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Serving the Deaf community of Kansas since 1936
Olathe Club
of the Deaf
History:
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Established in 1936
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Known as "Night Hawk Club"
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Originally for group of men who got together to play games of cards.
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Stanley Fergason was the first President/ Treasurer.

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In 1941, the Club name changed to "Les Sourds Club".
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Meaning ‘The Deaf Mute Club’ in French.
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Meetings were held at several homes and rented hall in downtown until the upper floors of Frye Building (on corner of Chestnut and Park).
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Meetings were made at Frye building until this building was razed as part of Olathe’s Urban Renewal program.

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In 1949, the Club name was changed for 3rd time to "Olathe Club of the Deaf".
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The motion was made by Mr. Marra.
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Meetings were made at KSD Scout Cabin, St. Paul’s School, and various other locations.
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Bought the church in 1977– Deaf community raised $5,000 in a month for down payment.
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