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Slate, Braille

Object number2013.20.8 a-d

Manufacturer American Printing House for the Blind

OriginLouisville, KY

MediumMetal/Wood

Credit LineGift of Emilie S. Staisey

DescriptionBraille slate with stylus and two sheets of braille paper.Dimensions(a) Height: ~8.5 ; Width: ~1.75
(b) H: 2.25 ; W: .875
(c,d) H: 8.375 ; W: 3.375
Inscriptions(c,d)
"A / K / U"; "CAP ? #".
Marks(a)
"AMER. PRINTING HOUSE / FOR THE BLIND / LOUISVILLE, KY."
Historical NotesBraille tool (stylus and slate). Leonard Staisey, from Duquesne, Pennsylvania, was the first blind man to be admitted to law practice in Allegheny County after passing the Pennsylvania Bar exams in 1948. Tom Foerster and Leonard Staisey were local politicians (Democrats) who were frequent legislative partners. In the 1970s, they were the Allegheny County Commissioners (Staisey's years as CC 1968-1976, Foerster was CC into the 80s) and created a legacy of development including the airport, social service networks, rapid transit systems, county parks and the Community College of Allegheny County. Donated in 1995 but not transferred to the Museum Division until March 2013.

Related person Leonard C. Staisey (1920 - 1990)

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