Finding aid to the Earl H. Morris personal papers
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Table Of Contents
Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical / Historical ...... 3 Scope and Contents ...... 5 Conditions Governing Access ...... 7 Processing Note ...... 7 Administrative Information ...... 8 Collection Inventory ...... 8 Correspondence, 1897-1897 ...... 9 Fieldwork, 1915-1915 ...... 33 Atahonez (Prayer Rock District), 1931-1931 ...... 33 Aztec Ruins, 1923-1923 ...... 34 Bernheimer Expeditions, 1921-1921 ...... 36 Canyon del Muerto and Canyon de Chelly, 1923-1923 ...... 37 Chichén Itzá, 1924-1924 ...... 39 Durango District, 1937-1937 ...... 40 Gobernador District, 1915-1915 ...... 42 Kawaikuh, 1928-1928 ...... 43 La Plata District, 1915-1915 ...... 45 Mesa Verde, 1934-1934 ...... 47 Mimbres, 1924-1924 ...... 47 Quirigua, 1934-1934 ...... 48 Rio Grande Valley, 1915-1915 ...... 49 Solomonsville, 1931-1931 ...... 49 Inventories, 1917-1917 ...... 50 Manuscripts, 1917-1917 ...... 51 Research files, 1908-1908 ...... 56 Reference files, 1908-1908 ...... 56 Subject files, 1910-1910 ...... 57 Biographical materials, 1908-1908 ...... 59 Ephemera, 1923-1923 ...... 60 Photographs, undated ...... 61 Glass plate negatives, 1924-1924 ...... 62 Lantern slides, undated ...... 64 Photographic prints, 1893-1893 ...... 68 Acetate and nitrate negatives, 1915-1940, undated ...... 77
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Summary Information
Repository: CU Museum of Natural History Creator: Morris, Earl Halstead, 1889-1956 Title: Earl H. Morris personal papers Identifier: EHM Date: 1897-1984 Physical 38.5 linear feet Description: Physical 86 boxes Description: Language of English Materials:
Biographical / Historical
Earl Halstead Morris, 1889-1956, was an American archaeologist active in Mesoamerica and the United States southwest. Morris led excavations in the field from 1916-1940 for the University of Colorado (CU), American Museum of Natural History (AMNH), the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and the School of American Archaeology (SAA). These excavations lead to the production of 69 publications in the period of 1911-1956 and to the accumulation of extensive museum collections of pottery, stone implements, baskets, sandals, and human remains at the institutions for which he worked. Morris corresponded and collaborated with influential archaeologists, anthropologists, and scientists including Nels Nelson, A. V. Kidder, Jesse Nusbaum, Walter Fewkes, Edgar Hewett, Clark Wissler, A. E. Douglass , Junius Henderson, and Sylvanus G. Morley.
Childhood and family
Morris was born in 1889 in Chama, New Mexico Territory, the only child of Scott Neering Morris, a teamster and construction engineer, and Juliette Amanda Halstead, a teacher. Until the death of Morris' father in 1904, the family moved frequently for economic opportunity, primarily between lumber camps and mining boomtowns in southwestern Colorado and northern New Mexico. They occasionally returned to the valley of the San Juan River in northern New Mexico for the winter. Morris' father had an interest in archaeology, collecting pottery and other objects in the vicinity of their winter residences and occasionally selling his collections. He encouraged this interest in young son and also provided Morris with "a good knowledge of practical mechanics and especially of earth moving" which would come to serve in Morris' career. His mother provided him with a well-rounded education despite lack of consistent attendance in school and he graduated as valedictorian of his high school class in Farmington, New Mexico in 1908. With the help of an unnamed benefactor, he matriculated at the University of Colorado at Boulder in the same year.
