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1888 photo depicts Helen Keller, teacher
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1888 photo depicts Helen Keller, teacher

Women – Researchers have uncovered a rare photograph of a young Helen Keller with her teacher Anne Sullivan, nearly 120 years after it was taken on Cape Cod and tucked inside a family album.

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Rating: +13 (+13/-0) | 2008-03-05 19:56:39
not2needy
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FTA:

The photograph, shot in July 1888 in Brewster, shows an 8-year-old Helen sitting outside in a light-colored dress, holding Sullivan's hand and cradling one of her beloved dolls.

Experts on Keller's life believe it could be the earliest photo of the two women together and the only one showing the blind and deaf child with a doll â;; the first word Sullivan spelled for Keller after they met in 1887 â;; according to the New England Historic Genealogical Society, which now has the photo.

I have always been fascinated with Helen Keller, read her bio when i was just a kid!

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Rating: +12 (+12/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:26:47
texangelwings
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That was a great picture! I always enjoyed the story of Helen Kellers life!

Thanks not2needy!

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:29:36
not2needy
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You're so welcome tex.

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Rating: +1 (+1/-0) | 2008-03-07 11:36:18
RedRiverJ
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Same here, she was a remarkable lady who made so many positive contributions to everyone.

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:27:28
hurr1
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Helen Keller,what a remarkable women.

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:29:16
not2needy
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Yes she was, I have read so much about her, and watch the movie of her life many years ago too.

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:31:20
hurr1
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I started out doing black and white photography when I was a young man. The quality of that photographic is also remarkable to survive this long.

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:32:39
not2needy
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I know, i thought so too. Maybe being in that book for so many years without being handled. It may have been electronically enhanced too. If that's the right way of saying it.

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Rating: +3 (+3/-0) | 2008-03-06 12:49:35
Dionys
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It depends on the process, but quite a few of them could easily survive the time, especially if kept away from the damaging effects of sunlight. You can't say the same for most ink-jet prints these days.

Part of the quality is in the camera-type used, as well.

A lovely picture. Both beautiful, strong, inspiring women.

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Rating: +10 (+10/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:36:48
smithichie
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My daughter was just learning about Helen Keller today at school, so your story made for excellent timing.

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Rating: +8 (+8/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:41:47
not2needy
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That's great smithi, maybe she could print this off and share it with her class.

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Rating: +9 (+9/-0) | 2008-03-05 20:39:18
engineer
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Great picture and reminder!!

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Rating: +8 (+8/-0) | 2008-03-05 21:54:01
rdy2rck
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The Helen keller story is a true miracle of percerverance and a perfect excample of what man can do,

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Rating: +3 (+3/-0) | 2008-03-06 12:50:02
Dionys
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What Women can do ;)

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Rating: +7 (+7/-0) | 2008-03-06 04:20:44
sociopal
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Nice Pic not2needy. Thanks!

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Rating: +5 (+5/-0) | 2008-03-06 08:58:52
Will1313
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Thanks n2n.. great story about a great woman....

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Rating: +2 (+2/-0) | 2008-03-06 14:37:04
AlphaGnosis
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You horrid person.

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Rating: +1 (+1/-0) | 2008-03-06 20:14:10
Will1313
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Rating: +0 (+0/-0) | 2008-03-07 13:10:29
bluetexasvalley
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Reported!

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Rating: +6 (+6/-0) | 2008-03-06 09:51:50
dandt1612
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It is SO great when old photos are found. Thanks fror the view.

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Rating: +5 (+5/-0) | 2008-03-06 12:24:48
marshx
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wow, pretty good quality for a 120yr old photo!

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Rating: +3 (+3/-0) | 2008-03-06 12:31:21
Mdiar
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Great pic!

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Rating: +3 (+3/-0) | 2008-03-06 14:37:53
AlphaGnosis
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The photo and story made me cry! What a beautiful picture.

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Rating: +0 (+0/-0) | 2008-03-29 07:40:17
mandy9392
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These old photos are great. Amazing!

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