History of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, ca 1972.

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History of the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, ca 1972.

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Photocopied typescript of the School's history written by Stewart, a retired teacher, with emphasis on the physical plant and vocational training.

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Stewart, Avis Walker.

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Wisconsin School for the Deaf

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The Wisconsin Institute for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb opened in Delavan in 1852, administered by a board of trustees. In 1885, the institution's name was changed to the Wisconsin School for the Deaf (chapter 56). The administrator of the school was also placed under the Board of Control (WIHV85-A2106) at this time. In 1937 the Legislature transferred the school's administration to the Dept. of Public Instruction (WIHV86-A116). In the Wisconsin State Archives' database this form of the a...