Early career
While pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology, Morris made the acquaintance of Junius Henderson, founder of the Museum of Natural History at CU, who would provide Morris with opportunities for pursuing archaeology. In the same period, he also met archaeologist Edgar L. Hewett by chance on a train. Hewett, a well-known archaeologist instrumental in the enactment of the 1906 Antiquities Act, invited Morris to join him on excavation at present-day Bandalier National Monument in 1911. Morris again joined Hewett in 1912 on excavation at Quirigua, Guatemala, this time dropping out of school to do so. In Quirigua Morris made the acquaintance of Sylvanus G. Morley of the Carnegie Institution of Washington. Morley would later offer him a position as director of excavations at Chichen Itza. In 1913,
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University of Colorado Museum founder Junius Henderson secured $300 for Morris to conduct excavations "in the country east of Mesa Verde" adjacent to the La Plata river. Henderson again secured $300 for further excavations in the summer of 1914, a year in which Morris would also return to Quirigua, this time under the supervision of Neil Judd. Morris resumed his education at CU at an undetermined point and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 1914 and a master’s degree in 1915.
Morris' early activities impressed recently appointed CU President Livingston Farrand. In 1915, Farrand arranged for Morris to work under the supervision of Nels Nelson, archaeologist with AMNH, in the Galisteo Basin south of Lamy, New Mexico. Nelson was at this time attempting to prove the effectiveness of applying the technique of stratigraphy to the United States Southwest whereby the order and position of archaeological remains are examined to establish a timeline of occupation. The results of Nelson's excavations that summer would prove influential; it was previously thought that sites in the area were not old enough or occupied continuously to a degree that would produce results. This experience most likely had a deep impression on Morris who would, like other southwest archaeologists, turn his career toward the task of establishing a timeline of occupation for the region.
In the same year, as Morris writes, President Farrand "arranged for cooperative field work between the University and the American Museum of Natural History of New York" which would extend through 1916 . As with earlier Morris excavations, this work occurred in the La Plata area -- concentrating on sites 36, 39, and 40 -- and in the area of Goberndador Canyon in San Juan County, New Mexico (SW Lore). Farrand concurrently secured a scholarship for Morris to study at Columbia University (Kidder). Morris matriculated at Columbia but did not remain for long, however, preferring to take his "first big opportunity" as director of excavation with the American Museum of Natural History at present-day Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Morris worked as director of excavations at Aztec Ruins between 1916 and 1923, excavating the site and restoring its masonry walls. It was at Aztec Ruins that Morris met A. E. Douglass when the latter showed up hoping to examine wood used in the site's construction. Douglass was attempting to establish a reliable dating system based on examination of tree rings, a technique later known as the science of dendrochronology, and Morris was convinced of the importance of Douglass' work. The two would continue to collaborate over the course of their careers.
In 1922 and 1923, in addition to his work at Aztec Ruins, he again took the lead on cooperative excavations between CU and AMNH "in the Navajo country southwest of Mesa Verde" and, more specifically, at Canyon del Muerto. Morris also continued his work in the La Plata area in 1922, this time sponsored only by CU, working at sites 18 and 19.
At the culmination of this period, Morris met Ann McChean Axtell, an archaeologist, illustrator, and graduate of Smith College who had recently studied and worked at the School of Prehistoric Research in France. It appears that Morris was immediately smitten, writing that "an image of the owner of the name [Ann Axtell] floated ever between my eyes and the desert night." Though neither writes of their courtship, they were married in 1923 and spent a field season together at Canyon del Muerto.
Chichen Itza
In 1924 Sylvanus Morley was preparing to excavate and restore portions of the city of Chichen Itza on the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico. Morley offered Morris the position of director of excavations on behalf of the Carnegie Institution and both Ann and Earl moved to the Yucatan the same year. Their work was concentrated on the Temple of the Warriors and, below it, the Chacmool Temple. The excavation of the latter structure was particularly daunting. A. V. Kidder, archaeologist at the Peabody Insitute at Harvard University, writes of the excavation of Chacmool Temple: "I was at Chichen at the time. I could not see how on earth this could be done. But it offered just the sort of challenge that Earl loved...". Ann, Earl, and illustrator Jean Charlot published a book in 1931, Temple of Warriors, which describes their findings for a popular audience.
