Charitable and correctional institutions
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1873-1877 : Osborn)
Date: 1873 - 1876
A letter on March 22, 1876, from Mary H. Wilson, asks if there is an orphan home in the State of Kansas, as she wants to care for a little girl of ten or twelve years of age. A letter on January 19, from Mrs. Thomas Plowman, asks if there will be a change in Superintendent for the Blind Institute as she is not satisfied with the current Superintendent. A letter on March 20, 1875, from Albert Cavens, writes to Kansas Governor Osborn concerning his mute son and his treatment by management at the Mute School in Olathe. Additional letters address similar topics related to charitable and correctional institutions in the State of Kansas.

Charitable and Correctional Institutions : [General]
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883: Glick)
Date: 1883-1885
These letters are from individuals associated with charitable and correctional institutions to Kansas Governor G. W. Glick. Relatives of hearing impaired individuals as well as people deemed "insane" wrote to Glick with questions about admission and of concern. Other subjects of the letters include prison labor, requests of investigations at the insane asylum, and reform school.

Charitable Institutions
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883: Glick)
Date: 1883-1885
These letters are from various individuals regarding multiple charitable institutions in Kansas to Kansas Governor G. W. Glick. S. B. S. Wilson wrote to apply for the position of Superintendent of the "Deaf and Dumb" Asylum. Many letters endorsed Dr. V. W. Sunderlin for Superintendent of the Osawatomie Insane Asylum. Others also endorsed J. J. Thompson and J. W. Gossett for the same position. The final letters are from J. D. Sherrick applying for the position of Superintendent for the Topeka Insane Asylum.

Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1873-1877 : Osborn)
Date: 1875
A letter on November 13, 1875, from Secretary of the Board of Trustees, John Francis, states he was notified that W. B. Craig has resigned as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb, and asks Governor Osborn to insert the name of the new member.

Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Olathe
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1885-1889 : Martin)
Date: 1885-1889
These letters, spanning 1885 to 1888, are from various individuals regarding the Deaf and Dumb Asylum in Olathe, Kansas to Kansas Governor John Martin. Many letters discuss the appointment of the steward/physician for the school. Another letter discusses the appointment of Miss Daggy to fill a teacher or supervisor vacancy. The Deaf and Dumb Asylum was founded in 1861 and changed to the Kansas Institution for the Education of the Blind in 1877. It still exists today as the Kansas State School for the Blind.

Deaf and Dumb, Institution for the
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1889-1893 : Humphrey)
Date: 1889-1891
A letter from Herbert L Grigsby tells Kansas Governor Humphrey he believes S. T. Walker, Superintendent, is a good man to lead the school, he also says that the school should be promoted in every district in Kansas. A letter from S. Henry asks the Governor for an appointment at the Institution.

Deaf and Dumb, Institution for the Education of
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1885-1889 : Martin)
Date: 1885-1889
These two letters, dated November 6th, 1885 and May 5th, 1886, are from the superintendent, S. T. Walker, of the Kansas Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb regarding the institution to Kansas Governor John Martin. One letter discusses Miss Daggy's application to fill a teacher or supervisor vacancy acknowledging that her application will be put on file. The other letter is an invitation to the graduation ceremony. The Deaf and Dumb Asylum was founded in 1861 and changed to the Kansas Institution for the Education of the Blind in 1877. It still exists today as the Kansas State School for the Blind.

Deaf and Dumb, Institution for the Education of
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1889-1893 : Humphrey)
Date: 1890-1891
A letter from Superintendent S. T. Walker informs Kansas Governor Humphrey the school needs more rooms, a chapel, assembly rooms, and an industrial building, as the number of students, have increased at the school. A letter from Walker concerning salaries paid to Superintendents of similar Institutions. A separate letter from Walker discusses the passage of Senate Bill 155 he informs Governor Humphrey other states such as Illinois and Iowa are governing under similar laws for their schools for the Deaf.

