Identity elements
Reference code
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1912-2005 (Creation)
Extent
193.00 Linear Feet, 218.00 Boxes
Name of creator
Biographical history
Richard Morse was born in Grinell, Iowa, on December 27, 1916. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin (1938), conducted graduate studies at the University of Chicago, Iowa State and Columbia University and received a Ph.D. from… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
The Richard L.D. Morse Papers provide a broad spectrum of material, which reflect the donor's academic career, topical interests, and professional avocation of consumer service. While some of the papers briefly note his tour of service with the United… read more
System of arrangement
The arrangement of these records reflects the diversity of Morse's professional interests. They are organized in the series: : 1) Correspondence, 2) Kansas State University Correspondence, 3) Iowa State University Academic Records, 4) Florida State… read more
Conditions of access and use elements
Conditions governing access
No access restriction: All materials are open for research.
Conditions governing reproduction
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
It received accession number P1987.11
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Richard L. D. Morse
Acqusition Method: Donation
Acqusition Date: 19870101
Specialized notes
- Citation: Preferred Citation: [Item title], [item date], Richard Morse papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Archivist's note
Finding Aid Author: Jarrod Kuckelman
Processing Info: Processed by Jarrod Kuckelman, October 2017