Percival Hall | |
|---|---|
 Percival Hall Portrait | |
| 2nd President of Gallaudet University | |
| In office September 22, 1910 – June 16, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Miner Gallaudet |
| Succeeded by | Leonard M. Elstad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1872 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | November 7, 1953 (aged 81) Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse(s) | Carolyn L. Clarke (1895-1896) (d. 1896) Ethel Zoe Taylor (1900-1953) |
Percival Hall (September 16, 1872 – November 7, 1953)[1] was the second president of Gallaudet University (then Gallaudet College) from 1910 until 1945.[2] He was a strong advocate of the use of sign language in the education of the deaf, and also an advocate for deaf rights to vote, work, participate in sports, marry, and drive automobiles.[1]
- ^ a b Papers of Dr. Percival Hall, Gallaudet University Archives Archived 2008-08-28 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Presidents & Terms, Gallaudet University Archived 2009-02-21 at the Wayback Machine