Morris, Anna Wharton, 1868-1957
Anna Wharton Morris was the youngest daughter of Joseph Wharton, prominant Philadelphia industrialist and philanthropist. She was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, active in prison reform and other social reform movements of her day, and was a profilic writer, primarily of short stories and essays. In 1896, she married Harrison S. Morris, Philadelphia author and arts administrator, and they had one child, Catharine Morris Wright.
From the description of Papers, 1729-1957. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 27972246
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| creatorOf | Morris, Anna Wharton, 1868-1957. Papers, 1729-1957. | Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College |
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Birth 1868
Death 1957
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