Letter to Martha Berry from Emily Vanderbilt Hammond
Emily Hammond a beautiful letter she has received from Mrs. Chisholm with Martha Berry. Hammond urges Berry to write Chisholm since she'll probably make a generous gift to the schools.
Emily Hammond's 1926 letter includes a cheque (check) from Mrs.(?) Cushing to Berry and indicates they will appreciate receiving Miss Berry's "lovely letters." Hammond then thanks Miss Berry for the Kodak pictures and the Alumni Magazine, and she also suggests Miss Berry bring or ship the movie from "the meeting" a few days ahead of her arrival.
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Emily Vanderbilt Hammond writes to Martha Berry following the 1926 Chautauqua. She references a letter to Mr. Ochs and asks for approval from Martha Berry to have her letter published in the Chattanooga newspaper. Mrs. Hammond inquires whether money has arrived at Berry from several personal and business contacts made earlier in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Hammond writes about several gifts that are to be used for scholarships and an endowed day in memory of Mrs. Waldo Richards, and provides detailed information about plans for the pilgrimage.
Hammond writes to Martha Berry with news on the upcoming pilgrimage and her family.
Hammond advises Berry to tell Lucille La Verne that Berry would prefer La Verne not advertise that she is fundraising for the schools. Hammond provides a contact who may be able to tell Berry what kind of a person La Verne is.
Hammond encloses a letter from Lucille La Verne that "shows such a nice spirit that I want you to read it."
Emily Hammond sends Martha Berry a letter about a $2,500 donation made by her uncle, Henry T. Sloane. Mrs. Hammond also discusses a $10 check written by Mrs. Sturgis and a check from Mrs. Cosgrove that will be sent to Martha Berry. Lastly, Mrs. Hammond tells Martha Berry that 20 people are interested in the Pilgrimage on April 15th and that she will do her best to accompany them.
Mrs. Hammond's 1929 letter to Martha Berry thanks her for the bundle of kindling Miss Berry sent her for Christmas. She wishes Miss Berry a happy New Year and many new friends and supporters. She expects to start preparations for her next pilgrimage very soon.
In this letter Mrs. Hammond says that Martha Berry spoke wonderfully the day before and that the mail brought over eight thousand dollars worth of chekcs. She also sends some of the letter for Martha Berry to read and asks if she will join her for lunch.
Emily Hammond wishes everyone at Berry a wonderful Easter.
Emily Vanderbilt Hammond asks Berry to review an article Mrs. Hitchcock has written for Hammond's Berry Booklet. Hammond provides details about the recently organized Association of Berry Pilgrims, including publicity suggestions from Mr. John Leighton. Hammond hopes that Berry will be able to attend the annual meeting of the association, planned for November 15.
Hammond sends $1,000 because she knows there are always extra expenses at the end of the school year. Hammond hopes Berry is not too tired after commencement, and asks her to visit them in Mt. Kisco.
Hammond sends articles from the Pilgrims in case they can be used in the Highlander. Hammond spoke about Berry recently, which led to an invitation for Berry to speak in the fall. Arrangements for Berry to speak at St. Bartholomew are in progress.
Hammond encloses a check for $1,500 and advises that Berry mention this and another contribution of $2,500 when she speaks to the Pilgrims at Hammond's home on Nov. 17. Hammond asks Berry what she would think of sharing radio time with Katherine Tift Jones if the National Broadcasting Company cannot broadcast her speech on the planned date. Hammond has engaged a publicist for the St. Bartholomew's Church speech and hopes Berry will give a personal interview.