Deaf and Dumb, Kansas Academy for the
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1865-1868 : Crawford)
Date: 1865 - 1867
These letters, spanning 1865 to 1867, are from the warden, professors, and board members of the Kansas Academy for the Deaf and Dumb to Kansas Governor Samuel Crawford regarding the academy's affairs. They wrote either complaints about a professor, Joseph Mount, or to discuss board meetings. The academy opened in 1861 and was located in Baldwin City, Douglas County, Kansas.

Deaf and Dumb, Kansas Institution for the
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1877-1879: Anthony)
Date: 1878
A letter on March 1, 1878, from Theo C. Bowles, informs Kansas Governor Anthony he is suffering from a surgical operation and also discusses possible changes of the board. A letter on March 14, 1878, from Theo Bowles, asks for the Governor's advice on new appointments. Additional documents in this file are correspondence from T. C. Bowles to Kanas Governor Anthony regarding various topics related to the Kansas Institution for the Deaf and Dumb in Olathe, Kansas.

Deaf and Dumb School
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883 : St. John)
Date: 1880-1881
The two letters notify Kansas Governor St. John of the closing exercises for the School for the Deaf and Dumb in Olathe Kansas. These letters also serve as invitations for the governor and to bring any friends. The last letter asks the governor to give a short address during the ceremony should he decide to attend.

Deaf & Dumb, Kansas Institute
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883: Glick)
Date: 1883-1885
These letters are from the superintendent office and steward office of the Kansas Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb to Kansas Governor G. W. Glick. G. L. Wycroff, superintendent, wrote about the case of Mr. Puckett's daughter and the overall status of the institution. The rules for admission are also included. The other issue discussed in the letters is the water ordinance of Olathe, Kansas and contract, which concerns the rules for supplying water to the institution.

Deaf & Dumb School, Superintendent
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1879-1883 : St. John)
Date: 1879-1880
A letter from the wife of J. B. Craig requests Kansas Governor St. John appoint her husband as the new Superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, she provides references as well. Additional letters are from applicants requesting to be appointed as the new Superintendent of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum.

Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence, School for the Deaf
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1929-1931 : Reed)
Date: 1929-1930
This file includes subject correspondence relating to the School for the Deaf. Established in 1866 under tha name Asylum for the Deaf and Dumb in Olathe, Kansas, the school has since adopted the name Kansas School for the Deaf. This file is part of a bigger collection of Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence.

Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence, School for the Deaf applications
Creator: Kansas. Governor (1929-1931 : Reed)
Date: 1929-1931
This file includes subject correspondence relating to applications of employment with the School for the Deaf. This file is part of a bigger collection of Governor Clyde M. Reed correspondence.

The Kansas Star, volume 44, number 2
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: November 1930
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes athletic department news, news from the local area, student news, and student compositions. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 44, number 2
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: October 19, 1927
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes facts about the deaf, pupil's compositions, local news, and student news. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 44, number 2
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: November 1920
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes pupil's compositions, local news, alumni news, girls and boys news, and general information about the school. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 44, number 2
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: May 1943
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes sports news and a calendar of closing events. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 45, number 11
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: March 07, 1922
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes student news, local and personal news, alumni news, a children's page, and a sign language chart. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 46, number 6
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: December 29, 1922
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes the Kansas Association of Parents of Deaf Children Constitution, By-Laws, and Resolutions, as well as local and personal news, alumni and athletic news, student news, and the Kansas School for the Deaf Board of Educational Administration, officers and teachers of the school. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 49, number 4
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: January 1931
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes athletic and student news. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 50, number 1
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: November 1935
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes news from the annual P.T.A. meeting, as well as news from the faculty, alumni, and local area. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 50, number 11
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: March 18, 1926
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes news from the athletic department, alumni, and several of the school's classes. Also featured are student compositions, and a listing of the officers, faculty, and teachers of the school. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.

The Kansas Star, volume 50, number 13
Creator: Kansas. School for the Deaf
Date: April 06, 1927
This is an issue of The Kansas Star, a publication written and printed by the students of the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, Kansas. This issue includes general information about the school, pupil's compositions, local news, and student news. The school opened in 1861 and has been known as the School for the Deaf since 1896.