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Series 5: Captain Kangaroo correspondence and scripts, 1971 - 1978

 Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

In 1978, Fjeld and Timothy “Timi” Near appeared in a segment of the popular syndicated children’s show Captain Kangaroo. They demonstrated the fingerspelling alphabet and American Sign Language (ASL), and told and acted out “Little Red Riding Hood” using ASL. This series includes correspondence between Fjeld and the Captain Kangaroo producers arranging the visit, drafts of a script for the segment, a press release and some media clippings on Captain Kangaroo, and a collection of mail from viewers of the program, as well as letters to Fjeld from her friends and associates on the appearance.

Dates

  • Creation: 1971 - 1978

Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (6 document cases)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository

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