National Literary Society of the Deaf Established February 6, 1907
National Literary Society of the Deaf
Already 100 years old and going strong!
There are several deaf organizations located in the DC area
that are already over 100 years and going strong, namely a few like Gallaudet
University (1864); Kendall School for the Deaf (1857) now a part of
Laurent Clerc Center) and National Association of the Deaf (1880). The National
Literary Society of the Deaf (NLSD) just celebrates its 100th anniversary
(founded Feb 6, 1907).
On Tuesday, March 13, 2007, from 11:00 am to Noon, the Center for the Book
in the Library of Congress will recognize NLSD its new partner. The Center
supports the NLSD mission to promote deaf culture, books and literacy through
programs and exhibitions, particularly at public libraries.
The program will be held in West Dining room, 6th Floor, James Madison Memorial
Building, 101 Independence Ave SE, Washington, DC 20540
Closest Metro Station: Capitol South
Presenters will be:
John Cole, director, Center for the Book
Ricardo Lopez, president, National Literary Society
of the Deaf
Dr. Robert R Davila, president, Gallaudet University
Ginnie Cooper, chief librarian, District of Columbia
Public Library
Nancy Bloch, chief executive office, National Association
of the Deaf
Diana Gates, reference and instruction librarian, Gallaudet
University Library
Alice L Hagemeyer, founder of Friends of Libraries for
Deaf Action
At 1:00 PM, after the lunch in the Montpelier Room ($12), there will be
a preview of a new PBS Film Documentary, Through Deaf Eyes. Presenters
will be Karen Kenton, executive producer of Through Deaf Eyes; Ferne Barrow,
outreach director, WETA-TV26 and Lawrence Hott, filmmaker, Florentine Films/Hott
Productions, and Jean Bergey, project director, Gallaudet University
At 2:00 pm A tour of Jefferson building will be given in American
Sign Language by Alex Richey and Gary Thomas, members of Library of
Congress Deaf Association