During the summers of this period, Earl returned to the southwestern United States to work at Canyon de Chelly, sites near Shiprock, New Mexico, the Mimbres valley in Grant County, New Meixco, Kawaika-A
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Return to southwest
Earl remained in his position at Chichen Itza until 1929 when he left to return to southwest archaeology full time. Over the course of the next 11 years, Morris was sponsored by AMNH, CU, and the Carnegie Institution, sometimes jointly, to conduct excavations in the La Plata valley, Canyon de Chelly including Canyon del Muerto, at basketmaker sites near Durango, and sites in the area of Gobernador Canyon. Through these excavations, he sought to build the body of evidence for establishing distinct chronological periods in the history of the southwest. His monumental work, Archaeological Studies in the La Plata District, presents many of his findings.
During this period Morris also oversaw several restoration projects. In 1932, working on behalf of the Carnegie Institution, he restored and shored up the tower at Mummy Cave, Canyon del Muerto. In 1933, the director of the National Parks Service requested that the Carnegie Institution loan Morris' time and expertise to work on the reconstruction of the Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument and repair several structures in Mesa Verde National Park. The work at Aztec Ruins was completed in October of 1934 and serves as the centerpiece for visitors to Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Later Life
Morris did not participate in any extended excavations between 1941 and his death in 1956. In Boulder, Colorado, he lived a relatively sedentary life due to health problems, family responsibilities, and labor shortages caused by the onset of WWII. He continued to publish extensively in this period, completing 25 books and articles including an extensive work, Basket Maker II Sites near Durango, Colorado with Robert F. Burgh. His accomplishments were celebrated in this time period with Morris receiving significant honors: in 1942, he received an honorary doctorate from CU and in 1953 he received the Alfred Vincent Kidder medal for achievement in southwest and Mesoamerican archaeology.
Ann Axtell Morris passed away in 1945. Earl subsequently remarried to Lucile Bowman, a teacher in Boulder. At his death in 1956, Earl was survived by Lucile and his two daughters with Ann, Elizabeth Ann Morris and Sarah Lane Morris.
Works consulted
Kidder, A. V. (1957). Earl Halstead Morris. American Antiquity, 12(3), 390-397. Lange, F. W. and Leonard, D. (eds.). (1985). Among ancient ruins: The legacy of Earl H. Morris. Johnson Books. Lister, F. C. and Lister, R. H. (1968). Earl Morris and southwestern archaeology. The University of New Mexico Press. Lister, R. H. and Lister, F. C. (1990). Aztec Ruins National Monument: Administrative history of an archaeological preserve. Southwest Cultural Resources Center professional papers no. 24. Morris, A. A. (1933). Digging in the southwest. Cadmus Books. Morris, E. A. (1956). A Bibliography of Earl H. Morris. Southwestern Lore, 22(3), 40-43. Morris, E. A. (2000). Morris, Earl Halstead. In American National Biography. https://doi.org/10.1093/anb/9780198606697.001.0001/anb-9780198606697-e-1400784 Morris, E. H. (undated.) My sixty years in archaeology. EHM05_001_001 in the Earl H. Morris papers, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. Morris, E. H. (1932). Biographical material prepared for Scribner’s. EHM05_001_002 in the Earl H. Morris papers, University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. Rodeck, H. G. (1956). Earl Morris and the University of Colorado Museum. Southwestern Lore, 22(3), 32-39.
Scope and Contents
The Earl H. Morris personal papers at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History consist of materials created by Earl Morris and his associates in the course of his work as an archaeologist in the
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While supervising excavations, Morris made notes and, occasionally, kept narrative journals. These were subsequently turned into field reports and object catalogues that were in turn submitted to the sponsoring organization or permit-granting authority. Notes and reports were sometimes adapted into articles or books for publication. These field reports, object catalogues, and journals provide a detailed look at the tools, processes, and methods of documentation employed in archaeological excavation from the period of 1915 to 1940. In many cases these documents give the provenience (location of origin) of excavated objects and human remains which were subsequently sent to institutions around the country, most frequently the University of Colorado, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.
Other types of records appear less frequently: Permit applications and related correspondence document Morris' interactions with the Department of the Interior and Department of Agriculture. Wage books and journal entries provide a window into the day-to-day operations of excavation as well as the names of individuals who worked with Morris including members of indigenous communities. Journal entries that are more personal in nature, particularly those associated with excavations at Canyon del Muerto and Durango, give a tangible impression of living conditions, infrastructure, and availability of public services in communities across the Four Corners region.
