Object Details
maker
unknown
Description (Brief)
Gallaudet University was founded in Washington D.C. in 1864 with the purpose of providing secondary education for students who were deaf or hard of hearing. In 1988, after intense advocacy and demonstrations by students on his behalf, I. King Jordan became the first president of Gallaudet University who was deaf or hard of hearing.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund through Pat Wright
date made
1988
ID Number
2004.3055.17
nonaccession number
2004.3055
catalog number
2004.3055.17
Object Name
button
disability awareness
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 7/8 in x 2 7/8 in x 1/4 in; 7.3025 cm x 7.3025 cm x .635 cm
overall: 1/4 in x 2 7/8 in x 2 7/8 in; .635 cm x 7.3025 cm x 7.3025 cm
Associated Place
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Protest and Civil Disobedience
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1274594