1972 |
|
2 |
05 |
General Correspondence |
1973-1974 |
|
2 |
06 |
General Correspondence |
1973-1976 |
|
2 |
07 |
General Correspondence |
1973 |
|
2 |
08 |
General Correspondence |
1973-1977 |
|
2 |
09 |
General Correspondence |
1975 |
|
2 |
10 |
General Correspondence |
1975-1979 |
|
2 |
11 |
Legal Documents - Application for Federal Assistance |
1975 |
|
2 |
12 |
Legal Documents - Articles of Incorporation, VA |
1971 |
|
2 |
13 |
Legal Statements - Justification for Organization |
1971-1972 |
|
2 |
14 |
Legal Statements - Testimonies |
1972 |
|
2 |
15 |
Letters - Letters to Senators |
1972 |
|
2 |
16 |
Manuscripts - "Dream with the Deaf" National Grange Project |
1971-1972 |
|
2 |
17 |
Manuscripts - Miscellaneous |
n.d. |
|
2 |
18 |
Memorandums |
1969-1973 |
|
2 |
19 |
Memorandums |
1971 |
|
2 |
20 |
Memorandums |
1972-1973 |
|
2 |
21 |
Memorandums |
1972-1976 |
|
2 |
22 |
Memorandums |
1973-1977 |
|
2 |
23 |
Memorandums |
1973-1974 |
|
2 |
24 |
Memorandums |
1974-1976 |
|
2 |
25 |
Memorandums |
1975-1977 |
|
3 |
01 |
Minutes |
1967 |
|
3 |
02 |
Minutes |
1969-1973 |
|
3 |
03 |
Minutes |
1970-1971 |
|
3 |
04 |
Minutes |
1971-1972 |
|
3 |
05 |
Minutes |
1971-1975 |
|
3 |
06 |
Minutes |
1972-1975 |
|
3 |
07 |
Minutes |
1973 |
|
3 |
08 |
News clipping - NAD President's Message |
1974 |
|
3 |
09 |
Newsletters - Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf |
1969 |
|
3 |
10 |
Newsletters - "Councilings" |
1971-1972 |
|
3 |
11 |
Newsletters - "Insight," "Councilings," "The Deaf American" |
1973 |
|
3 |
12 |
Newsletters - Prospector Star-News, NRA |
1972-1974 |
|
3 |
13 |
Organization Standards and By-Laws |
1967-1972 |
|
3 |
14 |
Reports - Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf |
1970-1973 |
|
3 |
15 |
Reports - Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf |
1972-1975 |
|
3 |
16 |
Reports - Council of Organizations Serving the Deaf |
1973-1975 |
|
3 |
17 |
Statistics - Members and Officers Lists |
1970-1972 |
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