Ellen McClung Berry Letter
In this letter, dated March 11, 1960, from Palm Beach, Fla., the author (whose signature is unidentifiable) writes how hopeful he is that Ellen and Thomas Berry will visit him and Rhoda, my wren. He says that Helen and Donald are planning to come South for a week. Also, he mentions that Rhoda's health does not permit a trip to go see the Berrys. However, he says they are going on a trip April 1, 1960, with their Bahamian maid North, who loves Rhoda greatly.
Dates
- 1960 March 11
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
In this letter to Ellen McClung Berry, dated March 11, 1960, from Palm Beach, Fla., the author (whose signature is unidentifiable) writes of a trip and hoping for a visit from friends in the upcoming weeks.
Biographical/Historical Note
Ellen McClung Berry was born to Judge Hugh Lawson McClung, Jr., and Ella Gibson McClung. Her father was the fourth generation of McClungs to serve on the Board of Trustees, and her grandfather was the founder of Knoxville, James White. Berry and her husband Thomas H. Berry donated the fountain in the McClung Plaza at the University of Tennessee. They were both patrons to the arts, and there is a Quasi-Endowment for Professors of Art named after her.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to the University of Tennessee Libraries, Knoxville, Special Collections.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository