Morse (Willard) collection on Vincent Starrett, 1916-1934

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Summary

Title:
Willard Morse collection on Vincent Starrett
Dates:
1916-1934
Creators:
Morse, Willard S. (Willard Samuel), 1856-1935 and Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974
Abstract:
Book reviews, journal and newspaper (originals and photostats) articles by and about Vincent Starrett, and a typewritten bibliography on Starrett (1886-1974), the author of mysteries and horror stories of the "Chicago Renaissance." Willard S. Morse (1856-1935) was a mining executive in the West and Mexico. He was later made a director and member of the executive committee of the American Smelter Securities Company, Chilean Exploration Company, and Braden Copper Company. After retiring, Morse devoted much of this time to the collection of Americana.
Containers:
Box: 1
Extent:
1.0 Linear feet 1 box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Willard Morse collection on Vincent Starrett, Collection no. 0141, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Background

Scope and content:

Book reviews, journal and newspaper (originals and photostats) articles by and about Vincent Starrett, and a typewritten bibliography on Starrett.

Biographical / historical:

Vincent Starrett (1886-1974) was the author of mysteries and horror stories of the "Chicago Renaissance."

Willard S. Morse (1856-1935) was a mining executive in the West and Mexico. He was later made a director and member of the executive committee of the American Smelter Securities Company, Chilean Exploration Company, and Braden Copper Company. After retiring, Morse devoted much of this time to the collection of Americana. He died on October 4, 1935 in Santa Monica, California.

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About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Sue Luftschein
Date Prepared:
2013 September
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-11-13T03:51-0800

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

[Box/folder# or item name], Willard Morse collection on Vincent Starrett, Collection no. 0141, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Location of this collection:
Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library, Room 209
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189, US
Contact:
(213) 740-5900
specol@usc.edu
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