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Title
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Alice Cogswell, Statue
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Creator
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Wadsworth, Francis Laughlin
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Biographical Text
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Nine foot tall bronze statue of two large hands cradling a young girl, Cogswell, who is holding a book.
Cogswell, whose father founded the school, was the school’s first pupil. The hands holding her are symbolic of how the school protected and helped its students. Furthermore, the position of the hands form the word “light” in sign language, emphasizing the optimism of the school’s mission. This statue is located on the original grounds of the school.
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Text
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COMMEMORATING THE FOUNDER OF THE
AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
AMERICAN PIONEER INSTITUTION FOR THE HANDICAPPED
AT HARTFORD APRIL 15, 1817
THOMAS HOPKINS GALLAUDET
MASON FITCH COGSWELL LAURENT CLERC
DEDICATED BY THE
NEW ENGLAND GALLAUDET ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF
TO EXPRESS THE GRATITUDE OF THE DEAF OF THE NATION
APRIL 15, 1953
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Date Created
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1953-04-15
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Type
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English
Statue
