Helen Keller reading a woman s fingers as another woman watches1914 Helen Keller reading a woman s fingers as another woman watches1914 Helen Keller (1880 ? 1968), American author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree. she campaigned for women s suffrage, labour rights, socialism, antimilitarism, and other similar causes. Editorial use only. All other uses to be cleared with the copyright owner (World History Archive), in advance., WHA_119_0222.jpg, Helen Keller; reading; woman s fingers; 1914; deaf-blind; American author; political activist; lecturer; women s suffrage; labour rights; socialism; antimilitarism; disability rights; education; communicat