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The following are diplomas granted to Gallaudet University graduate and undergraduate students and signed by United States President William McKinley who was president from 1897 until 1901.
Diplomas were also signed by Gallaudet President Edward Miner Gallaudet, president of the institution since its founding in 1864 until 1910.
During this period, the school was known as the Columbia Institution for the Deaf and Dumb which included the Kendall School primary programs and Gallaudet College.
U.S. President
Gallaudet President
William McKinley1897-1901
Edward Miner Gallaudet1864-1910
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John S. FisherBachelor's degreeJune 19, 1901
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