Papers, 1861-1884.

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Papers, 1861-1884.

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Business records of a San Diego merchant, real estate broker, insurance agent, and city promoter. Included in the collection are Morse's account books and correspondence, as well as photographs of San Diego and its people.

3 lin. ft. (3 flat boxes)

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7346490

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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Morse, E. W. (Ephraim W.), 1820-1906.

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E.W. Morse was born 16 Oct. 1820 in West Amesbury, Mass. In 1850 he journeyed to San Diego to start a business in general merchandising. He soon became partners with San Diego resident Thomas Whaley, and the two operated a store in the Old Town plaza. The partnership was dissolved in 1854, and Morse opened another store in the plaza until financial problems forced its closure in 1859. He opened another store at the same general site in 1861 and subsequently sold it to Whaley and another man in 1...

Allen, John W.,

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