Helen Keller

By bschil@neisd.net

  • Born

    June 27,1880 Tuscumbia, AL.

  • Illness

    She became deaf, blind, and could not speak. She developed a high fever, the doctor could not find a diagnosis to her illness.

  • Annie Sulliva arrives

    Annie Sullivan becomes Helen's new teacher

  • Learns to read

    She learns to read in braille.

  • Speech Lessons

    Helen begins to take speech lessons.

  • Sarted school 1894-1896

    Schools: Horace Mann for deaf, Wright-Humason School for Deaf, Cambridge School for Young Ladies.

  • Father Dies

    Helen's father Arthur H. Keller,dies.

  • Published Book

    Her book 'The Story of My Life' is published.

  • Speaks Out

    Helen begins to speak out on social issues other than her life, such as women's rights, socialism, unions, birth control, civil liberties, and justice for Black Americans.

  • College

    Attends Radcliffe College.

  • Comes to work

    Polly Thomson comes to work for Helen and Annie.

  • Perform 1919-1923

    Helen and Annie peform in "Vaudeville"

  • Movie

    Helen stars in "Deliverance", a silent movie about her life.

  • Mother dies

    Helen's mother, Kate Adams Keller, dies.

  • Hired

    Helen is hired by the American Foundation for the Blind as a find-raiser and speaker.

  • Travels 1924-1954

    Helen travels the world, visiting over 35 countries.

  • Annie Dies

    Annie Sullivan Macy dies. Polly Thomson assumes Sullivan's role.

  • Film released

    "The Unconquered", a documentary film about Helen's life is released.

  • Play Opens

    "The Miracle Worker" , a play about Helen's life, is released.

  • Stroke

    Helen suffers a stroke and retires from public life.

  • Recievies Medal

    Helen receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

  • Dies

    Helen Keller dies at the age of 88 years old in her sleep.