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February 23, 1933
Askov American
Askov, Pine County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Miss Sonora Brustuen, blind since birth in 1900, overcame her handicap through music education at schools in Gary, SD, and Boston, returning to Summit, SD, to lead glee clubs, teach music, and organize choirs, earning acclaim as South Dakota's Helen Keller for her public service.
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A HANDICAP OVERCOME
A life dedicated to public service has caused citizens of Summit, S. D., to acclaim Miss Sonora Brustuen, blind since birth, as South Dakota's Helen Keller.
Born in 1900, she has spent the 32 years of her life in training herself to be of use and benefit to others. Her father was a pioneer business man and long the president of one of Summit's banks.
Miss Brustuen attended the South Dakota school for the blind at Gary, where she specialized in music. She was graduated in 1920.
Believing she had talent that could be developed, she went east and entered the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston. Here she studied piano and glee club work, graduating in 1924.
The blind girl returned to her home where, realizing the lack of cultural opportunities in the western town, she started a girls' glee club. Her work was recognized by civic-minded citizens and she was put on the regular school staff in charge of music, where she is employed today.
Her work has included the organization of a children's choir in the Lutheran Sunday school, musical director of the Sunday school and her school work. She has been president of the local Young People's League several times.
A life dedicated to public service has caused citizens of Summit, S. D., to acclaim Miss Sonora Brustuen, blind since birth, as South Dakota's Helen Keller.
Born in 1900, she has spent the 32 years of her life in training herself to be of use and benefit to others. Her father was a pioneer business man and long the president of one of Summit's banks.
Miss Brustuen attended the South Dakota school for the blind at Gary, where she specialized in music. She was graduated in 1920.
Believing she had talent that could be developed, she went east and entered the New England Conservatory of Music at Boston. Here she studied piano and glee club work, graduating in 1924.
The blind girl returned to her home where, realizing the lack of cultural opportunities in the western town, she started a girls' glee club. Her work was recognized by civic-minded citizens and she was put on the regular school staff in charge of music, where she is employed today.
Her work has included the organization of a children's choir in the Lutheran Sunday school, musical director of the Sunday school and her school work. She has been president of the local Young People's League several times.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Blind Musician
Helen Keller
South Dakota
Music Education
Public Service
Overcoming Disability
What entities or persons were involved?
Sonora Brustuen
Where did it happen?
Summit, S. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Sonora Brustuen
Location
Summit, S. D.
Event Date
Born In 1900
Story Details
Blind since birth, Sonora Brustuen trained in music at the South Dakota School for the Blind and New England Conservatory, then returned to Summit to organize glee clubs, teach music, direct choirs, and lead youth groups, dedicating her life to public service.