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Wisconsin's First School for the Deaf Historic Marker
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Possibly the officers of the Wisconsin Chapter of the Junior National Association of the Deaf sitting in front of the historical marker documenting Wisconsin's First School for the Deaf in Delavan. This team of officers was primarily responsible for raising the funds necessary to apply for and receive the historical marker. The 1967-1968 officers included: John Harbison, President, Joseph Castronovo, Vice-President, Vonne Gulick, Secretary, and Patrick Cave, Treasurer.
1969
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Wisconsin's First School for the Deaf Historic Marker
Grounds of State School for the Deaf, Hwy. 11, Delavan
School for the Deaf
1912
Exterior view of School for the Deaf. School also called State Institute for the Deaf and Dumb. Walker Hall, which is on the right, was added to the school in 1912.
Petition for building a school in Delavan to educate deaf and mute people
1852
Petitioners request that the state establish and fund an institution in Delavan for the education of the speech and hearing impaired people of the state.
Wisconsin School for the Deaf, Approach to the Grounds
circa 1910-1919
Hand-colored view of the drive and front gate of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf. The main building is obscured by trees. Caption reads: "Wisconsin School for the Deaf, Approach to the Grounds, D...
Wisconsin School for the Deaf
circa 1910-1919
Elevated view of a river with grassy and tree-lined banks. The Wisconsin School for the Deaf is on a hill in the far distance beyond a bridge over the river. Caption reads: "Wisconsin School for th...
