| Access Conditions |
Contact museum staff regarding access. |
| Admin/Biog History |
The Georgia Academy for the Blind, located in Macon, was incorporated in 1852. A separate department was opened in 1882 for blind African American students. The school was integrated in 1965.
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| Collection |
KSB Collection |
| Creator |
Georgia Academy for the Blind |
| Credit line |
Gift of the Kentucky School for the Blind, 1997.560-586 |
| Custodial History |
Reports were sent to the Kentucky School for the Blind and were kept there until being transferred to the Callahan Museum in 1995. |
| Date |
1853-1904 |
| Dates of Accumulation |
1853-ca. 1904 |
| Dates of Creation |
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| Abstract |
Printed reports of the Georgia Academy for the Blind documenting the school's management, building, and student activities. Reports list the school's officers, staff, and students, the school's financial receipts and disbursements. 1858-1860 reports have engraved illustration of school building. Black-and-white photo illus. appear beginning with 1897/1898 report. Titles of reports vary.
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| Extent of Description |
27 folders (27 reports).
Report dimensions: varies from 8.25 x 5.5 in. to 9 x 6 in. |
| Finding Aids |
Container list available. |
| Object ID |
1997.560-586 |
| Object Name |
Report, Annual |
| People |
Guillan, Hannah
Williams, W.D. |
| Search Terms |
Georgia Academy for the Blind |
| Subjects |
Schools for the blind and visually handicapped
Education -- Georgia
Annual reports |
| System of arrangement |
Arranged chronologically. |
| Title |
Georgia Academy for the Blind annual and biennial reports
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