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Spelling NSF in sign language.
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William C. Stokoe, Jr. (1919-2000), who pioneered the scientific study of American Sign Language.
Credit: Gallaudet University Press
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Spelling NSF in sign language.
Credit: Photodisc
William C. Stokoe, Jr. (1919-2000), who pioneered the scientific study of American Sign Language.
Credit: Gallaudet University Press