Richard Henry Pratt requests from W. N. Hailmann that Laura deRussey Berry be placed on the active list and transferred to the Carlisle Indian School as a matron, although he seems to want to employ her as a vocal music teacher.
Berry, Laura deRussey
July 27, 1896 - August 20, 1896
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
August 27, 1896
Richard Henry Pratt requests a special civil service examination be held to allow Laura deRussey Berry to the position of vocal instructor at the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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National Archives and Records Administration
November 23, 1902
Laura deRussey Berry writes to Richard Henry Pratt thanking him for tickets and a booklet for a recent Carlisle sports game, recollects elements of the game, and inquires about friends still working at the Carlisle Indian School.
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Letters/Correspondence
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
May 5, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt informing him that Captain William Mercer of the Eighth Infantry is trying to use his influence to have Pratt removed from his post as superintendent at Carlisle, and to have himself named as Pratt's successor. Mercer is ultimately successful in becoming…
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
June 27, 1904
Laura deRussey Berry, a former Carlisle employee, writes to Richard Henry Pratt sending her sympathies and support in the wake of news that Pratt has resigned from the role of superintendent of Carlisle and been replaced by William Mercer. Her letter also discusses personal news with Pratt.
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Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library