Find information about famous deaf people

We recommend starting with the Gallaudet University Library Guide to Deaf Biographies. If you need help, contact us.

To find a particular person

• Click "Browse Names"
• Click the first letter of the person's last name
• Click the name of the person

To find people who did a particular kind of work

• Click "Browse Occupations"
• Click the first letter of a kind of work (example: "A" for "Air pilot")
• Click the occupation

To find a people from a particular country or ethnicity

• Click "Browse Nationalities/Ethnicities"
• Click a nationality or ethnicity

You may also search by keyword.

Sample entry:

Each entry includes a list of information sources. For complete information about each source, click "Sources."

People who are not current Gallaudet students, faculty, or staff members are welcome to use the sources in the Library. The Library cannot lend items directly to visitors or provide items by mail. Ask the Library staff for information about how to request items from the Library.