Janus: Papers concerning the Paget Gormon Sign Language

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Papers concerning the Paget Gormon Sign Language

Title	Papers concerning the Paget Gormon Sign Language
Reference	GBR/0012/MS Add.7920
Creator	Paget, Sir Richard, 1869-1955; Paget, Grace; Gorman, Dr. Pierre
Covering Dates	1928–1988
Extent and Medium	6 boxes
Repository	Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

Content and context

Sir Richard Arthur Surtees Paget (1869-1955), 2nd Baronet and barrister, began the 'New Sign Language' (later 'Systematic Sign Language') for the deaf, which was aimed in particular at the teaching of children with hearing and speech problems, in 1934. It was developed by his widow Grace Paget in collaboration with Dr Pierre Gorman. The Paget Gorman Society, a charitable trust which runs courses, publishes manuals, and acts as an examining body in the use of the system, refers to it as 'Paget Gorman Signed Speech'.

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.

The earlier papers were deposited on indefinite loan by Lady Paget in 1972, with additions in 1974 and 1978. Further deposits were made in February and April 1998 by the Paget Gorman Society.

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Papers concerning the Paget Gormon Sign Language, MS Add.7920

Index Terms

Paget, Sir Richard Arthur Surtees (1869-1955) 2nd Baronet, Barrister and Philologist

Manuscripts/MS Add.7920 contains:

Sir Richard Paget: correspondence.
18 files.

1928–1969

Sir Richard Paget: lectures, articles, publicity material.
11 files.

1928–1954

Lady Paget: correspondence and papers.
20 items.

1935–1978

Manuals of instruction (typed and duplicated).
12 items.

Jan. 1964-Apr. 1978

Research projects and evaluations.
8 items.

July 1973–1980