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Mini Booklet: NZ and USA sign language alphabet, in preparation for the upcoming XV World Deaf Games 1985

A mini booklet from Auckland Deaf Society Inc and Sports & Socials Club (Sports, Social and Recreation) promoting the upcoming Los Angeles World Deaf Games. It comes with two sign language alphabets – the New Zealand and USA alphabet. Ray Jenkin and Peter Murray were organising a travel package to the 1985 World Deaf Games.

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Peter F Murray
Peter F Murray
Ray (Raymond) Jenkin
Ray (Raymond) Jenkin

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Taonga source:
Auckland Deaf Society
Reference number:
SignDNA – Deaf National Archive New Zealand, 486-O-ADS
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