Accession Number: AnnRep2.3
Scope & Content: Printed reports of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children in North South Wales Australia, documenting the school's management, student, and building activities. Reports include financial statements. An illustration from an engraving of the school building is found in the early reports; black-and-white photo illustrations appear in 1905 and later, Title varies. Holdings are incomplete. See container list
Creator: Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (Australia)
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Administrative History: The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children was established in 1860 by Thomas Pattison and opened as a public school in North South Wales, Australia in 1861. The name of the school has undergone several changes. Originally called the Deaf and Dumb Institution, in 1869 it became the New South Wales Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, when five blind students were enrolled. In 1957, it changed to Royal NSW Institution for Deaf and Blind Children; in 1974, to Royal NSW Institute for Deaf and Blind Children; and, in 1997, to Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.
Subjects: Schools for the blind and visually impaired Education Australia Annual reports
Rights: Contact museum staff regarding reproduction of materials.