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Oliver Wendell Holmes

Poet and physician who met Helen and corresponded with her.

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Also known as Dr. Holmes, Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes

First appearance: vii

Oliver Wendell Holmes shows up with force in XXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Poet visited by Helen and Miss Sullivan; Helen recited poetry and made him weep.

Oliver Wendell Holmes first appears in 0010 vii.

In XXIII: Poet visited by Helen and Miss Sullivan; Helen recited poetry and made him weep.

Later, in Letters (1887–1901): Poet and physician; Helen writes to him after a visit, sharing her thoughts on reading and nature.

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