Talk:American School for the Deaf
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As far as the Americaqn School goes, I believe it began as the "American School for the Deaf and Dumb" not "Deaf-mutes" as listed in the ASD entry. You can look on Google Books at the facsimile of the Christian Spectator from 1821 (right after it was formed) if you disagree. I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that this is right.
The note in The Christian Spectator also says that the school was built "through the munifience of the national government, and the charitable donations of many person of wealth".
The last paragraph says that Thomas Gallaudet's grandson founded the University but it was his SON who became the first superintendent of the school founded by Kendall. Thsi is on the Gallaudet site on the history page.
Also, I don't understand why ASD, in Connecticut, would have been granted land in the Alabama Territory. Is this correct? Alabama was no longer a territory in 1819 (end of the year) so it doesn't seem like saying that they were granted land in "the Alabama territory" in 1819 or 1820 needs to include 1820 at all. Also, Taladega in Alabama (the deaf school) didn't open until after the Civil War.
Sorry not to be logged in. I don't currently have an account. I can be reached at beckwith dot richard at google dot com if someone feels that it is necessary. I think I will try to get an account however. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 134.134.136.1 (talk) 20:12, August 23, 2007 (UTC)
