William W. Morris miscellany
Creation: 1878-1906 Creation: Majority of material found within 1890-1906Abstract
William W. Morris (1869-1931) was a farmer in Greenwood, Sussex County, Delaware. This is a collection of miscellaneous bills, checks, and receipts that was preserved primarily as a sample of late nineteenth century letterheads and billheads, although it also documents the typical purchases of a downstate Delaware farmer.
Dates
- Creation: 1878-1906
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1890-1906
Creator
- Morris, William W., 1869-1931 (Person)
Extent
130 item(s) (One folder in carton)
Biographical Note
William W. Morris (1869-1931) was a farmer in Greenwood, Sussex County, Delaware. He was born in 1869 to Isaac Morris (1840-1916) and Sarah Timmons (1846-1906). In 1891, he married Mary Catherine Layton (1870-1954) and they had William, Vertie, John, and Sarah. Morris died in 1931 and is buried in Bishopville, Maryland.
Scope and Contents
This is a collection of miscellaneous bills, checks, and receipts that was preserved primarily as a sample of late nineteenth century letterheads and billheads, although it also documents the typical purchases of a downstate Delaware farmer. There are items that apparently come from Morris's father who practiced law and was also a farmer. There are railroad passes from the Junction and Breakwater Railroad Company and Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Company.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Subjects
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- William W. Morris miscellany
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2020: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
