Erna Fergusson
Erna Fergusson (January 10, 1888 – July 30, 1964) was a writer, historian, and storyteller, who documented the culture and history of New Mexico for more than forty years. Early life Erna was born to a wealthy and well-known family. Her mother was Clara Mary Huning, the daughter of a very successful merchant by the name of Franz Huning. He was an investor of real estate and owned and operated a downtown mercantile store and flourmill. Erna Fergusson's father was Harvey Butler Fergusson, a prominent lawyer in White Oaks, New Mexico. It was later in 1883 that he moved to Albuquerque, where he became friends with Franz Huning. Four years later in 1887 Clara Mary Huning and Harvey Fergusson were married. One of Erna's brothers was Harvey Fergusson, a well-known novelist. Erna, the eldest of four children, grew up in La Glorieta, which was her primary residence in New Mexico. Between 1897 and 1899 Erna lived in Washington, D.C. while her father served as a delegate to the 55th United States Congress. In 1906 Erna graduated from Central High School in Albuquerque. Prior to graduating, she did preparatory work at the University of New Mexico (1904) and the Collegiate School