Letter from Annie Sullivan to Michael Anagnos, August 23, 1887 (p. 1 of 8)
Letter from Annie Sullivan to Michael Anagnos, August 23, 1887 (p. 1 of 8)
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Letter from Annie Sullivan to Michael Anagnos, August 23, 1887 (p. 1 of 8)
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Tuscumbia, Alabama August 23, 1887 Mr. Anagnos, My dear Friend, The list of words you were so kind to send me, have been a great help to me, and have afforded Helen much benefit and pleasure. Please do not think because you have not heard from me before, your kindness was unappreciated. If you could have seen Helen's joy, as her fingers discovered each familiar name or object, you would have been made very happy...
Samuel P. Hayes Research Library, Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, MA
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Notes:
Handwritten letter from Anne Sullivan to Michael Anagnos, Director of Perkins School for the Blind. Anagnos was responsible for sending Anne Sullivan to Tuscumbia, Alabama to teach Helen Keller. The letter discusses observations and details relating to the early education of Helen Keller.
