Willard Morse Collection on Thomas Nelson Page

Collection no.:
0140

Description:
Book reviews and periodical appearances (originals or photostats), and an extensive typewritten bibliography on Page (1853-1922), author of short stories, novels, essays, and poetry, who is best known for his role as literary spokesman for the glories of the Old South in such works as In Ole Virginia. Willard S. Morse (1856-1935) was a mining executive in the West and Mexico. He was later made a director and member of the executive committee of the American Smelter Securities Company, Chilean Exploration Company, and Braden Copper Company. After retiring, Morse devoted much of this time to the collection of Americana.

Dates:
1887-1935

Extent:
1.0 Linear feet
1 box

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
American literature

Conditions governing access:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Preferred citation:
[Box/folder# or item name], Willard Morse Collection on Thomas Nelson Page, Collection no. 0140, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Record date:
2010

Contact Information:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California, 90089-0189
213-740-5900
specol@usc.edu