![Deaf Services Center Banner](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-1.jpg)
In 1977, the Oakland Public Library and the San Francisco Public Library received funding from a Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) to begin serving the Bay Area Deaf community. The funds were used to hire staff and to develop a collection which reflected their unique needs. This distinctive banner was designed by Lee Ann Akau, a local Deaf artist, and handcrafted by Margaret Myhre, Deaf Services Librarian from 1980-1989. "Library", as shown by two "L" handshapes, form the ends of the Bay Bridge. "Friend", as shown by the linked index fingers, spotlights the center of the bridge. This banner is a permanent part of the Deaf Services Center collection.
![125th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit Case.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-2.jpg)
125th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit Case.
![Arts and Crafts copper vase created by Dirk Van Erp](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-3.jpg)
The San Francisco School of Lip Reading Award donated by Elaine Donworth.
Arts and Crafts copper vase created by Dirk Van Erp.
![In The Eagle Soars to Enlightenment by Kenneth W. Norton.](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-4.jpg)
In The Eagle Soars to Enlightenment
by Kenneth W. Norton.
![The Silent Worker](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-5.jpg)
The Silent Worker
November 1948
![1989 BACE Award](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-6.jpg)
1989 BACE Award
(Bay Area Cable Excellence Award)
![American Culture: The Deaf Perspective](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-7.jpg)
American Culture: The Deaf Perspective
(Produced by SFPL)
To purchase or rent this video
![Fade to Gold booklet](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-8.jpg)
Bay Area Cable Excellence (BACE) Fade to Gold booklet
![American Culture: The Deaf Perspective (flyer)](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-9.jpg)
American Culture: The Deaf Perspective (flyer)
![The Heritage of Deaf People poster](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-10.jpg)
The Heritage of Deaf People
(poster)
![The Culture of Deaf People](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-11.jpg)
The Culture of Deaf People
(bibliography)
![Teletypewriter](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-12.jpg)
TTY (Teletypewriter)
Model 32KSR or ASR
circa 1968 - 1975
![Telecommunications Device for the Deaf](/sites/default/files/inline-images/deaf-services-gallery-13.jpg)
TDD
(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)
Used for training
circa 1975 - present