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Cope-Collins-Morris papers

 Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-046

Scope and Content note

This collection is comprised of the correspondence, prints, and legal papers of three Quaker families, Cope, Collins, and Morris. It primarily includes letters by Mary Ann Cope Morris and letters to Eliza Cope Collins; including the letter of the latter's husband William Morris describing cholera epidemic in Philadelphia, as well as abolitionist activity, Philadelphia Quaker life, Yearly Meetings and a trip through an Oneida Indian village with details about life there. In addition, there are two family deeds, some other papers and some engravings of family members.

Dates

  • Creation: 1834-1878

Creator

Use Restrictions

Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical note

Unknown.

Extent

.2 linear ft. (5 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Acquisition

Unknown.

Processing Information

Processed by Kara Flynn; completed January 2016.

Title
Cope-Collins-Morris correspondence, 1834-1878
Author
Kara Flynn
Date
January 2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

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