The Olof Hanson, Conspicuous Leader, 1862-1933 exhibition examines life as a Deaf American in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Olof Hanson reveals insight on the trials and tribulations of employment for deaf people, advocacy work in education, human rights, and the role of “Deaf Church” in preserving American Sign Language from extinction.
Exhibition Run Dates: October 22, 2009-October 1, 2011