Willard Morse Collection on Henry Van Dyke

Collection no.:
0142

Description:
Book reviews and periodical appearances (originals or photostats), and an extensive typewritten bibliography on Van Dyke (1852-1933), minister and author of popular Christmas sermons, essays, and short stories. 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:
1895-1935

Extent:
1.0 Linear feet
1 box

Language(s):
English

Subject(s):
American literature
Religion

Genre(s):
Clippings

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

Preferred citation:
[Box/folder# or item name], Willard Morse Collection on Henry Van Dyke, Collection no. 0142, 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