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

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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

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