[Blindtlk] History of Presidential Releases

[Chris Nusbaum]

Hi Peter,

I believe it was Dr.  Jernigan, but I'm not entirely sure.  Also, 
would it be possible to somehow convert the archived PR's 
(Presidental Releases) from casette to digital and put them in 
the Audio/Video section of the NFB site? I'd love to hear what 
was going on in the Federation on a monthly basis going as far 
back as I can.

Chris

 Chris Nusbaum

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 ----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Donahue" <pdonahue2 at satx.rr.com
To: "Morman, Ed" <EMorman at nfb.org
Date sent: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:40:39 -0500
Subject: [Blindtlk] History of Presidential Releases

Hello everyone,

    Some recent discussions concerning the presidential release 
prompted me
to wonder a few things.  Perhaps some of you know the answer.  
Here are my
questions:

1.  When were presidential releases first produced and sent to 
local
chapters?
2.  Was it Dr.  TenBroek, or Dr.  Jernigan who first began 
distributing
presidential releases to our affiliates?


    Knowing something about the history of presidential releases 
would be
great to know and will help all members understand their 
importance and how
they help us spread the word of the federation among the blind 
community and
how they keep us connected wherever we are in this great land.

Peter Donahue


"Will you come and awake our lost land from its slumber
      And her fetters we'll break, links that long are 
encumbered.
      And the air will resound with hosannas to greet you
      On the shore will be found gallant Irishmen to greet you."
Will You Come to the Bower
Traditional Irish Folk Song


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