Cope-Collins-Morris papers
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
- Cope family (Family)
- Collins family (Family)
- Morris family (Family)
Use Restrictions
Standard Federal Copyright Law Applies (U.S. Title 17).
Biographical note
Unknown.
Extent
.2 Linear Feet (5 folders)
Language
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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