William Inglis Morse collection of manuscripts
Overview
An eclectic group of manuscripts concerning Canada and other subjects, assembled by philanthropist and Canadiana collector, William Inglis Morse.
Dates
- Creation: 1768-1841
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English and French.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
This collection is not housed at the Houghton Library but is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. Retrieval requires advance notice. Readers should check with Houghton Public Services staff to determine what material is offsite and retrieval policies and times.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 volume in 1 box)Includes: estate papers of Robert Cowie (d.1779) of Halifax, Nova Scotia; letters from Edward Augustus Duke of Kent to General John Money; document concerning marsh lands in Granville, Nova Scotia; and other papers.
Biographical / Historical
William Inglis Morse (1874-1952) was an author, historian, minister, collector of Canadiana, and philanthropist. In 1943, Morse was appointed Honorary Curator of Canadian Literature and History at Harvard University where he donated a major collection of Canadiana.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by author.
Physical Location
Harvard Depository
Immediate Source of Acquisition
47M-274F, 47M-275F, 47M-276F, 47M-277F, 47M-278F, and 47M-279F. Gift of William Inglis Morse, 17 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge, Massachusetts; received: 1948 May 21.
General note
This collection is shelved offsite at the Harvard Depository. See access restrictions below for additional information.
Processing Information
Processed by: Bonnie B. Salt
- Title
- Morse, William Inglis, b. 1874, collector. William Inglis Morse collection of manuscripts, 1768-1841: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Description rules
- dacs
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01890
Repository Details
Part of the Houghton Library Repository
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