Accession Number: AnnRep3.15
Scope & Content: Printed annual reports of International Guiding Eyes, documenting the activities of the organization for fiscal years ending June 1950-1954 and 1956-1959. Reports contain financial statements and black-and-white photo illustrations. There are also financial statements (typewritten duplicates) for fiscal years ending June 1962 and 1967.
Creator: International Guiding Eyes
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Administrative History: International Guiding Eyes (IGE), Inc. was founded in 1948 by Joseph Jones, who was visually impaired. Established with the help of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (of which Jones was a member), IGE began training dog guides in a home located in North Hollywood, California, and provided them free-of-charge to persons who were blind or visually impaired. In 1982, IGE moved to a new campus located in Sylmar, California. Ten years later, the organization became known as Guide Dogs of America.
Subjects: Services for the blind and visually impaired -- California Dog guides Annual reports
Rights: Contact museum staff regarding reproduction of materials.