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Collections

 

BDA Deaf Archives

Country: United Kingdom

Description: This British Deaf Association (BDA) project brings together films, photos, and memories from around the world. This website aims to illustrate the range, richness, and depth of the Deaf community and Deaf history. The website is not only accessible but interactive, allowing visitors to comment on materials, provide additional information and upload their own event photos and films.

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Deaf Art and Deaf Archives

 

Country: United States of America

Description: This website contains information on and an archive regarding Deaf Art and Deaf Artists. Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) developed this website.

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Deaf People and WWII

 

Country: United States of America

Description: This website presents historical collections and an overview of topics related to the lives and experiences of Deaf people during World War II. Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) developed this website.

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Deaf Theatre

 

Country: United States of America

Description: This website contains information and resources regarding Deaf Theatre. Rochester Institute of Technology/National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID) developed this website.

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Dokumentationszentrum zur Bayerischen Gehörlosengeschichte

 

Country: Germany

Description: Founded in 2008, this is a Documentation Center for Bavarian Deaf history, located in Munich. The library houses many Deaf history-related books along with photos, art objects, films, paintings, and Deaf press materials. 

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Doof Vlaanderen / Deaf Flanders - Federation of Flemish Deaf Organisations Archives

 

Country: Belgium

Description: On-line archive about the history of the Flemish Deaf community, Doof Vlaanderen / Deaf Flanders- Federation of Flemish Deaf Organisations.

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Dovenshoah

Country: Netherlands

Description: To commemorate all murdered Dutch deaf Jewish victims of the Nazi regime.

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Gallaudet University Archives

 

Country: United States of America

Description: Archives and Deaf collections of Gallaudet University, Washington D.C.

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Handtheater Archief 1990-2015

 

Country: Netherlands

Description: Archives of Stichting Handtheater, a Deaf community-based sign theatre organization.

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Österreichisches Archiv der Gehörlosen Geschichte

Country: Austria

Description: This website is an on-line archive collection of the heritage of the Austrian Deaf community. Valuable historical photos and information archives are available for you to immerse yourself in, enjoy, and share. Organized by WITAF - Seit 1865 im Dienste der Gehörlosen.

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OSD-SJW Archives

 

Country: Canada

Description: Archives of the Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf (Belleville, Ontario; formerly known as Ontario School for the Deaf).

 

Further information (see PDFs):

                                                          Archival          OSD-SJW  

                                                           Project           Historical

                                                         Brochure         Timeline

 

RIT/NTID Archive

 

Country: United States of America

Description: This is the website of the Library and Archive of the Rochester Institute of Technology / National Technical Institute for the Deaf (RIT/NTID), United States of America. Information on various Deaf-related collections can be found by navigating this website.

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SignDNA - Sign Language Deaf National Archive New Zealand

Country: New Zealand

Description: SignDNA is the home of Aotearoa New Zealand’s visual Deaf history. The online archive collates, digitises and makes accessible material and artefacts of cultural and historical significance to the Deaf community of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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