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Gallaudet Connections_1.mp4

Trade_School_Experiences_1.mp4

Bob_Zekas_Apprenticeship_2.mp4

A video featuring ASL interviews with several subjects. Dick Moore, a white older man seated in a darkened studio; Dennis Legler, a white older man seated at home; Robert Downing, a white older man standing in front of a dark curtain; Frank Amann, a white older man seated at home; Janie Golightly, a white older woman seated in a darkened studio; Jan DeLap, a white older woman seated in a darkened studio. The video begins with a still black and white image of the Composing Room at the Washington Post with the text Residential School Training.

An image of an article with the heading The Silent Printer.
In this column, Ray F. Stallo publishes portions of a letter from A. W. Wright, dean of Silent Printers discussing young printers, the printing trade, and union membership.

An image of an article with the heading Letters From a Deaf Father To A Deaf Son.
In this series, James F. Brady, a Deaf printer and graduate of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, penned open letters to his Deaf son about his education and career goals. These letters served as advice for all readers on these subjects.

An image of an article with the heading Typesetter.
Articles were printed and reprinted in Deaf publications offering advice and insight on work in the field of printing. This article emphasized the specialized training required of printers and outlined the process of obtaining employment and union…

Glossary - Lobster.mp4
LOBSTER: refers to the early morning shift often worked by Deaf printers.

Glossary - CX.mp4
CORRECTION: the act of reviewing text for errors and marking the page for revision.

Glossary - CashIn.mp4
CASH IN: to demand payment for the work completed at the end of the shift with the intention of discontinuing work at the shop.
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