Harvard evasively declined Lanier’s request and never contacted her again

Evidence

Dr. Faust’s response to the letter was evasive and vague, making no mention of Ms. Lanier’s invitation to discuss her heritage. She wrote that the Peabody Museum was “involved in projects regarding those daguerreotypes” and that Peabody employees “have agreed to be in touch with you if they discover any new information.” … Harvard never contacted Ms. Lanier about ongoing projects, new information, or interest in verifying her lineage and connection to the daguerreotypes. — Tamara Lanier, From These Roots, 1112