Gilbert O. Erickson
Gilbert O. Erickson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gilbert Oscar Erickson February 10, 1878 |
| Died | March 26, 1951 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Known for | 1st secretary of the National Literary Society of the Deaf |
| College football career | |
| Gallaudet Bison | |
| Position | Halfback |
| Class | 1903 |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 162 lb (73 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | Gallaudet (1900–1902) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Gilbert Oscar Erickson (February 10, 1878 – March 26, 1951) was a college football player, photographer,[1] and one of the founders of the National Literary Society of the Deaf as well as its first secretary.
Early years
Gilbert Oscar Erickson was born on February 10, 1878 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.[2][3]
College football
Erickson was a prominent halfback for the Gallaudet Bison of Gallaudet University.[4] In 1901, Erickson was selected All-Southern; George Andree was also a halfback for Gallaudet. Erickson was captain in 1902.
National Literary Society of the Deaf
The National Literary Society of the Deaf was founded on February 6, 1907 in Washington, D. C. by Erickson and five other men by the names of John B. Hotchkiss, Rev. Herbert C. Merrill, Albert F. Adams, Rev. Arthur D. Bryant, and Roy J. Stewart.[5] Erickson became deaf due to scarlet fever.[6] He was the first secretary of the National Association of the Deaf.[6]
Photographer
He was he cameraman for the Wallace Press for thirteen straight years.[7]
References
- ^ "Gilbert Erickson". The Miami News. March 27, 1951.
- ^ "Minnesota". Gallaudet College Catalogue: 26.
- ^ The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 79
- ^ Oscar P. Schmidt. "Football in the Southern Colleges". The Official National Collegiate Athletic Association Football Guide: 129.
- ^ "Manuscripts".
- ^ a b "100th anniversary of the National Literary Society of the Deaf".
- ^ "Chicagoland". The Deaf-Mutes Journal (22). June 3, 1937.
