Letter of Thanks to Edsel Ford regarding Helen Keller's Visit to Greenfield Village, October 1930
THF130630 / Letter of Thanks to Edsel Ford regarding Helen Keller's Visit to Greenfield Village, October 1930
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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
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
28 October 1930
Subject Date
28 October 1930
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Charles F. F. Campbell for the Detroit League for the Handicapped, Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.128
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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