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{{short description|American politician}}
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|name=Ellis Yarnal Berry
| name = Ellis Y. Berry
|image=EYBerry.jpg
| image = EYBerry.jpg
|state1=[[South Dakota]]
|district1=[[US Congressional Delegations from South Dakota|2nd]]
| state1 = [[South Dakota]]
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|party=[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
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| term_start1 = January 3, 1951
|term_end1=January 3, 1971
| term_end1 = January 3, 1971
|preceded1=[[Francis H. Case]]
| predecessor1 = [[Francis Case]]
|succeeded1=[[James Abourezk]]
| succeeded1 = [[James Abourezk]]
|office2= Member of the [[South Dakota Senate]]
| office2 = Member of the [[South Dakota Senate]]
|term2= 1938-1942
| term_start2 = 1938
| term_end2 = 1942
|birth_date={{birth date|1902|10|6|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1902|10|6|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[Larchwood, Iowa]]
| birth_place = [[Larchwood, Iowa]], U.S.
|death_date={{death date and age|1999|4|1|1902|10|6}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1999|4|1|1902|10|6}}
|death_place=[[Rapid City, South Dakota]]
| death_place = [[Rapid City, South Dakota]], U.S.
|spouse=
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
|children=
|alma_mater=[[Morningside College]]<br/>[[University of South Dakota School of Law]]
| alma_mater = [[Morningside University|Morningside College]]<br/>[[University of South Dakota School of Law]]
| children = [[Bob Berry (reading clerk)]]
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'''Ellis Yarnal Berry''' (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, [[newspaper]] [[publisher]] and politician, elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[South Dakota]].
'''Ellis Yarnal Berry''' (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, [[newspaper]] [[publisher]] and politician, elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[South Dakota]]. He served ten consecutive terms in office from 1951 to 1971.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Berry was born in [[Larchwood, Iowa]], and graduated from Philip High School in [[Philip, South Dakota]].
Berry was born in [[Larchwood, Iowa]], and graduated from Philip High School in [[Philip, South Dakota]].


He was a student at [[Morningside College]] from 1920 through 1922. He transferred to the [[University of South Dakota]], where he completed his undergraduate work and studied law, graduating with a law degree in 1927. He was admitted to the bar that same year under [[diploma privilege]].
He was a student at [[Morningside University|Morningside College]] from 1920 through 1922. He transferred to the [[University of South Dakota]], where he completed his undergraduate work and studied law, graduating with a law degree in 1927. He was admitted to the bar that same year under [[diploma privilege]].


==Career==
==Career==
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In 1950, Berry was elected as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] to the [[United States House of Representatives]], and reelected nine consecutive times, retiring in 1971. Beginning in 1952, he also published the ''McIntosh News'' and ''Morristown World''.
In 1950, Berry was elected as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] to the [[United States House of Representatives]], and reelected nine consecutive times, retiring in 1971. Beginning in 1952, he also published the ''McIntosh News'' and ''Morristown World''.


In 1966, journalist [[Drew Pearson (journalist)|Drew Pearson]] reported that Berry was one of a group of Congressman who had received the "Statesman of the Republic" award from [[Liberty Lobby]] for his "right-wing activities".<ref name="Pearson">{{cite news |last=Pearson |first=Drew |authorlink=Drew Pearson (journalist) |date=November 2, 1966 |title=Judge Rules Against Liberty Lobby |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19661102&id=LOBNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DIsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4997,3372904 |newspaper=The Free Lance-Star |location=Fredericksburg, Virginia |page=6 |accessdate=December 14, 2014}}</ref>
In 1966, journalist [[Drew Pearson (journalist)|Drew Pearson]] reported that Berry was one of a group of four Congressmen who had received the "Statesman of the Republic" award from [[Liberty Lobby]] for their "right-wing activities".<ref name="Pearson">{{cite news |last=Pearson |first=Drew |author-link=Drew Pearson (journalist) |date=November 2, 1966 |title=Judge Rules Against Liberty Lobby |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19661102&id=LOBNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=DIsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4997,3372904 |newspaper=The Free Lance-Star |location=Fredericksburg, Virginia |page=6 |access-date=December 14, 2014}}</ref> Berry voted in favor of the [[Civil Rights Act of 1957|Civil Rights Acts of 1957]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/85-1957/h42|title=HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957.|work=GovTrack.us}}</ref> [[Civil Rights Act of 1960|1960]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/86-1960/h102|title=HR 8601. PASSAGE.}}</ref> and [[Civil Rights Act of 1968|1968]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/90-1967/h113|title=TO PASS H.R. 2516, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL'S PENALTIES.}}</ref> and the [[Voting Rights Act of 1965]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/89-1965/h87|title=TO PASS H.R. 6400, THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT.}}</ref> but voted against the [[Civil Rights Act of 1964]] and [[Twenty-fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution|24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/88-1964/h128|title=H.R. 7152. PASSAGE.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/87-1962/h193|title=S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS.|work=GovTrack.us}}</ref>

=== Later career and death ===
After retiring from Congress, Berry he settled in [[Rapid City, South Dakota]].


