Robbins Speech, 1950

Robbins Speech, 1950

This image shows Samuel D. Robbins teaching the Speech Pathology program that he launched at Emerson College of Oratory in 1935. Emerson's president Samuel Justus McKinley wrote, "I have been assured that our program of courses in Speech Therapy is the best in New England, and we must make every effort to maintain and develop the pioneering and growth which took place under Mr. Robbins." In 1953, a new facility named for Samuel Robbins - the Robbins Speech and Hearing Clinic - would open its doors at 145 Beacon Street. It was directed by Emerson professor /alum Catherine Perry.

1950

Children with disabilities-Hearing impaired children; Civic engagement-Service learning; Nervous system - diseases-Communication disorders

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