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Wayne County Library for the Blind Annual Report
A typed annual report using both sides of one letter size sheet and laminated. Report sums up early library and talking book service for visually challenged persons starting in 1912 in Detroit, Michigan. History described extends through 1932. …
Talking Book Committee Meeting Notes, April 4, 1934
Notes on a meeting of the Talking Book Committee on April 4, 1934, discussing how to distribute machines (which play records, or talking books) distributed by "the Foundation", using the system in the State of Ohio as a possible example. Mentions a…
Talking Book Committee Meeting, April 17, 1934
Notes on the discussion by the Talking Book Committee, covering subjects such as payment for talking book machines, delivery to the main library location, places they might be publicized and placed, and groups that might help publicize.
The Moon System card
Card containing the raised signs of the Moon System which people can read using their fingers. Signs include letters, a few words, numerals in New Style and Old Style, and guide lines. Card was printed and published by the National Institute for the…
Report of the Advisory Committee... June 12, 1934
Meeting notes summarize a discussion and a demonstration by Mr. E R Harris' Readophone, being considered for use as with Talking Books (records) for the blind. Record size and sound reproducing principles were considered
Letter to Mrs Davis from Robert B Irwin
Letter to Mrs Davis of the Wayne County Library for the Blind from Robert B. Irwin, Executive Director of the American Foundation for the Blind, explaining progress in developing a machine to play Talking Books on vinyl records. Letter accompanies…
"A Handicap Allowance for the Blind" by R. B. Irwin
Printed pamphlet explaining the resources offered blind people at the time of printing; the needs of blind or visually challenged people; and the ways that various levels of government do provide and could provide for meeting these needs. Includes a…
Letter from Library of Congress to Mr. Strohm
Letter that accompanied an agreement for Talking Book machines from the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., to Wayne County, Detroit, Michigan
Form of Agreement between Mr. Strohm and Dr. Putnam
Form of agreement stipulating terms for use and distribution of Talking Book machines sent for blind residents of Wayne County, Michigan, from Washington, D. C. via New York
APH listing of Books for the Adult Blind
Typed listing of books put out by the American Printing House for the Blind. List has red pencil ruling out some titles. At the top of page 1, in red pencil, are the words 'These titles not distributed by (underlined) Books for the Adult Blind'. …