Background
Elstad, Leonard M. was born on February 8, 1899 in Ossee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ole Hagenstad and Mathilda (Jenson) Elstad.
Elstad, Leonard M. was born on February 8, 1899 in Ossee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Ole Hagenstad and Mathilda (Jenson) Elstad.
AB, St. Olaf College, 1922; Doctor of Laws, St. Olaf College, 1946; AM, Gallaudet College, 1923; Doctor of Laws, Gallaudet College, 1952.
Teacher rural schools, Esmond, North Dakota, 1917-1918; instructor, Gallaudet College, Washington, 1923-1924; principal, Kendall School, Columbia Institute for Deaf, Washington, 1924-1925; assistant principal, Wright Oral School, New York City, 1925-1926; principal, manager, Wright Oral School, New York City, 1926-1932; superintendent, Minnesota School for Deaf, Faribault, Minnesota, 1931-1945; president, Gallaudet College, Washington, 1945-1990. President Convention American Instrs.
Private S.A.T.C., 1918. Member Washington Board Trade, Cosmos Club, National Press Club, Federal Schoolmen's Club (Washington), University Club, Rotary International (past district governor).
Married Margaret Wafter, June 16, 1924. Children: Elizabeth Jane, Margaret Jean.
