Carleton D. Morse whaling collection, 1762-1964.

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Carleton D. Morse whaling collection, 1762-1964.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247037500

The Carleton D. Morse whaling collection contains correspondence, logbooks and accounts, seaman's journals, merchant's and owner's accounts, reports and legal documents, literary works, photographs and engravings, as well as newspaper clippings, research notes, ephemera and other printed materials pertaining to whaling. Generally, the materials date from the middle 18th century to middle 20th century. This collection is part of a broader collection of whaling books, pamphlets, clippings and shipping lists collected by Carleton D. Morse (Brown University Class of 1913).

ca. 545 items.

Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7136044

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Morse, Carleton D. (Carleton Doty), 1890-1955.

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Brown class of 1913. From the description of Carleton D. Morse whaling collection, 1762-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 247037500 Carleton Doty Morse was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on June 12, 1890 and attended Brown University, where he was an active member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. After graduating from Brown with a Ph.B. degree in 1913, Morse spent two years as assistant New England agent for the Aluminum Cooking Utensil Company in Provide...