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The John Tracy Clinic was founded in 1942 by Louise Tracy, wife of actor Spencer Tracy. In 1925, the couple's son John was diagnosed with profound hearing loss at 10 months old. Mrs. Tracy worked with him and taught him lip-reading and encouraged him to learn how to speak. She opposed sign language. The clinic established programs to educate and offer emotional support to parents and their preschool deaf youngsters, free of charge. The clinic has locations in Los Angeles and Long Beach, and offers online services to families. Photograph caption dated May 24, 1958 reads "Valley net enthusiasts who will participate in June Tennis and Crumpet tournament brush up on court rules for benefit event. From left are Mmes. Melville Shavelson, hostess; William Gaisford and Jack Latham, court managers, and Lee Rombeau. John Tracy Clinic Women's Auxiliary is sponsor of project."
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John Tracy Clinic Women--California--San Fernando Valley Tennis players--California--San Fernando Valley Tennis rackets--California--San Fernando Valley Tennis courts--California--San Fernando Valley Books--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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