This extraordinary archive, found in a garage sale of a descendant in Pasadena, California. is a hitherto unknown journey into Helen’s relationship with her mother and other relatives written, for the major part between ages 8 and 20. There’s a remarkable 7 page handwritten letter (illustrated) written when Helen was 8 years old. There are roughly 20 typed letters, doubtless dictated by Helen and typed flawlessly by Annie Sullivan, her assistant, displaying Helen’s poetic and empathetic side and remarkably close relationship with her mother. This`collection will revolutionize Keller scholarship.
