Helen Keller Visiting Menlo Park Laboratory, Greenfield Village, October 8, 1930
01
Artifact Overview
Helen Keller (1880-1968) visited the Henry Ford's newly opened museum and Greenfield Village in 1930. Keller lost both her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months due to illness. This remarkable woman, with the help of dedicated teachers and companions, overcame these setbacks and became an advocate for others with similar disabilities.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
08 October 1930
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.O.19848
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8.125 in
Keywords |
|---|
03
Related Content
article
Research Roads: From Clara Ford to Helen Keller
Discover how a visit to our Benson Ford Research Center to research Clara Ford led down a fascinating rabbit hole to the life of Helen Keller.