St. Ann's Church for the Deaf

SCOPE AND CONTENT

The St. Ann's Church for the Deaf Papers consists largely of printed religious matter, the records of church organizations, correspondence to and from various vicars, and a number of clippings from various sources related to the deaf.

The collection, which consists of approximately 1500 items, dates from 1853-1984. The bulk of the collection consists of material related to St. Ann's. This includes materials printed by St. Ann's, articles about St. Ann's, and correspondence from several vicars. Vicars whose correspondence is included in the papers are: Thomas Gallaudet, John Chamberlain, John H. Kent, and Guilbert C. Braddock. Generally, the letters written and received by the vicars reflect the mission work of St. Ann's. Most prevalent is correspondence concerning Gallaudet Home. parish organizations left a considerable printed and manuscript records. These include report books, expenditure and statements, printed material such as by-laws and invitations, and letters received by the organizations.