Barry, Elizabeth Willard, 1814-1883

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Booklet, biographical information and memorial from minutes

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Two photostat copies and typed transcript. Chicago. Asks his permission to add his name as member of Board of Counsellors in state organization [Encloses a copy of act of Incorporation] Original copy at Library of Cognress, microfilm in the Illinois State Library. PS-81, TYP-324

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A.L.S. Accomplished much in a brief session at Grand Council. Program well planned by Regent and Secretary. Glad Mrs. Broadwell is chairman of the House Committee and Mrs. Halsted relieved of some of her many duties. Tells her instructions given Nathan on cleaning, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. Must be kept clean. ER-17, p. 254

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A.L.S. Petersham. Regarding a Mr. W (Williams ?) who has been asking for collections for Mount Vernon without her authority. ER-23, p. 297

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A.L.S. Advises Mr. Riggs of her course in replying to circulated letter from a Mr. Williams - sent to her through Miss Hamilton. ER-23, p. 295

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A.L. Incomplete. Incomplete letter. Her report is a review of improvements at Mount Vernon under the Regent. She believes Regent has acted in good faith and would be fatal to make known to public that Council is divided in its opinions of how to proceed. Must straighten affairs there, retain Miss Cunningham in her position, but strip her of power. ER-5, p. 155

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A.L.S. Baltimore. Introduces Mr. Volkmar, an artist, who comes to examine painting in Illinois room. ER-5, p. 162

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A.L.S. Petersham. Praises him for aiding Mount Vernon. Is preparing her report. Has ready the listing of the MVLA but not the financial records. Asks his help to work with Miss Cunningham to put them in "business order." ER-5, p. 151

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A.L.S. Petersham. Praises his "wisdom and sagacity" in relations with the Regent. Prudence and reticence on the part of the Ladies now is all that's needed. Defends the Regent who will not return to Mount Vernon. ER-5, p. 153

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A.L.S. Petersham. Has finished report and sent it to Regent to see before it is published. Received letters from Mrs. Sweat and Mrs. Hudson and a document they want her to sign. Unwilling to accept second-hand evidence. Asks whether statements in Mrs. Hudson's letter are correct, has he the entire, unreserved and unfettered control of affairs there? If not, more drastic measures must be taken by Council, but fears this may mean utter disruption of Association. ER-5, p. 151

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A.L.S. Petersham, Massachusetts. Will go soon to Boston to persuade Mrs. Hopkinson to take Vice Regency for Massachusetts, or find some other person suitable. Wil try to find a better secretary than Mrs. Tiffey, more capable officially and more agreeable socially. ER-17, p. 163

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A.L. letter cut into pieces. Chicago. Committee charmed with Delaware Room. Most satisfactory of any in Mansion. Prepared a paper on Mount Vernon that she has given before a private school and a club. ER-17, p. 253

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A.L. incomplete. She will stay after Council to attend to Committee business. News of Council. Restoration of old avenue from lodge to Mansion. Feelings of Vice Regent's towards former Regent seem to be ameliorated. ER-17, p. 243

Scope and Contents A.L. Incomplete and clipped. Chicago. Have money to restore West Parlor. Emmert and Quartley to do work. Ceiling to be removed, new plastering to replace stucco, lost pieces restored, paint scraped off wainscoting, original color reproduced. Arms over mantel to be painted in heraldic colors, also crest and monogram in fireplace, old cornices renewed. Will keep to original when it can be discovered. Facsimile of furniture in Hamilton family in New York which Mount Vernon can copy. Had...

