Clerc, Laurent, 1785-1869

Laurent Clere became deaf at the age of one year. He was educated at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Paris, where he became a teacher in 1805. In 1816 he joined Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet in founding the America School for the Deaf and Dumb in Hartford, Connecticut, where he taught until 1858.

From the description of Laurent Clere papers, 1811-1896 [microform]. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 45965258

Laurent Clerc became deaf at the age of one year. He was educated at the Institute for the Deaf and Dumb in Paris, where he became a teacher in 1805. In 1816 he joined Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet in founding the American School for the Deaf and Dumb in Hartford, Connecticut, where he taught until 1858.

From the description of Laurent Clerc papers, 1811-1896 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122451871

From the description of Laurent Clerc papers, 1811-1896 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166339

From the guide to the Laurent Clerc papers, 1811-1896, (Manuscripts and Archives)