| Admin/Biog History |
From 1832-1876, Howe served as the first director of the Perkins School for the Blind in Boston, MA (the school moved to Watertown, MA in 1912). |
| Creator |
Howe, Samuel Gridley, 1801-1876 |
| Credit line |
Museum Purchase, 2000.115 |
| Date |
January 12, 1837 |
| Dates of Creation |
January 12, 1837 |
| Abstract |
Two page letter embossed in Boston Line letter and written by Howe at the Perkins School for the Blind. Howe notes in his appeal for funding that private charity funds are "nearly exhausted" to help pay for embossed books for blind readers. He notes also that "three large institutions" for the blind exist in the United States, but that they cannot bear the expense of meeting the need for books. He asks that Ash, a United State Congressman from Pennsylvania, and "the enlightened & benevolent body, representing this great & prosperous nation" help to secure necessary funding. The letter provides Ash with a sample of embossed printing. |
| Extent of Description |
1 letter ; 10 x 12 1/2 in. |
| Object ID |
2000.115a-b |
| Object Name |
Letter |
| People |
Howe, Samuel Gridley |
| Search Terms |
Perkins School for the Blind (MA) |
| Subjects |
Books for children
Fund raising
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped. |
| Title |
Letter from Samuel Gridley Howe to Michael Ash, Esq., MC [Boston line letter] |
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