Berry, Laura deRussey

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Request for Laura Berry to be Transferred to Carlisle as Matron
July 27, 1896 - August 20, 1896

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. 

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Request for Special Civil Service Exam for Berry
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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
National Archives and Records Administration
Berry Recollects a Carlisle Game with Pratt, 1902
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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Berry Informs Pratt of Mercer's Attempt to Become Superintendent, 1904
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…

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Berry Sends Pratt Support for His Resignation, 1904
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her sympathies and support in the wake of news that Pratt has resigned from the role of superintendent of Carlisle and been replaced by William Mercer.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.

Format:
Letters/Correspondence
Repository:
Yale University Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library