Papers dealing with the development and use of a `New Sign Language' (later `Systematic Sign Language') for the deaf, aimed in particular at the teaching of children with hearing and speech problems. It was begun in 1934 by Sir Richard Paget (1869-1955) and developed by his widow, Grace Paget, in collaboration with Dr Pierre Gorman after Sir Richard's death. Comprises: Sir Richard Paget's correspondence, lectures, articles and publicity material; Lady Paget's correspondence and papers; assorted manuals of instruction, research projects and reports.
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