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Biography: Anne Sullivan (1866-1936)
Anne Mansfield Sullivan's background was one of extreme poverty and misery.
When she was five years old she lost her sight, and was put into a
poorhouse when her family broke up. Eventually she attended the Perkins
School for the Blind in Boston. She was nicknamed "Spitfire" because she
behaved badly and was very rude; however the school's director realized
that she could become a talented pupil. Several years later, after two
operations, she regained her sight and graduated with honours.
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