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RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive poster collection

 Collection — Drawer: 31
Identifier: RITDSA-0118

Scope and Contents

Posters in the collection focus on various deaf themes, deaf culture and works by Deaf artists.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1984-2014

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to researchers.

Biographical / Historical

The RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive documents RIT’s central role in educating the Deaf and hard of hearing in the United States and draws from Rochester's significant Deaf community. The main focus of the archive is Deaf culture, Deaf studies, Deaf education, Deaf theater, Deaf artists and Deafness.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (52 Posters)

Language

English

Overview

Collection of posters featuring deaf culture and deaf artists.

Arrangement

Posters are arranged in numeric order by date of donation.

Physical Location

Reading room flat files, Drawer 31.

Most of the 52 posters in the collection are located in the Reading Room flat files, drawer 31. Some posters however, are on loan in other locations. Check the attached inventory for exact locations.

Other Finding Aids

In addition to this finding aid, an inventory is available below. For more information, please contact the RIT Archive Collections.

RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive poster collection

Dimensions

Posters vary in size: 11 x 8.5 to 24 x 39 inches

Processing Information

Finding aid created by Lisa Witt in October 2014.

Title
RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive poster collection
Status
Published
Subtitle
RIT/NTID Deaf Studies Archive
Author
Lisa Witt
Date
16 October 2014
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the RIT Archives Repository

Contact:
Rochester NY 14623 USA