Call (David) Linocut Prints Pertaining to the Deaf, Disability Rights and Sign Language, approximately 2000-2010?

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Summary

Title:
David Call linocut prints pertaining to the deaf, disability rights and sign language
Dates:
approximately 2000-2010?
Creators:
Call, David
Abstract:
Original fine art linocut prints pertaining to the history and social status of the deaf, their struggle for civil rights, and persons and places associated with the development of sign language.
Extent:
8 prints in 1 folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David Call linocut prints pertaining to the deaf, disability rights and sign language, BANC PIC 2013.025, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

Original fine art linocut prints pertaining to the history and social status of the deaf, their struggle for civil rights, and persons and places associated with the development of sign language. Historical subject matter depicted or alluded to includes American Sign Language, Martha's Vineyard, Alice Cogswell, the American School for the Deaf, Thomas Gallaudet, Laurent Clerc, the Abbé de l'Epée, Samuel Heinicke, Ambrose Sicard, Auguste Bebian, Jean Massieu, and Ferdinand Berthier. Themes of deafness, disability rights and sign language are especially prominent in the artist's metaphorical depiction of hands throughout the imagery.

Acquisition information:
David Call linocut prints pertaining to the deaf, disability rights and sign language collection was purchased from Eye Hand Studio (David Call) in 2012.
Processing information:

Processed by Bancroft Library staff.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the library's online catalog.
Physical facet:
: linocut
Dimensions:
; 77 x 56 cm or smaller
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Bancroft Library staff
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2016-06-13 15:15:13 -0700 .

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], David Call linocut prints pertaining to the deaf, disability rights and sign language, BANC PIC 2013.025, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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