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Washington, D.C, 1921. "J.E. Wright, Gallaudet Class of 1921." View full size. 4x5 glass negative, National Photo Company Collection.

J.E. Wright is at the stairs of the large building on left. College Hall was completed built in 1878 as a men's dormitory. Right now it's administration offices.
Ah, those grass basketball courts of yore... you Yanks and your shiny wood floors!