Identity elements
Reference code
Level of description
Title
Date(s)
- 1912-2005 (Creation)
Extent
72.00 Linear Feet, 58.00 Boxes
Post-Fire Oversize Boxes:
Box 43 (23x31); 509S: 19/3/5
Box 41 (16.5x20.5); 509: 20/30/5
Box 49 (16.5 x 20.5): 509: 20/27/2
Name of creator
Biographical history
Richard Lawrence Day "Dick" Morse was born in Grinnell, Iowa, on December 27, 1916. He was raised in New Jersey and moved to Ohio in 1933 to attend Oberlin College for two years. Dick received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin in… read more
Content and structure elements
Scope and content
This collection includes biographical information, literary works, correspondence, subjects in alphabetical order, photographs, negatives, slides, media, artifacts, and oversize items. Biographical information includes topics such as classes Morse… read more
System of arrangement
This collection is arranged into 10 series by type of material: 1) Biographical, 1940-1999, undated; 2) Literary Works, 1934-1996, undated; 3) Correspondence, 1949-2000, undated; 4) Subjects, alphabetical, 1934-2001, undated; 5) Photographs and Negatives,… 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 law as they apply.
Languages of the material
- English
Scripts of the material
- Latin
Acquisition and appraisal elements
Custodial history
It received accession number P2014.03 and the department housed the materials.
Immediate source of acquisition
Acqusition Source: Nancy Morse
Acqusition Method: Donation.
Acqusition Date: 20100101
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information
Documents arrived after the original donation of Richard L. D. Morse's papers.
Accruals
This is an addition to the original donation made by Richard L. D. Morse (P1987.11).
Related materials elements
Related archival materials
Related Materials: The following selected sources provide additional information on Consumer Movement:
Agan (Anna Tessie) Papers
American Council on Consumer Interests
American Council on Consumer Interests (Metzen Addition)
Americans for Fairness in Lending
… read more
Specialized notes
- Citation: Preferred Citation: [Item title], [item date], Richard L. D. Morse papers, Box [number], Folder [number or title], Morse Department of Special Collections, Consumer Movement Archives, Kansas State University Libraries.
Alternative identifier(s)
Archon Collection ID
Description control element
Rules or conventions
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Sources used
Anthony R. Crawford, Curator, prepared the biographical note.
Archivist's note
Finding Aid Author: Cynthia Harris
Publication Date: 2015-08-31