Helen Keller Artifact Collection
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 8: Artifacts
Artifacts in the Helen Keller Archival Collection.
Bully Box 23
Medal from President of Chile, Bernardo O'Higgins Merit Award Medal. 2 1/4" x 1 1/2", Chile. 05/30/1953. Artifact # 204
| Item Date: | 05/30/1953 |
| Artifact item type: | Medal |
| Artifact number: | 204 |
| Provenance: | President of Chile |
| Main description: | Bernardo O'Higgins Merit Award Medal |
| Country of origin: | Chile |
| Year of acquisition by Helen Keller: | 05/30/1953 |
| Person to first name: | Helen |
| Person to middle initial: | A |
| Person to last name: | Keller |
| Person to affiliation: | American Foundation for the Blind |
| Subject material search: | Enamel |
| Additional details: | Gold and blue enamel star with Eagle clasp and blue ribbon. In presentation case with certificate in leather roll case. |
| Size (inches): | 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" |
| AFB acquisition date: | 12/31/1968 |
| Designation: | A |
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