Browse by Series (Type of Material)
- Series 1: General Correspondence - Expanded
- Sub Series 1: Legal & Administrative - Expanded
- Box 1: Birthplace: Alabama - Expanded
- Folder 1: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 2: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL - Expanded
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Letter from D. L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to Gustave Rysel, NYC regarding purchasing tract of land of Helen Keller's birthplace and creating a memorial.
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Correspondence between Gustave S. Eyssell, Dewey L. Wilson, and M.R. Barnett regarding possible financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation for the restoration of Helen Keller's birthplace, accompanied by a press release about grant awards.
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Correspondence between Polly Thomson, Evelyn D. Seide, Mrs. Loulie P. Rossmassler and Miss Davidson regarding the dedication ceremony of Helen Keller's birthplace, accompanied by an article on her birthplace purchased by the city of Tuscumbia, AL.
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Letter from Mrs. Loulie P. Rossmassler, NYC to Evelyn M. Davidson, NYC regarding dedication of Helen Keller home in Tuscumbia, AL.
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Letter from Evelyn M. Davidson to Mrs. Loulie P. Rossmassler regarding Helen Keller's schedule regarding possible visit to birth place.
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Press clipping in the Enlightener regarding American Foundation for the Blind's Exec. Dir. visit to restore Helen Keller birth place.
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Correspondence between Evelyn M. Davidson, Mr. Whittington, Dasie D. Shrader, Helen Keller, and Dewey L. Wilson regarding attendance at the dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to E. J. Henninger, President, City Commission, Tuscumbia, AL thanking him on Helen Keller's behalf for a donation and for their work to make Keller's birth place a shrine.
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Letter from E. J. Henninger, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding creation of Helen Keller Property Board by city of Tuscumbia.
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Letter from Evelyn M. Davidson to Mrs. W. D. Shrader regarding Helen Keller's inability to attend dedication.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Helen Keller Property Board, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC inviting him to the dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace in lieu of Keller who is unable to attend.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Helen Keller Property Board, Tuscumbia, AL to Helen Keller urging her to attend dedication ceremony.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Mrs. W. D. Shrader, Tuscumbia, AL confusion over date of dedication ceremony.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding fundraising for restoration project.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL regarding advice on restoring Helen Keller birthplace. Donating archival materials to home.
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Letter from U. S. Grant, 3rd, National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings to M. R. Barnett, AFB regarding historic preservation of Helen Keller birthplace.
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Letter from Lenore Smith, D.C. to M. R. Barnett regarding enclosing New York Times article on dedication of Helen Keller birth place, including press clipping from the New York Times about the event.
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Memorandum from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Emily Klinkhart, NYC regarding gifts solicited for Helen Keller birthplace fund.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding arrangements for dedication ceremony including movie star Luise Rainer and artifacts from American Foundation for the Blind.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to U. S. Grant, 3rd regarding letter from National Council for Historic Sites and Buildings regarding plans to create Helen Keller shrine.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Lenore W. Smith, Washington D.C. regarding arrangements for dedication ceremony including stars from Variety Clubs. Keller received award as outstanding humanitarian from latter.
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Memorandum from Mrs. Blankenhorn, NYC to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding a film magazine, including copy of magazine article and a list of grant-making foundations.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL regarding list of grant foundations and possible contributors to shrine. Shipping artifacts from American Foundation for the Blind.
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Copy of memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to Mr. Likely, NYC regarding shipping marble bust and photographs from American Foundation for the Blind to Helen Keller Property Board, Tuscumbia, AL.
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Memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding shipping marble bust by Hans-Albrecht Harrach and photographs by Yousuf Karsh to Tuscumbia, AL.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Helen Keller and Polly Thomson soliciting Helen Keller's thoughts about creating a shrine at her birth place, including Keller's attitudes to the South. Donating artifacts to the restored building. Expectation by Helen Keller Property Board to secure state government funds for project. Securing actors to attend dedication.
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Press clippings regarding dedication of Helen Keller birth place, Alabama.
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Memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to M. R. Barnett regarding Mrs. Migel questioning decision to send marble bust by Hans-Albrecht Harrach to Tuscumbia, AL.
