Medal designed by Petersen for blind prevention work. Awarded annually. The Leslie Dana Gold Medal, an internationally renowned honor, has been awarded by the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1925 to many of the world’s most highly respected scholars and…
Published onJan 09, 2024
1203.Leslie Dana Medal for Blind Prevention Work
Christian Petersen papers, RS 26/02/52, Iowa State University, Special Collections and University Archives.
Date
1926
Material
n/a
Description
Medal designed by Petersen for blind prevention work. Awarded annually. The Leslie Dana Gold Medal, an internationally renowned honor, has been awarded by the Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired since 1925 to many of the world’s most highly respected scholars and clinicians for commendable service in eyesight research, ophthalmology, vision sciences and related social services. Depicts mother and child looking toward sunrise/sunset.
Markings
LET / THE LIGHT / REMAIN
Provenance / Location
Missouri Association for the Blind.
Alternate Title(s)
n/a
Notes / Sources
St. Louis Post-Dispatch (St. Louis, MO), Apr. 20 1926; St. Louis Globe-Democrat (St. Louis, MO), Apr. 21, 1926. Leslie Dana Medal for the prevention of blindness, The News Letter on Sight Conservation, Volumes 45-85.
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