Rare Photo Of Helen Keller Found

Rare Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan Picture Found



A rare picture of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan has been found by researchers. The photo dates back to 1888 when Keller was only 8-years-old. The photo shows Sullivan holding Keller’s hand while the girl is cradling her baby doll.


The Miracle Worker final scene

Helen Adams Keller (June 27, 1880 – June 1, 1968) was an American author, activist and lecturer. She was the first deafblind person to graduate from college.

The story of how Keller's teacher, Anne Sullivan, broke through the isolation imposed by a near complete lack of language, allowing the girl to blossom as she learned to communicate, has become known worldwide through the dramatic depictions of The Miracle Worker.

What is less well known is how Keller's life developed after she completed her education. A prolific author, she was well traveled, and was outspoken in her opposition to war. She campaigned for women's suffrage, workers' rights and socialism, as well as many other progressive causes.