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Up for sale is a compelling, vintage collection of historical paper ephemera detailing the history, education, and religious services available to the visually impaired in the early-to-mid 20th century. This lot features pieces from the American Bible Society, the American Printing House for the Blind, and a rare institutional document from the state of Oklahoma.
The lot features:
1x Rare Institutional Information Sheet: Oklahoma School for the Blind (Muskogee, OK). This document details the school's roots as a 1897 tribal subscription school up through its state infrastructure. It features Mrs. O. W. Stewart listed as Superintendent (putting the era circa 1925–1940s).
6x "Sample of Revised Braille" Cards featuring embossed tactile Braille text for John 14:6 with "Service to the Blind" Pamphlets outlining general programs and early "Talking Bible" records on the back.
2x "Braille Alphabet" Cards showing visual and tactile alpha-numeric finger guides alongside Psalm 119:105 with "Serving the Visually Handicapped" Information Sheet on the back.
Condition:
Good vintage condition overall. The paper shows natural aging, light toning, and minor edge wear consistent with mid-century paper items. The text on the Oklahoma document is crisp and fully legible. Braille embossing on the sample cards remains distinct and highly tactile. Please review all photos closely to verify the exact condition of the lot.