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Memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to M. R. Barnett regarding duplicating photographs for Helen Keller birth place.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding publicity campaign for dedication of Helen Keller birth place.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to Jack Beresin, Philadelphia, PA regarding Variety Club involvement in dedication of Helen Keller birth place, 5/13/1952
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Letter from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to John H. Heffren, NYC requesting a duplicate photograph.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding publicity campaign for dedication of Helen Keller birth place.
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Memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding reproducing five frames of Helen Keller photographs.
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Telegram from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL regarding temporary loan of Helen Keller bust.
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Letter from M. R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL regarding photographs for and Variety Clubs plaque for birth place.
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Purchase order from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to Jean Bohne, NYC regarding framed photographs of Helen Keller.
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Memorandum from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding framed photographs of Helen Keller.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, NYC to M. R. Barnett, NYC regarding gratitude for marble bust, photographs and Variety Clubs plaque received for Helen Keller birth place.
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Letter from Helen Keller, King David Hotel, Jerusalem, Israel to M. R. Barnett, happily acknowledging childhood in Tuscumbia, plaque from Variety Clubs and tribute paid by Helen Keller Property Board.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL inviting attendance to "Helen Keller Day" and outline of events.
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Letter from M.R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL relating Helen Keller's enthusiasm for the dedication of her birthplace.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL inviting fellow Tuscumbians to dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace, including an article from The Tri-Cities Daily, Sheffield, AL proclaiming June 25, 1952 "Helen Keller Day."
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Letter from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL enclosing photographs of Helen Keller for publicity purposes.
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Documents sent and received by Dewey L. Wilson, Mary D. Campbell, and Jean Bohue regarding the preparations for the dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace, including photographs, plaques, and sculptures.
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Correspondence between M.R. Barnett, Mary D. Campbell, and Mr. Likely regarding photographs and frames for the Helen Keller Memorial.
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Memo from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to Mr. Likely asking shipment of framed Helen Keller pictures be sent to Dewey L. Wilson.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M.R. Barnett, NYC regarding receipt of Helen Keller photographs and attaching news articles from local newspapers, including articles from Decatur Daily Issue, Birmingham News, and Birmingham Herald regarding Helen Keller Day.
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Letter from Mary D. Campbell, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL enclosing descriptions of photographs of Helen Keller.
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Letter from M.R. Barnett, NYC to Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL regarding travel arrangements and his speech at the dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace, including copy of address to be read in case he cannot attend the dedication.
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Letter from Dewey L. Wilson, Tuscumbia, AL to M.R. Barnett, NYC regarding Helen Keller photographs and enclosing an article from the Birmingham News, including a flyer for tourist sites throughout Alabama.
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Program for the dedication ceremony of the "Helen Keller Shrine."
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Copy of resolution made by M.R. Barnett stating gratitude for the people of Tuscumbia, AL and the Helen Keller shrine.
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List of events, travel information, and food for Helen Keller Day.
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Copy of address by Helen Keller and given by Rev. Bruce Wideman regarding dedication of Helen Keller's birthplace.
- Folder 3: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 4: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 5: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 6: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 7: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 8: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Folder 9: Ivy Green, Tuscumbia, AL
- Box 2: Board of Trustees AFB
- Box 3: Death: Condolences - Funeral
- Box 4: Death: General - Memorials
- Box 5: Health - Helen Keller's Homes
- Box 6: Helen Keller's Homes - Investments
- Box 7: Investments
- Box 8: Investments
- Box 9: Investments
- Box 10: Investments
- Box 11: Legal: Consents A - D
- Box 12: Legal: Consents F - L
- Box 13: Legal: Consents M - S
- Box 14: Legal: Consents T - Z - Copyrights
- Box 15: Legal: Insurance - Will and Estate
- Box 16: Legal: Will and Estate - Record Repositories: AFB
- Box 17: Record Repositories: AFB
- Box 18: Record Repositories: AFB - Indiana University
- Box 19: Record Repositories: University of Iowa - UC Berkeley
- Sub Series 2: Advocacy & Work
- Sub Series 3: Individuals
- Sub Series 4: Media and Entertainment
- Sub Series 5: Commemorations
- Sub Series 6: Select Subjects
- Sub Series 7: General Public and Organizations
- Series 2: Writing about/by Helen Keller
- Series 3: Oversize print material
- Series 4: Press Clippings
- Series 5: Scrapbooks
- Series 6: Architectural drawings
- Series 7: Photographic material
- Series 8: Artifacts
- Series 9: Audio
- Series 10: Film