People: Morris family / Creator: Morris family / Year: <span class="single" data-blrl-single="1878">1878</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1 box and 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Thomas Burnside Morris graduated from New York University in 1861 with a degree in civil engineering. He was a chief engineer of the Long Island Railroad, 1863; a division chief of the Panama Railroad, 1864-1865; a division chief of the Union Pacific Railroad, 1867-1869; and a division chief of the Northern Pacific Railroad, 1870-1874. He died in Oakland, California, on November 8, 1885. The collection consists primarily of material relating to Morris's role in the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad and the Northern Pacific Railroad.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.5 linear ft. (1 box)
Abstract:: A window into the lives of two 19th century Quaker families, the Hackers and Morrises, in part recording a journey in the Quaker ministry as well as events of the Civil War.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 5.8 linear ft. (14 boxes)
Abstract:: The papers of two prominent Philadelphia Quaker families, Morris and Sansom, spanning more than two centuries, from the colonial period into the 20th century. Topics include cultural and religious life and social and economic development.

Held at: Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections [Contact Us]

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