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Caroline Derby

A friend and correspondent who helped Helen with her writing.

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Also known as Miss Caroline Derby, Miss Derby, Carrie

First appearance: ii letters 1887 1901

Caroline Derby first appears in 0027 ii letters 1887 1901.

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HKHelen KellerKAKate Adams Kel…FDFrancis Demetr…ASAnne SullivanJPJohn P. Spauld…CDCaroline Derby

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