[stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello John and List:

     For several years, I have been helping the Jacobus tenBroek Memorial 
Library (JTL) collect items related to the history of the blind and in 
particular the works created by the blind. Walking Alone has already been 
cited. There is another book written about the ACB titled People of Vision 
(I may be off on the title.). Dr. Jernigan gave a speech, "Is History 
Against Us". This speech which is available as electronic text cites a 
number of famous blind people. Much information can be found in Beauties and 
Achievements of the Blind. I don't know if this book is available 
electronically. Dr. tenBroek's books are hard to find with the exception of 
the one he wrote on the Fourteenth amendment. This book was used as the 
basis for the arguments that were used to force the government to pay 
reparations to the Japanese for their forced internment during World War II.

     It is my opinion that the two best known blind people are Louis Braille 
and Helen Keller. Stories about them are in children's literature books. 
Many people may not realize it, but Fanny J. Crosby was blind and wrote 
between six and eight thousand hymns (Estimates vary.). Laura Dewey 
Bridgeman was actually the first deaf-blind child to receive an education. 
One book about her is The Imprisoned Guest. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Robert Jaquiss

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From: "John Lee Clark" <johnlee at clarktouch.com>
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Subject: [stylist] History, Heroes, and Authors


> Hey, all:
>
> I have some questions for you to have the pleasure of answering.
>
> I've been trying to find books on the history of the blind community, but
> without much luck.  Can you recommend some titles?
>
> Who are the biggest legendary figures or heroes of the blind community?
>
> Who are some of the blind authors that are celebrated and highly esteemed 
> in
> the blind community?  Has anyone written the Great Blind American Novel?
> What are some of the classics in the blind literary canon that are found 
> on
> the shelves of almost every blind person's home?
>
> Your answers will be most helpful!
>
> John
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