MS01.01.03.B02.F23.100

Harmon Foundation
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and finally Director and Chief Executive Officer until the Foundation
^closed in 1967 and ^ ceased operations in 1969.
[strike: Miss] Mary Brady acted in both business and educational matters,
planning and arranging for traveling exhibitions, advertising and
selling artist's works to college alumni groups and art patrons and
promoting the purchase of art works by individuals of wealth to be
donated to Black institutions. No detail was too large or too small
for [strike: Miss] Brady's personal attention. Shortly before the opening of
an exhibition at a neighborhood library, Miss Brady could be seen
canvassing local stores to check on the best prices for cups and
spoons for the opening reception. She eventually settled on a
wholesaler who offered her a lower price. She proceeded to send
a letter detailing the matter to the librarian for future use. 43
[strike: Miss] Brady was a prodigious letter writer and would das off
lengthy [strike: letters] ones full of pointed suggestions and details to her
friends at Black colleges and universities around the country. Her
suggestions were often valuable and many were implemented when
possible. 44 [strike: If she saw a need or thought there was one, she would do
her best to provide.]
In summary, the goals and objectives of the Harmon Foundation
were realized in principle through the service programs offered. Its