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Washington_Post_March_7-14_1988_OCR.pdf
Deaf printers used the tools of the workplace to create mock newspaper pages and headlines. One Deaf printer compiled the articles published in The Washington Post over the weeklong protest and created a front page which summarized the events.

A scanned image of a membership card. In addition to small union logos, the text reads This will certify that Robert Wilson is a member of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101-12 4626 Wisconsin Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20016-4697 This member is classified as a member in good standing (retired) with all dues being paid and is accorded all rights and privileges provided in the Constitution and Bylaws. 1998 William F. Burgess, president.
This union card denoted that Robert Wilson, a retired Deaf printer, was a member of the DC chapter of the International Typographical Union, Columbia Union No, 101-12. The card was signed by president William F. Burgess.

Front page of the journal On the Green featuring an article announcing Zinser's appointment as president.
In Gallaudet's publication, the front page was about Elisabeth Zinser, who had just been named the new president of Gallaudet University.

DPN Clip 2.mp4
Student protesters shut down the campus, blocking the entrance with signs and chanting for a Deaf president.

Protest in Print_2.mp4
During the interview, Janie and Dick recollected the time when Deaf printers came in handy in the printing room during the DPN protest. After writers had their articles written on the protest, it was handed down to the printers and several Deaf…
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