Steidemann, Arthur Otto

Deafened at age 10 by scarlet fever; graduated the Gallaudet School (St. Louis). Entered Gallaudet College's preparatory class at age 12 but, after one year, dropped out for 2 years to physically mature more before returning; at that time was the youngest person (and possibly still so) to graduate Gallaudet College/University. George Washington University School of Architecture, 1907. Draftsman for St. Louis architectural firms until ordained an Episcopal minister, 1928; main church was St. Thomas' Mission to the Deaf, St. Louis.