Lot 102
Bell, Alexander Graham (1847-1922) Scientist and inventor, best known for inventing the telephone. Partly-printed Document Signed "Alexander Graham Bell," as president of The American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf, 4¾ x 9¼ in., n.p., June 2, 1891. The document certifies that Miss Jean Christmas has been elected a member of The American Association to Promote the Teaching of Speech to the Deaf and that she has paid the annual dues of $2.00. Fine. Bell's mother and wife were deaf, which had a great influence on his work. He spent years teaching "deaf mutes" and in training instructors to teach them, as well as funding research on deafness--all while perfecting the telephone and working on numerous other inventions.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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