Correspondence to Samuel F. B. Morse, 1885 - 1890
Scope and Contents
The Morse Family Collection includes materials related to his inventions, and some personal correspondence between members of the Morse Family. The collection dates from 1815 to 1892 and consists of 49 items.
The majority of the papers are dated during the 1880’s. The bulk of the collection consists of correspondence, descriptions and drawings of inventions, patents, and patents filed.
In this collection there is no information related to deafness, with the exception of one letter in which Samuel F. B. Morse mentions that his second wife, Sarah Elizabeth Griswold was deaf. She studied at and graduated from the New York Institution for the Deaf in 1833.
Dates
- Creation: 1885 - 1890
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public with no restrictions. Photocopies may be made for scholarly research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 half case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Gallaudet University Archives Repository