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First Superintendency of Edward Miner Gallaudet

When: 1857
Where: Washington, D.C.
Part of: National Deaf Mute College (later Gallaudet University) established

Edward Miner Gallaudet was the first superintendent of the new school, beginning as head administrator in 1857 after teaching at his father's school.

Edward Miner Gallaudet was the first superintendent of the new school. He served as head administrator from 1857 to 1910, indicating his leadership began with the institution's establishment in 1857. He had previously worked as a teacher at the school his father founded from 1855 to 1857 before coming to Washington at Kendall's request.

Sources

Gallaudet University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
Edward Miner Gallaudet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-20

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