After retiring from Congress, Berry he settled in [[Rapid City, South Dakota]]. He lived there until his death in 1999.
He lived there until his death in 1999.


==Legacy and honors==
==Legacy and honors==
*After retiring from Congress in 1971, he donated his papers to [[Black Hills State University]]. The Berry Collection is housed at the E. Y. Berry Library-Learning Center of Black Hills State University and consists of more than 500 boxes of manuscript materials.
*After retiring from Congress in 1971, he donated his papers to [[Black Hills State University]]. The Berry Collection is housed at the E. Y. Berry Library-Learning Center of Black Hills State University and consists of more than 500 boxes of manuscript materials.
*BHSU's Library-Learning Center is named for Congressman Berry.
*BHSU's Library-Learning Center is named for Congressman Berry.
* Congressmen Berry has been incorrectly attributed to the [[Berry Amendment]], which was passed in 1941, before Congressmen Berry joined the house.<ref>{{cite web |title=Buying American: The Berry and Kissell Amendments |url=https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF10605#:~:text=The%20Berry%20Amendment%20mandates%20a,manufactured%20in%20the%20United%20States. |website=crsreports.congress.gov |publisher=Congressional Research Service |access-date=4 April 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 8 June 2024

Ellis Y. Berry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1971
Preceded byFrancis Case
Succeeded byJames Abourezk
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office
1938–1942
Personal details
Born
Ellis Yarnal Berry

(1902-10-06)October 6, 1902
Larchwood, Iowa, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1999(1999-04-01) (aged 96)
Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenBob Berry (reading clerk)
Alma materMorningside College
University of South Dakota School of Law

Ellis Yarnal Berry (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He served ten consecutive terms in office from 1951 to 1971.

Early life and education

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Berry was born in Larchwood, Iowa, and graduated from Philip High School in Philip, South Dakota.

He was a student at Morningside College from 1920 through 1922. He transferred to the University of South Dakota, where he completed his undergraduate work and studied law, graduating with a law degree in 1927. He was admitted to the bar that same year under diploma privilege.

Career

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South Dakota's congressional delegation in the 87th U.S. Congress.
L-R: Ellis Y. Berry, Joseph H. Bottum, Karl E. Mundt, and Ben Reifel.

Berry started his law practice in Kennebec, South Dakota; two years later, he moved to McLaughlin. He was elected as state's attorney, probate court judge for Corson County, and mayor of McLaughlin. He served as the publisher of the newspaper Mclaughlin Messenger beginning in 1938. He was editor of the State Bar Association Journal from 1938 through 1950.

Politics

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Berry was elected to the South Dakota State Senate from 1938 through 1942, a total of two terms.

In 1950, Berry was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives, and reelected nine consecutive times, retiring in 1971. Beginning in 1952, he also published the McIntosh News and Morristown World.

In 1966, journalist Drew Pearson reported that Berry was one of a group of four Congressmen who had received the "Statesman of the Republic" award from Liberty Lobby for their "right-wing activities".[1] Berry voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957,[2] 1960,[3] and 1968,[4] and the Voting Rights Act of 1965,[5] but voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.[6][7]

Later career and death

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After retiring from Congress, Berry he settled in Rapid City, South Dakota.

He lived there until his death in 1999.

Legacy and honors

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  • After retiring from Congress in 1971, he donated his papers to Black Hills State University. The Berry Collection is housed at the E. Y. Berry Library-Learning Center of Black Hills State University and consists of more than 500 boxes of manuscript materials.
  • BHSU's Library-Learning Center is named for Congressman Berry.
  • Congressmen Berry has been incorrectly attributed to the Berry Amendment, which was passed in 1941, before Congressmen Berry joined the house.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Pearson, Drew (November 2, 1966). "Judge Rules Against Liberty Lobby". The Free Lance-Star. Fredericksburg, Virginia. p. 6. Retrieved December 14, 2014.
  2. ^ "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
  3. ^ "HR 8601. PASSAGE".
  4. ^ "TO PASS H.R. 2516, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL'S PENALTIES".
  5. ^ "TO PASS H.R. 6400, THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT".
  6. ^ "H.R. 7152. PASSAGE".
  7. ^ "S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS". GovTrack.us.
  8. ^ "Buying American: The Berry and Kissell Amendments". crsreports.congress.gov. Congressional Research Service. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
  • Biographical Director of the United States Congress, 1774-1989: Bicentennial Edition. United States: Government Printing Office, 1989. ISBN 0-16-006384-1
  • E. Y. Berry Library-Learning Center.[1]
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 2nd congressional district
1951–1971 		Succeeded by
Honorary titles
Preceded by Oldest living United States representative
(Sitting or former)
May 8, 1998 – April 1, 1999 		Succeeded by
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