The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently released this photograph from 1888. It is believed to be the earliest photograph of Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan.The thing I find most incredible is a comment from Thaxter Spencer, the photograph's original owner. Regarding the possible importance of the photograph, Spencer said "I never thought much about it. It just seemed like something no one would find very interesting."
When will people ever come to realize the importance of paper ephemera -- especially something like this?
You can read more about the amazing discovery here.
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