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A.L. Incomplete letter. Shelter Island, New York. Heard reports of Council, gave her proxy to Mrs. Ball. Regent presided with great dignity. Northern Vice Regents think there is "none her equal" in all respects. Wants to be at Mount Vernon meeting in October when French delegation is received and accompany them to Yorktown. Papers say Mr. Corcoran offers to pay expenses. Mrs. Ball denies this. Asks Mrs. Comegys to go with her. ER-17, p. 256

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A.L.S. Clipped letter. Matter of where in the Mansion to place the "Lafayette Chair." Discusses assassination of President Garfield. Has asked Lafayette's grandson for mementos of the General. Chair was sent. Hopes something can be done with French delegates to Yorktown Festival. ER-17, p. 257

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A.L.S. Chicago. A committee for renovating and decorating the Illinois room has gone to Mount Vernon and then to New York and Boston. Asks her help for them in their project. ER-5, p. 158

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A.L.S. Chicago. The Ladies are not inclined to touch the room until all plans are matured and submitted to the approval of a skilled artist-architect for criticism. She prepared a paper giving sketch of origin, progress, and purposes of the Association to give to several groups. ER-5, p. 159

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A.L.S. Chicago. Her ladies have decided not to do anything about floor or furnishings in Illinois room until after next Council. Condemns wood carpets in Illinois room, prefers solid oak. Sorry of necessity of "arching the hall." ER-5, p. 159

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A.L.S. Chicago. Restored the picture to its original state. Contracted to have Illinois Room restored to original condition. Will make drawing of ceiling, take down stucco work, restore lost pieces, etc. Believes first thing to be done on lower floor isn't to furnish "but to make the rooms ready for furniture." Thinks it would have good effect on public if entire interior could be artistically restored. ER-5, p. 163

Scope and Contents A.L.S. Chicago. Mrs. Leiter to see chair in New York and will have designs drawn of it and the set owned by Mr. John Hamilton, which are facsimile of those formerly at Mount Vernon. Next thing for them to do is to have all the rooms renewed before furnishing and then furnish slowly with just the right pieces. She is canvassing state for money to furnish Illinois room. Wants to reproduce everything that was originally in the room. Details of work to be done in Illinois room. Original color...

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A.L.S. Chicago. Hopes boat arrangements will be satisfactory. Endorses appointment of Mrs. Sweat. Mrs. Farnsworth's resignation. Difficulty finding a Boston lady to take on Mount Vernon duties. A club of ladies ready to furnish Illinois room. ER-5, p. 157

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A.L.S. Petersham, Massachusetts. Appreciates arduous duties she has as Secretary of Council. Artist, Volkmar, has taken away painting in Illinois room for restoraton. He says picture was undoubtedly built in wall of the house. "He pronounces it to be a fine painting..." ER-5, p. 161

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A.L.S. Chicago. Pictures being circulated. Depression makes it difficult to make much money for the cause. Optimistic about results in Illinois. ER-5, p. 149

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A.L. Incomplete. Quotes document of censure of Regent which Mrs. Sweat sent her to sign. She refuses to sign at present, but agrees Regent should leave Mount Vernon at once. ER-5, p. 155

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A.L.S. Petersham, Massachusetts. Probably written to Nancy Halsted. Engaged Volkmar of Baltimore to renew photo in Illinois room at Mount Vernon. It is restored to original brightness. Engaged skilled artists to make suggestions and estimates on room. Mrs. Comegys' affliction. Insists Mount Vernon Report should contain financial report. ER-5, p. 161

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One news clipping from the Salem Advocate "Mount Vernon Association" addressed to the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem; and one printed circular by the Vice Regent for Illinois, Elizabeth Barry, "Mount Vernon. An Address to the People of Illinois."

Scope and Contents A.L.S. San Francisco. Is unable to attend Council in June but encloses proxy as election of Regent is of great concern to her. Hopes choice will not be made by a minority present even if proxies of others are obtained. Question needs discussion of merits of those best adapted to office. Brings up constitutional rights of this election. Favors Mrs. Harper for Regent, gives reasons for choice. Regrets Miss Cunningham's resignation, suggests an honorary office for her which would give her...

Scope and Contents Copy. Submits his impressions after examining MVLA affairs in connection with her expected report. Evidence found of Miss Cunningham's unquestionable devotion, fidelity and self sacrifice, her own pure and disinterested motives may blind her to public's criticism. Discusses annual meetings, reports made to the public, appointed officers, the constitution, etc. Mrs. Barry's report can deal only with last Council, showing work done but should not overlook the serious complaints of public. To...