Deaf Services Center History and Photographs

Deaf Services Center Banner
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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.
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125th Anniversary Celebration Exhibit Case.

 

Arts and Crafts copper vase created by Dirk Van Erp
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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.
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In The Eagle Soars to Enlightenment
by Kenneth W. Norton.

 

The Silent Worker
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The Silent Worker
November 1948

 

1989 BACE Award
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1989 BACE Award
(Bay Area Cable Excellence Award)

 

American Culture: The Deaf Perspective
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American Culture: The Deaf Perspective
(Produced by SFPL)

To purchase or rent this video

 

Fade to Gold booklet
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Bay Area Cable Excellence (BACE) Fade to Gold booklet

 

American Culture: The Deaf Perspective (flyer)
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American Culture: The Deaf Perspective (flyer)

 

The Heritage of Deaf People poster
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The Heritage of Deaf People
(poster)

 

The Culture of Deaf People
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The Culture of Deaf People
(bibliography)

 

Teletypewriter
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TTY (Teletypewriter)

Model 32KSR or ASR

circa 1968 - 1975

 

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
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TDD
(Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)

Used for training

circa 1975 - present