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Preschool Classroom, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1968-1969

A black and white photograph of a corner of a preschool classroom. A little girl sits at a desk smiling at a line of five students in front of her. She is writing on a long piece of paper that falls off the front of her desk. Behind the line of students there is a Christmas tree decorated with paper chains and ornaments. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon State School for the Deaf Preschool classroom 1968-69". The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Aerial photograph of Campus, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1957-1958

Black and white photograph of the campus of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location and the surrounding neighborhoods. The buildings that make up the school fill the center of the photograph, with the surrounding neighborhood in the background and farmland in the foreground. The school has occupied this location since 1910. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon State School for the Deaf campus, 1957-58 Salem Ore." The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Beauty Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1944-1946

A blurry black and white photograph of girls and women in a room set up like a beauty salon. On the right is a girl getting her nails done, on the left is a girl getting a haircut. In the back are two girls with their head in hair dryer hoods and one girl getting her hair washed. The Beauty Shop class only lasted two years. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD beauty class 1944 to 1946". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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First Reunion of the Alumni, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1927

A black and white photograph of about 40 people standing on the front stairs of the Main Building of the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street. The people are a range of ages, including young children, and both men and women. A note written below the photograph reads: "September 3.4.5. 1927". A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "The first Reunion of the Alumni September 3, 4, 5, 1927 Salem, Oregon."

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Children Playing in the Snow, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1925-1926

Black and white photograph of four younger students playing in the snow on the grounds of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location in 1925. Two are sitting down and two are standing beside them. All are facing the camera. Behind them can be seen the school's Steam Plant, Main Building, and one other building. The school has occupied this location since 1910. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Ore. State School for the Deaf Winter, 1925-26"

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Main Building and School Building, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1915-1916

A sepia-toned photograph of the Main Building of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location in 1915 or 1916. It is a large, three-story brick building with tall columns across the entry stairway. To the right, part of the School Building is visible. To the left is a tree and a double glider swing. The school has occupied this location since 1910, but the Main Building was demolished in 1975. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD main Building and School Building 1915-16" OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Hospital Building, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1911-1914

A sepia-toned photograph of the hospital building of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location. The building is a two-story residential building with a large pillared front porch. Two people, a man and a woman, stand in front of the building. The Hospital Building was used to quarantine sick students to prevent the spread of disease. It was later converted into the Teacher's Cottage for unmarried female teachers. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Hospital Building for isolating cases of contagious or infectious disease. 1911-1914."

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Main Administrative Building Under Construction, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1909-1910

A black and white photograph of the new main building being constructed for the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location. There is scaffolding around the front of the building but it is almost complete. It is a large, three-story brick building with tall columns across the entry stairway. The school has occupied this location since 1910, though the building was torn down in 1975. The photograph is mounted on a light brown mat. A handwritten note below the photograph reads: "OSSD new Main Building at Locust St, almost completed - 1909-10". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Primary Classroom, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1908-1909

A black and white photograph of students and their teacher in a classroom at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road. The school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. The students sit at tables set up in a rectangle and are turned to face the camera. The photograph is mounted on a black mat and a note under the photograph reads "OSD primary classroom - 1908-09 - Turner." Faded notes on the back of the photograph identify two of the students as William and Samuel Toll. It reads: "William Toll end of 2nd row. 3rd from left 1st row Sam Toll (bro. to Wm.)" Another note on the back reads: "Oregon School for Deaf 1908-09"

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Older Girls' Parlor, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1907

Black and white photograph of the older girls' parlor at the Turner Road location of the Oregon School for the Deaf. The school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. Several older female students read in various locations throughout the room, including at a table in the center of the room. The walls are decorated with lace curtains and pennants from several different schools. Left to right: Pearl Pickett, Grace Smith, Grace Kau, Mattie McCain, Fay Newth, Ruth Thomas, unknown, Clara Hagen, unknown, Alice Litchenberger, Ruba Westfall, Lotus Valentine, and Hulda Isaacson. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Ore. School for Deaf Mutes Older Girls' parlor on Turner Rd. 1907". The Oregon School for Deaf-Mutes was the name of the school from 1880-1913.

