The Victorian Deaf in England Part 2: Education and Employment

By Anne Sherman Today there are assumptions that the Victorian deaf-and-dumb were given the worst kinds of occupations due to their disability. My research shows that this was not initially true. Education. The education of the deaf-and-dumb in Britain started with the opening of the Braidwood’s Academy for the Deaf and Dumb in Edinburgh, Scotland…

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Genealogical Sources in Poland

by Katarzyna Smalcerz, Your Roots in Poland Family archives inform about the situation of the family, and they very often consist of genealogical registers. Also information about leaseholders and serfs can be found there. In addition, the following materials can be used in genealogical research: metrics, censuses, judicial and notarial documents, acts from universities, parties,…

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