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Monthly Archives: March 2012
The Find
By Douglas Platt, Contributor One aspect of building and overseeing the collection for the Museum of disABILITY History is what I call “The Find.” It is the moment that you realize a recent acquisition has expanded the breadth and depth … Continue reading
Home run for William “Dummy” Hoy
By Reid Dunlavey, Contributor With Major League Baseball clubs reporting for spring training it got me thinking again about William “Dummy” Hoy (1862-1961). He was a baseball player who was deaf and played in four different major leagues from 1886 … Continue reading