Copy of the article in the Atlanta Journal-Constition
A copy of an article from the Atlanta Journal Constitution that was hoped to be used to raise money for Berry.
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Letter to Marion M. Jackson from Martha Berry
Martha Berry writes to Mr. Jackson saying that it was wonderful to hear his voice on the phone and that she sent him all the literature they have. She explains that Mr. Ford only gave them the buildings and several cars and trucks. She says that they're still suffering from the Ford boom and the editor of the Rome Tribune won't retract the article. She says that she is looking forward to his article and tells him that she will help him with whatever he needs.
Letter to Martha Berry from Marion M. Jackson
Marion M. Jackson says that he would be happy to help her with publicity, saying that he has already spoken with Alston and Maddox so he is familiar with the situation and is already at work. He discusses the incorrect article in the Rome News-Tribune as well as the Ford gifts.
Letter to Marion Jackson from Martha Berry
Letter enclosing an article from the Rome paper about Henry Ford's donation of buildings to the Girls school and asking for an article to be written for the Atlanta paper. Apparently the is some controversy over assertions made in the Rome paper of Ford's contribution to endowment and/or contribution to Martha Berry's home place.
Miss Berry writes to Mr. Jackson explaining that Mr. Ford gave buildings at the Girls' Schools but had nothing to do with her personal home. She encloses an article from the Rome paper who refuses to refute the article even though it's incorrect. She asks Mr. Jackson to write an article for the Atlanta paper stating the truth about the Fords and their help at The Berry Schools.
Letter to Miss Martha Berry from Mary Anderson
Mary Anderson from Good Housekeeping Magazine asks Martha Berry for her permission to enter her (Martha Berry) in the "Twelve Greatest Women in America" contest. She asks for the necessary information to write a 200 word article on Martha Berry's achievements.
Letter to Luddilla Isnard from Martha Berry
Miss Berry writes to Madam Isnard thanking her for her perfect dress and hopes to see her next fall. She also thanks Madam Isnard's friend who helped with the fitting.
Letter to Martha Berry from Miss Emma N. Ireland
Miss Ireland sends her best wishes and $25 to wonderful Miss Berry.
Letter to Martha Berry from Mrs. David Ireland
In this letter Mrs. Ireland donates ten dollars to the Berry Schools.
Letter to Martha Berry from Mrs. Ireland
Mrs. Ireland writes to apologize for not being able to send money earlier due to being out of the city, but encloses a $10 check.
Letter to Mrs. F. M. Inman from Martha Berry
Martha Berry writes to Mrs. F. M. Inman to request that she visit Berry in the next week so that they may talk over plans about the Mothers' Building.