Anne Sullivan Accepting an Honorary Degree from Temple University
Anne Sullivan Accepting an Honorary Degree from Temple University
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Anne Sullivan Accepting an Honorary Degree from Temple University
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In 1931 Temple University gave Anne Sullivan an honorary degree. At first she declined, but the President persisted. At Keller's insistence, "Teacher" finally accepted the degree. Group photograph of Anne Sullivan (center), Helen Keller (to the left), Polly Thomson (at the far left) and four unidentified men all wearing academic regalia.