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Mary Amelia Ingalls (January 10, 1865 – October 20, 1928) was born near the town of Pepin, Wisconsin. She was the first child of Caroline and Charles Ingalls and older sister of writer Laura Ingalls Wilder , known for her Little House book series.
For example, in the original version of Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories, Mary goes blind as a result of scarlet fever, with the family struggling for years before they save enough money to send her to a school for the blind. The historical Mary never married, nor became a teacher.
At the age of 11, Anderson landed the role of Mary Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie. She would go on to star in the series for eight seasons, beginning in 1974, and leaving after season seven; she later appeared in three episodes of season eight in late 1981. Anderson with Lance Kerwin in the television film James at 15 (1977)
In many instances, Laura refuses to take Rose’s advice, such as leaving out how her sister Mary Ingalls becomes blind and is admitted to the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School. Instead, Laura follows her instincts about what should be included in the story and makes the incident a defining moment in By the Shores of Silver Lake. Conversely ...
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They stay past Christmas, and at New Year's the Ingalls visit the Boasts' small home for dinner. To pass time, Mrs. Boast shares her collection of newspapers with Laura and shows the Ingalls how to make a what-not. [6] Later, Reverend Alden unexpectedly visits, and after learning Mary is blind, informs Ma that there is a college for the blind ...
Mary Kinney Updated July 14, 2016 at 7:33 PM Laura Ingalls Wilder's autobiography, 'Pioneer Girl' details her life in the country, but the picture is less than perfect.
Perhaps the most famous graduate of this institution, what later was renamed the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School, was Mary Ingalls. On New Year’s Day, 1922, Helen Keller visited Des Moines.