Tour the Hall

The Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is housed in the renovated 1926 wing of the American Printing House for the Blind building. Click on the pictures to see a larger version.


Three triangular kiosks displaying Plaques of the Inductees. Each kiosk has room for 18 plaques.


A closeup view of one face of a kiosk. The displayed plaques are: Helen Keller, Robert Irwin, Mary Bauman, Georgie Abel, Edwin Baker, and John Atkinson.


Display case containing relics and memorabilia of Hall of Fame inductees.


A closeup of some of the memorabilia--Max Woolly's 1947 Lion's Club President's Pin with a 50-year perfect attendence award, Donald Wedewer's AFB Migel Medal, and Max Woolly's Migel Medal pin (always worn as a tie tak) with one of his favorite ties.


The AERBVI Ambrose M. Shotwell Memorial Award presented to Russell Williams in 1994.


First Lady of Courage by Jan Roblin
This is a signed print of the original oil painting from Helen Keller's family home.
Donor: Ivy Green,
Birthplace of Helen Keller
Tuscumbia, Alabama


The Wall of Tribute. Learn more about the Wall of Tribute.


Another view of the Wall of Tribute


Hall of Fame: Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field is a project of the entire field of blindness. It is curated by the American Printing House for the Blind, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.

©2008, American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.