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In 1893, Agatha Tiegel Hanson became the first Deaf woman to graduate from National Deaf Mute College (now Gallaudet University) four year program with a Bachelor of Arts. She was one of the 13…

A visual narrative of Andrew Jackson Foster whom he was the first deaf African American to graduate from Gallaudet College in 1954 and worked toward achieving his dream of establishing 32 Deaf…

Museum Exhibition - Draper "Signing of the Charter of Gallaudet College" Signing of the Charter of Gallaudet College. Presented by Dr. Amos G. Draper. Part of George Veditz's…

The Deaf Way II: Presentation Series Advocacy and Community Development Deaf Inmates: Double Imprisonment Presenters: Margaret Weigers, Kristen Harmon, Jennifer Briggs This presentation examines the…

DPN 1988 vol. 16 Tuesday events 1 of 3 March 8, 1988 Random interview with several faculty members. One professor, Stephen Lotterman. refuses an interview due to an exam coming up soon. Scenes of a…

DPN 1988 vol. 15 Field House Protest 3 of 3 March 7, 1988 Phil Bravin spoke to the protestors that there is nothing that he can do about this, Dr. Elisabeth Zinser is the president of Gallaudet…

DPN 1988 vol. 14 Field House Protest 2 of 3 March 7, 1988 Several students take turns to speak to Jane Spilmann about how they wanted a deaf president for Gallaudet University. Jane Spilman…

DPN 1988 vol. 13- Field House Protest 1 of 3 March 7, 1988 Bridgetta Bourne announced that the chairperson of the board of trustees would come to give a speech, with a warning that if they say…

DPN 1988 vol. 12 - Rally 4 of 4 March 7, 1988 A brief scene of a gathering at the Field House, and Jane Spilman begin speaking. Deaf people marching in protest from Gallaudet University to the…

DPN 1988 vol. 7 - Dr. Spilman Speaking in front of Hotel 3 of 4 March 6, 1988 A kid recites an ASL poem. Mary Lou Novitsky inquires on where Jane Spilman is located at in the Mayflower hotel. A…

The Deaf Way II: Presentation Series Language and Culture part 2 of 2 Deaf View Image Art: A Manifesto Revisited Presenter: Betty Miller An examination of the Deaf View Image Art manifesto created…

The Deaf Way II: Presentation Series Language and Culture part 1 of 2 Deaf View Image Art: A Manifesto Revisited Presenter: Betty Miller An examination of the Deaf View Image Art manifesto created…

DPN 1988 vol. 49 Meeting after Victory March 14, 1988 Greg Hlibok wants to keep the meeting short as he feels too hung over, and the goal of attaining a deaf president has been accomplished. Pat…

DPN 1988 vol. 46 - 2 of 4 Embassy Hotel March 13, 1988 Phil Bravin announces that he is currently the new chair of the board of trustees. Jane Spilman comes forward with saying that she resigned…

DPN 1988 vol. 38 - March to the Capitol 3 of 3 March 11, 1988 Scene of different deaf people’s faces, of those who attended to the Deaf President Now protest march to the Capitol just arrived…

DPN 1988 vol. 35 - Press Conference Spilman/Zinser 4 of 4 March 11, 1988 The news reporters ask the board members questions in regarding to their selection of the new president of Gallaudet…