William Berry

Background

He was born May 20, 1926 in San Mateo, California.

Career

The family moved to Fairbanks, Alaska in One of his last works was a mural for the children"s room in the Noel Wien Public Library in Fairbanks. He was shot and killed before he was able to complete the mural.

Achievements

• His mural, "An Alaskan Fairytale", was completed by illustrator and Caldecott Medal winner Trina Schart Hyman.