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Students and Staff, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

Black and white photograph of students and staff of the Oregon School for the Deaf in the 1900-1901 school year. Staff and students stand on the front steps of the school building at Turner Road, which was occupied by the school from 1895-1910. Younger students are at the front and older near the back. The girls are on the right and boys on the left. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD in 1900-1901 at Turner Rd. Supt. C. Wentz". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Oral Primary Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

A black and white photograph of young students in a classroom at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road. The school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. Several students sit at desks with books and slates. Four students practice speaking while standing at the front of the room with their teacher. They are holding their hands to their throats to feel the vibrations of their speech. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD oral primary class at Turner Rd - 1900-01" OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Girls Dormitory Room, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

A black and white photograph of a dormitory room in the main building of the Oregon School for the Deaf at Turner Road in 1900-1901. The school was located at Turner Road from 1895-1910. The room has ten matching beds and two dressers. There are wooden chairs between the beds. A handwritten note of the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD Sleeping room 1900-01 at Turner Rd - This print is original 1901 engraving print". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Sewing Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1900-1901

A black and white photograph of a sewing class at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road. About a dozen students sit in chairs with hand sewing, turned to face the camera. One woman sits at a treadle sewing machine and another stands behind the seated girls. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "1900-1901 OSSD sewing class Mrs. Wentz, Teacher Turner Rd". Another note reads: "printed from original engraving - 1901". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Farmland, Hospital Building, and Steam Plant, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1916

A sepia-toned photograph of the grounds of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location in 1916. The photograph includes the orchard, the barn and farm fields, the Hospital Building, and the Steam Plant. Chickens and people are scattered throughout the orchard going about their daily activities. The school has occupied this location since 1910, but farming ceased in 1970. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon State School for the Deaf farmland and hospital and steam plant 1916". The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Central Campus and Buildings, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1922

A black and white photograph of the grounds of the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location in 1922. The school has occupied this location since 1910. The photograph includes the Main Building and School Building, with the Industrial Arts and gym in the background and the Superintendent's house in the foreground. It was taking from a height and is slightly out of focus. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Ore. School for the Deaf campus - 1922 The deaf pupil climbed the tall tree and took a picture."

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Superintendent's House, Oregon School for the Deaf, c.1914

A sepia-toned photograph of the Superintendent's House at the Oregon School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location. The home is a two-storied wooden structure with a large front porch and brick chimney. Edward Tillinghast Jr, the son of Superintendent Tillinghast, stands on the front steps. The photograph is mounted on a black mat. A handwritten note under the photograph reads: "New home of Superintendent - built 1914. (razed in 1973)"

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Student Dining Room, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1916

Black and white photograph of the Dining Room at the Oregon State School for the Deaf at its Locust Street location. Students of various ages sit as several tables throughout the room and most of them are facing the camera. The tables are covered in table clothes and set for a meal. Boys sit on the right side of the room while girls sit on the left. In the background, a curtain wall hiding a dishwashing area is visible. The school has occupied this location since 1910, though the dining room location has shifted many times. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD dining room 1916". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Farmland and Buildings, Oregon School for the Deaf, c.1917

Black and white photograph of the Oregon School for the Deaf's farmland and farm buildings on Locust Street. The school has occupied this location since 1910, but farming ceased in 1970. The photograph is mounted on a dark green mat and a thick black line is drawn around the photograph to frame it. Below the photograph is text that reads: "OSD farm, c.1917". A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD farm on Locust and Maple St - 1917". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Students Working in the Fields, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1916

A sepia-toned photograph of students working on the Oregon School for the Deaf's farmlands at its Locust Street location in 1916. The school has occupied this location since 1910 but farming ceased in 1970. Some students are weeding with hoes and others are tilling the soil by hand or with horses. Farm buildings are visible in the background. The photograph is mounted on a light brown mat. A handwritten note below the photograph reads: "OSD pupils are working on crop, [[crossed-out]] possibly 1912 [[/crossed-out]]. 1916". A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon School for the Deaf Salem Ore Strawberries [[crossed-out]] possibly 1912 [[/crossed-out]] 1916"

