Harry was the youngest son of Curtis Reed and Augusta Lydia Ripley. He was born deaf and mute, and despite this handicap- was very successful.He graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA Degree in June of 1883. He married Dora Edna Andrews on December 25, 1883. They had two children, Edgar (1885-1851) and Clara (1889-??). He spent most of his life in the employ of the government printing office in Washington DC. He was one of the first to operate a linotype machine and is considered a pioneer of linotype. He also is credited as one of the founders of the Oshkosh School for the Deaf.
Harry was the youngest son of Curtis Reed and Augusta Lydia Ripley. He was born deaf and mute, and despite this handicap- was very successful.He graduated from Gallaudet University with a BA Degree in June of 1883. He married Dora Edna Andrews on December 25, 1883. They had two children, Edgar (1885-1851) and Clara (1889-??). He spent most of his life in the employ of the government printing office in Washington DC. He was one of the first to operate a linotype machine and is considered a pioneer of linotype. He also is credited as one of the founders of the Oshkosh School for the Deaf.
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