Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections & Archives
Thomas C. Clark papers
Clark, Thomas C. (Thomas Cecil)
UUS_8.2:3 CLA
1.75 linear feet
4 boxes
1957-2010
This collection contains assorted records and files of Thomas C. Clark, professor of deaf education at Utah State University and the founder of the SKI*HI Institute.
English
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This collection contains professional correspondence, publications, and other materials relating to Thomas Clark's career in deaf education and early intervention outreach for children with hearing and/or vision loss. Also included are several 8mm film reels and 3 Betacam videocassettes that contain scenes of Clark's family life.
While teaching at the Oregon School for the Deaf (1957-1966), Thomas Clark witnessed a two-year-old child being placed in the school's residential program. This traumatic event had a profound impact on Clark and fueled his determination to find a way to provide services to these children and their families in their own homes. Less than ten years later, Clark established the SKI*HI Institute, and began a path of outreach and demonstration to teach families of young children with special needs how to communicate with their child, how to obtain the services they need in their local community, and how to get the vital early start they need to succeed in life.
As a result of Dr. Clark's pioneering efforts in early intervention, the SKI*HI Institute continues as a national and international leader in early intervention. Over 100,000 infants, children, and their families have been impacted by the materials and training developed and provided by the SKI*HI Institute.
Dr. Clark earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University (1956), a master's degree from Gallaudet University (1957), and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1979). He retired from Utah State University in 1992 and passed away in 2010.
This collection is arranged into two series: Correspondence/professional papers, and audio/visual materials.
Some files may be restricted due to privacy laws/regulations. All other files have no restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Thomas C. Clark papers must be obtained from the University Archivist and/or the Special Collections Department Head.
Initial Citation: Thomas C. Clark papers USU_8.2:2 CLA. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations:USU_8.2:2 CLA, USUSCA.
These items were donated to Utah State University by the family of Dr. Clark.
Utah State University SKI*HI Institute Records, UUS_14.3/2-1
Colleges and Universities
Deaf--Education
Deafblind children
Special education--Utah.
Early childhood education--parent participation
Sign language
I. Correspondence and professional papers
1971-2011
Curriculum Vita and life sketch
1988-2010
1
1
Correspondence
1977
1
2
Correspondence
1981-1982
1
3
Correspondence
1982-1984
1
4
Correspondence, memoranda
1985-1989
1
5
Correspondence regarding SKI*HI Institute
1985-1992
1
6
Correspondence
1987-1988
1
7
Correspondence regarding Mr. Burnham's visit
1985
1
8
Correspondence regarding Bartell Jensen evaluation
1988
1
9
Correspondence regarding I. King Jordan's visit
1991
1
10
Grant application: Preparation of educators of the hearing impaired (birth through elementary school)
1986
1
11
Grant application: Preparation of a facilitator of speech and hearing services in small rural school districts
1981
1
12
Utah master plan for educational services for students with hearing and/or visual impairments
1987
1
13
Handbook (draft): Student teaching with the hearing impaired, birth through elementary school
undated
1
14
Rationale for deaf mentor programming
1992
1
15
Awards and achievements
1978-2010
1
16
HOPE, Inc. contract with USU
1992
1
17
Program evaluation
1983
1
18
Rank and tenure materials *restricted access*
1985
1
19
Role statement and documentation in support of promotion to professor
1986
1
20
Memoranda regarding additional sign language classes
1987
1
21
Communication award nominations
1991-1992
1
22
Newspaper articles
1987-1992
1
23
Notes and research on using American Sign Language in classrooms
1987
1
24
Course outlines
1971-1988
1
25
Assorted notes and correspondence
1987-1991
1
26
Dissertation: Language development through home intervention
1979
2
1
Dissertation, copy 2
1979
2
2
Dissertation, draft
1979
2
3
Paper: Teaching the handicapped child
undated
2
4
Paper: Efficiency of early home intervention for promoting language development in hearing impaired infants and very young children
undated
2
5
Paper: A cost effective home based delivery system for rural early childhood special education programs
undated
2
6
Correspondence regarding the publication of a chapter in "Infants and toddlers with hearing loss: identification and family-centered intervention"
1990
2
7
Other published articles
1982-1990
2
8
Other published articles
1994
2
9
A tactile signing system for individuals who are deaf-blind
1988
2
10
Correspondence, memoranda for training trip to the Gaza Strip
1992-1993
2
11
Correspondence, memoranda for training trip to the Gaza Strip
1993
2
12
I. Audio/visual materials
1957-2003
8mm film reel: untitled
1957-1960
3
1
8mm film reel: untitled
1960-1965
3
2
8mm film reel: untitled
1966-1971
3
3
8mm film reel: untitled
1971-1974
3
4
8mm film reel: untitled
1974
3
5
Betacam videocassette: Clark family movie, tape #1
2003
3
6
Betacam videocassette: Bonnie Clark, Clark movies, tape #2 raw footage
2003
4
1
Betacam videocassette: Clark family "Edited master"
2003
4
2