This journal contains the formal proceedings for the Third Convention of the Minnesota Association of the Deaf in Minneapolis. On the front page is the signature "J.L. Smith" (for James L. Smith).
This journal contains the formal proceedings for the Second Convention of the Minnesota Association of the Deaf at the Minnesota Institute for Defectives (Deaf, Blind and Feeble-Minded). The American fingerspelled alphabet and fingerspelled numbers from 1 to 10 are printed on the back page.
This journal contains the formal proceedings for the First Convention of the Minnesota Association of the Deaf. The reunion attendees at the Minnesota Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind voted to form an alumni association which became the Minnesota Association of the Deaf.
Records of children admitted to the orphanage between 1879 and 1892. Most entries include child's name, age, date of admission, reason for admission. Separate entries give information on dismissal dates and reasons.
Records of children admitted to the orphanage between 1899 and 1916. Most entries include child's name, age, date of birth, parent or guardian's name, date of admission, and date dismissed.
Records of children admitted to the orphanage between 1886 and 1904. Most entries include child's name, age, nationality, date of admission, conditions of admission, and date dismissed.