Letter from Helen Keller to Clara Ford, 1949
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Artifact Overview
Helen Keller was an advocate for the blind and deaf communities. She had lost both her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months, but with the help of dedicated teachers and companions she overcame these disabilities. After the Second World War, Keller traveled the world working for the American Foundation of Overseas Blind. In 1949, Keller wrote this letter thanking Clara Ford for her support.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
24 March 1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written from Helen Keller's home "Arcan Ridge" in Westport, Connecticut.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.453
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Letterheads
Technique
Typewriting
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 7.25 in
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