# Samuel Gridley Howe — The Story of My Life character guide

> Samuel Gridley Howe in The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Dr. Howe, Dr. Samuel Gridley Howe

**First appearance:** 0003-i-the-story-of-my-life

## Who they are

Founder of the Perkins Institution, who pioneered education for the blind.

## Relationships

### [Laura Bridgman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/laura_bridgman)

_professional_

Howe was Laura's teacher and the director of Perkins, who pioneered deafblind education.

### [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/helen_keller)

_social_

Helen admired Howe as a historical figure and pioneer in deafblind education.

### [Helen Keller](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/characters/helen_keller)

_social_

Helen admired Howe as a historical figure and pioneer in deafblind education.

## In the story

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_my_life_se/chapters/endnotes)

Referenced in connection with a centenary celebration at Tremont Temple.

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