Willard Morse Collection on Vincent Starrett

Collection no.:
0141

Description:
Book reviews and periodical appearances (originals or photostats), and an extensive typewritten bibliography on Starrett (1886-1974), the author of mysteries and horror stories of the "Chicago Renaissance." 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:
circa 1940-1974

Extent:
1.0 Linear feet
1 box

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
Authors, American--20th century--Archival resources

Personal Name(s):
Morse, Willard S. (Willard Samuel), 1856-1935
Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974

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

Preferred citation:
[Box/folder# or item name], Willard Morse Collection on Vincent Starrett, Collection no. 141, Special Collections, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Record date:
August 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