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Series 10: Court documents, 1984 - 1988

 Series — Box: MSS228.6

Scope and Contents

This series includes papers from two cases where Philip was asked by attorneys to provide her experience as an interpreter and ASL linguist. Both cases involved non-English-speaking Latino defendants who appealed their verdicts on the basis that non-English-speaking Latinos were not allowed to serve as jurors in Massachusetts even though non-English-speaking deaf people were. The series includes correspondence, memoranda, legal briefs, and an affidavit dictated by Philip.

Dates

  • Creation: 1984 - 1988

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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