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- Aerial View of the Berry Schools Campus, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- circa 1935
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Aerial View of the Berry Schools Campus, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- Henry and Clara Ford Planting a Tree in the Memorial Garden at Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, March 26, 1947 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- March 26, 1947
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Henry and Clara Ford Planting a Tree in the Memorial Garden at Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, March 26, 1947
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- Henry Ford at Berry Schools, Mount Berry, Georgia, 1943 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- 1943
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Henry Ford at Berry Schools, Mount Berry, Georgia, 1943
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- Mary Hall, Dormitory on the Berry Schools Campus, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- circa 1935
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Mary Hall, Dormitory on the Berry Schools Campus, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- Letter Opener and Log Cabin Box, Gift from the Berry Schools to Henry Ford, 1922-1942 - Henry Ford was not only recognized as an automotive industrialist; during his many years in the public eye he was recognized by many civic and corporate associations. The Berry Schools, an industrial school for boys and girls, was founded by Martha Berry in 1902. Both of the Fords were enthusiastic supporters of her school, both intellectually and financially.
- 1922-1942
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Letter Opener and Log Cabin Box, Gift from the Berry Schools to Henry Ford, 1922-1942
Henry Ford was not only recognized as an automotive industrialist; during his many years in the public eye he was recognized by many civic and corporate associations. The Berry Schools, an industrial school for boys and girls, was founded by Martha Berry in 1902. Both of the Fords were enthusiastic supporters of her school, both intellectually and financially.
- Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- circa 1935
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Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- Aerial View of the Berry Schools and College, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- circa 1935
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Aerial View of the Berry Schools and College, Mount Berry, Georgia, circa 1935
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- Clara Ford and Henry Ford at Berry Schools, Mount Berry, Georgia, 1943 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- November 23, 1943
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Clara Ford and Henry Ford at Berry Schools, Mount Berry, Georgia, 1943
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate the local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry returned many times over the years and became lifelong benefactors.
- Martha Berry, circa 1925 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- circa 1925
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Martha Berry, circa 1925
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged children. As the school grew, Berry solicited funds from many wealthy Americans. She invited Clara and Henry Ford to the school in 1921. The Fords were impressed. Clara and Henry became lifelong benefactors and funded construction of several campus buildings.
- Commencement Day at the Berry Schools, May 1, 1923 - In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged boys. Seven years later, she opened a school for girls. These early schools became models for other vocational, agricultural and mechanical schools that served poor rural areas. Berry's work impressed many wealthy Americans, including Henry and Clara Ford who became life-long benefactors.
- May 01, 1923
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Commencement Day at the Berry Schools, May 1, 1923
In 1902, Martha Berry established a school near Rome, Georgia, to educate local underprivileged boys. Seven years later, she opened a school for girls. These early schools became models for other vocational, agricultural and mechanical schools that served poor rural areas. Berry's work impressed many wealthy Americans, including Henry and Clara Ford who became life-long benefactors.