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Helen Keller

Helen Keller. Born July 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama At 19 months a fever left her blind and deaf She learned to communicate using gestures—and was an unruly, undisciplined child. Helen as a child. Captain Keller, Helen’s father. Kate Keller, Helen’s Mother. Annie Sullivan.

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Helen Keller

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  1. Helen Keller • Born July 27, 1880 in Tuscumbia, Alabama • At 19 months a fever left her blind and deaf • She learned to communicate using gestures—and was an unruly, undisciplined child • Helen as a child

  2. Captain Keller, Helen’s father Kate Keller, Helen’s Mother

  3. Annie Sullivan • Lost majority of sight by five • She and brother sent to poorhouse • Educated at Perkins Institute • Began working with Helen in 1887

  4. The Cottage • Annie’s first task was to instill obedience • She and Helen moved into a small cottage near the main house • Helen had to rely on Annie for everything

  5. Water • Annie achieved her goal: Helen became an obedient child • Helen still did not understand the connection of finger spelling and life • Then one day came an experience at the water pump…

  6. Teacher and Helen • Annie was “Teacher” • Helen and Annie became lifelong companions • Helen went on to write books, travel the world, meet the famous, soothe the wounded, and inspire the world

  7. The Keller Homestead Helen loved nature A Radcliffe Graduate of 1904 Cum Laude

  8. Friends “She doesn't know merely things, she is splendidly familiar with the meanings of them. When she writes an essay on a Shakespearean character, her English is fine and strong, her grasp of the subject is the grasp of one who knows, and her page is electric with light. Has Miss Sullivan taught her by the methods of India and the American public school? No, oh, no; for then she would be deafter and dumber and blinder than she was before. It is a pity that we can't educate all the children in the asylums.”- Mark Twain Following the Equator

  9. Friends, Family, and the Famous Flying Kites with Alexander Graham Bell, 1901 Mother Kate, brother Phillip--1918 Mark Twain

  10. Friends, Family and the Famous Annie and Helen play chess Checkers with Polly, 1956 Visiting wounded soldiers

  11. Accomplishments and Awards 1955 award in recognition of helping physically handicapped become employed Awarded Oscar for documentary The Unconquered in1953 1964 awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom—civilian’s highest honor

  12. The public must learn that the blind man is neither a genius nor a freak nor an idiot. He has a mind which can be educated, a hand which can be trained, ambitions which it is right for him to strive to realize, and it is the duty of the public to help him make the best of himself so that he can win light through work." -- Helen Keller

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