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Single and double hand alphabets, Miss Mary A. Morse, location unknown, undated

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GUSN

GUSN-246336

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Description

This brochure contains harmful language regarding non speaking Deaf people.

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The brochure reads, "The singe and double hand alphabets, as used in the institutions and schools for deaf mutes, for the amusement and convenience of those who wish to speak with the hand and hear with the eye."

Details

Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
deaf
brochures

Physical Description

1 brochure ; 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.038.01.03.017

Image Dimensions

5 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Purchased from Greg Smart, 2000.

Record Details

Material Type

brochures

Subjects

Deaf

Description Level

Item

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