KELLER, Helen Adams (1880-1968). A small archive of materials related to the Hadley Institute for the Blind.
Sale 1336 - Fine Books and Manuscripts, including Worlds of Tomorrow, and Americana
Jun 7, 2024
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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KELLER, Helen Adams (1880-1968). A small archive of materials related to Hadley (Institute for the Blind), comprising:
DRUMMOND, Henry. Copy of a letter to Miss Derby. 27 May 1893. 2pp. -- L'UNION CENTRALE DES CONGRESS INTERNACIONALES DE LE'EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE.. Typed letter to J. Sallene. 6 November 1889. 1p. -- A group of 5 autograph notes related to conversations with Helen Keller, with 2 envelopes. Undated. -- KINNEY, Richard. Typed letter to Helen Keller unsigned. Undated. 1p. -- "Italy." Typed manuscript. Undated. -- Various Correspondence & Publications from the Janie Sprecher Collection, ca 1938-1939, regarding Helen Keller's dogs from Japan. -- BECKETT, Florence Mills. Letter regarding the donation of the collection. Pasadena, CA, 8 October 1959. -- HATHAWAY, Donald W. Typed letter unsigned to Mrs. James B. Beckett. 30 September 1959. One page. -- The Hadley School for the Blind. 1952 to 1965. Scrapbook. Brown binder. -- The Hadley School for the Blind Memories. Scrapbook. Black binder. -- [KELLER, Helen]. "Exhibit Profile." Black binder. -- Provenance for the Janie Sprecher Collection, ca 2017.
Together, approximately 16 items, various sized, condition generally very good.
From Hadley, formerly known as Hadley School for the Blind
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