1932 Helen Keller Empire State Building NY Brochure Ephemera Times Wide Photo
$29.99
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Discover a remarkable piece of history with this vintage booklet/brochure, "The New York That Helen Keller 'Sees'". This unique ephemera features a captivating Times Wide World Photo on the cover, depicting Helen Keller and her secretary at the Empire State Observation Tower. Inside contains a poignant letter from Helen Keller herself, dated January 13, 1932, addressed to Dr. John Finley, where she eloquently describes her sensory experience and profound connection to New York City and the then-newly opened Empire State Building.
This historical brochure offers an extraordinary glimpse into Helen Keller's perspective on one of America's most iconic landmarks, demonstrating her ability to perceive beyond sight. It includes additional texts and a stunning aerial photograph of the New York City skyline from the Empire State Building, credited to Times Wide World Photo. The back cover features a striking image of the Empire State Building by Browning Studios. This item is a significant find for collectors of Helen Keller memorabilia, New York City history, and those interested in the disability rights movement and early 20th-century American culture. Its rich content and historical context make it a fascinating addition to any collection.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 9 by 6 inches
1932 Helen Keller Empire State Building NY Brochure Ephemera Times Wide Photo
$29.99
This historical brochure offers an extraordinary glimpse into Helen Keller's perspective on one of America's most iconic landmarks, demonstrating her ability to perceive beyond sight. It includes additional texts and a stunning aerial photograph of the New York City skyline from the Empire State Building, credited to Times Wide World Photo. The back cover features a striking image of the Empire State Building by Browning Studios. This item is a significant find for collectors of Helen Keller memorabilia, New York City history, and those interested in the disability rights movement and early 20th-century American culture. Its rich content and historical context make it a fascinating addition to any collection.
This item is from the family estate of Tennessee Senator Estes Kefauver. Estes also ran for President and vice President with Stevenson against Nixon/Eisenhower. At one time there was a fire in part of his childhood home. So this item may have some soot staining, discoloration/staining, creasing, has wear around the edges, may have a musty odor from storage with normal estate wear. Please see pictures/scans for more details. We have a large amount of ephemera from the Kefauver estate listed and or will be listing.
Measures approximately 9 by 6 inches