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Class of 1949 Planting Their Fir Tree, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1949

Black and white photograph of eleven older students and two staff members standing around a freshly planted tree on the grounds of the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street. Two students hold shovels, one is lifting dirt from the pile. They stand in front of a single story brick building. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD class of 1949 planted their fir tree and also the new Primary building opened in May, 1949. Thomas Ulmer, sponar [[sponsor]] and T. A. Lindstrom, sponar [[sponsor]]". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Knitting Club, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1952

Black and white photograph of the knitting club at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street. Several teenage girls sit on couches or chairs around the walls of a room while knitting. The room has tall windows with curtains and blinds. Left to right: Phyllis Nelson, Helen Isakson, Jackie Quiring, Nedra Schulke, Dorothy Nelson, Audrenne Ross, Juanita Butler, Frances Owen, Carla Brown, Carol Bender, Dorothy Linden, Elaine Byers. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Deaf School Knitting club - Salem Ore -1952".

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Tyro Elliott in His Soapbox Derby Race Car, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1954

Black and white photograph of Tyro Elliott, a student at the Oregon School for the Deaf, sitting in his soapbox race car. The car says "Shooting Star" and "School for the Deaf" on its side. There is a ribbon pinned to the student's shirt and he is looking at the camera. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads: "Oregon State School for the Deaf 1954 race". The Oregon State School for the Deaf was the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Students and Teacher in Classroom, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1916

A black and white photograph of students and their teacher in a classroom at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street. Ten students sit at their desks with their teacher sitting at her desk facing them. They are turned to look at the camera. Teacher: Elnora Palm. 1st row (furthest from camera) (left to right): Marcus Brewer, Frank Drapela, Helen Park, Edith Bunrick. 2nd row (left to right): Royal Cooke, Grace Hostetler, Winnie Gaudy. 3rd row (left to right): Pearl Lunday, Albert Harry. 4th row (closest to camera): Grace Wolf-Toll. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD classroom 1916". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Sewing Class, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1944

A black and white photograph of a sewing class at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street in 1944. Four girls sit at a table working on hand sewing. On the left, a girl sits in a chair hand sewing. On the right, another girl sits at an electric sewing machine. In the foreground is a table with sewing projects on it. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD Sewing class - 1944- Salem Ore". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Students Posed for Pledge of Allegiance, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1962

A black and white photograph of students in a classroom at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Locust Street. The class of ten students is standing with their hands on their hearts. One girl holds an American flag in front of them. All the girls are wearing skirts or dresses that are knee length or longer. A note written on the back of the photograph reads: "OSSD pupils' classroom Salem Ore 1962". OSSD stands for Oregon State School for the Deaf, the name of the school from 1913-1989.

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Main Building, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1894-1895

A black and white photograph of the outside of the main building of the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road in 1895. It is a four-story brick building located on a hill. A white picket fence runs across the foreground. Construction of the building was completed in 1895 and the school was located there from 1895-1910. A note written on back of photograph reads: "Oregon School for Deaf Mutes 1894-95 at Turner Road. This old picture printed in 1895 from engraving process (1895 Biennial report for OSD)". Oregon School for Deaf Mutes was the name of the school from 1880-1913.

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Chapel, Oregon School for the Deaf, 1895

A black and white photograph of the inside of the chapel at the Oregon School for the Deaf on Turner Road in 1895. It shows a large room with a low stage in front and several rows of wooden chairs facing it. The walls are decorated with plant bouquets and portraits. The chapel would have been used for performances and events while the school occupied the Turner Road location from 1895-1910. The photograph is mounted on a dark green mat. Text under the photograph reads "Chapel, 1895." A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads "Oregon School for the Deaf chapel at Turner Rd. - Taken 1895"

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