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August 16, 2025Cadernos de LinguísticaOpen Access

The Structure and Geography of the ASL Signing Community in the Mid-Nineteenth Century: The Hartford Gatherings of 1850 and 1854

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The mid-19th-century signing community became more urban, shifting focus to larger cities like New York and Boston, enhancing social and linguistic ties.
Demographic analysis showed the impact of educational institutions on the dispersion of the deaf community across the northeastern US.
Comparing residency of alumni at different times highlights how geographic mobility shaped regional variations in ASL use.
These findings may inform understanding of the historical evolution and social dynamics of the American Deaf community.

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Analysis of demographic data from 1850 and 1854 gatherings reveals changes in the deaf community's urban centers and social ties.

Power et al. (2025) studied this question.

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