The collection's extensive professional correspondence illustrates a network of relationships between some of the era's most influential archaeologists and anthropologists. Morris frequently wrote to colleagues to structure collaborations, ask for advice, discuss others' work, and share developments with ongoing projects. In this way, the letters track the changing body of knowledge about the history of the southwest from the perspective of non-indigenous academics. Embedded throughout the correspondence are discussions of legal and ethical issues and evidence of disagreements within the field. Biographical details and pictures of daily life are abundant in more personal correspondence between family, friends, and close colleagues.
Several manuscripts are present in the collection which have never been published in their original form. In addition, manuscripts of published works, through iterative versions and editorial markup, show the authors' writing and research process. Some manuscript files include photographic prints with associated captions as well as original maps and illustrations.
Reference files are present for a scattering of topics in which Morris took interest. These take the form of typewritten and handwritten notes on paper as well as brief notes and citations on index cards. While their authorship is uncertain, most can tentatively be attributed to Morris himself or his secretary, Marian L. Cook.
The photographs in the collection greatly enhance the value of their textual counterparts. Morris took photographs to record standing structures, the process of excavation, surrounding landscapes, members of the excavation crew, and visitors. Most photographs were taken out of doors at the site of excavation. A smaller number, especially those of excavated objects, were taken in a studio setting. These visual resources lend clarity to journals, field reports, and catalogues and serve as the sole record of activities when documents do not exist. Morris primarily produced glass plate (silver gelatin) negatives. There are approximately 400 of these in the collection as well as approximately 3,000 photographic prints.
Most of the documents within the collection are typewritten on 8.5" x 11" paper. Some documents, especially in the case of official reports and correspondence, are copies on onion skin (transparency) paper. Documents produced in the field (journals, field books, maps) were more often handwritten than
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For many years the collection was used as a tool for research by staff and faculty at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. These researchers occasionally left handwritten notes on original documents or incorporated their own research files, correspondence, and photographs into the existing collection. This was done most identifiably and extensively by Roy L. Carlson who sought to publish Morris' unpublished works through a series of grants from the National Science Foundation in the 1960s. Materials attributed to Carlson have been separated at the file level and given titles that reflect their ownership. They have not been removed from the collection.
Conditions Governing Access
Some items in this collection have been restricted either in keeping with the Protocols for Native American Archival Materials or because of legal protections afforded to archaeological sites by the 1979 Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA). Detailed explanations are available below. By default, these items are not available for in-person research or for viewing online. Individuals or groups seeking access to restricted material should contact the museum at the address below. [email protected]
Many photographs in this collection show the remains of native ancestors as well burial sites. With the goal of practicing cultural sensitivity, the museum has restricted all images of human remains, images meant to document burial sites, and images of funerary objects. Whether in person or through digital copy, these items are unavailable to the general public. In cases when museum staff could not determine the origin of an object, we have used context to make case-by-case judgments while erring on the side of restricting the image. Textual documents which inventory or otherwise concern human remains, however, have not been restricted. Researchers should be aware that they will frequently encounter descriptions of remains in field catalogues, reports, and journals. In these documents, deceased individuals are frequently referred to as 'specimens' or 'mummies.' In addition, field journals and photographs occasionally document unethical treatment of these individuals. Individuals or groups with concerns about the public availability of this material are encouraged to contact the museum at the email provided above.
Section §470hh of ARPA states that “Information concerning the nature and location of any archaeological resource for which the excavation or removal requires a permit or other permission under this chapter … may not be made available to the public…” Accordingly, we have restricted items that provide detailed information about the location of an archaeological site. The restricted items in this category are most often maps and, less frequently, textual documents that provide instructions on how to navigate to a site. Those seeking access to these items or those with concerns should contact the musem at the email provided above.
Processing Note
This collection was most recently processed between October 2019 and October 2020 by Will Gregg, archivist, and Alex Elliott, anthropology collections assistant and graduate student, with funding from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Processing was guided by Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) 2013. Initial processing by Rhonda Wright in 2011.
The collection was donated in many parts: of those accessions known for certain, one accession occurred soon after Morris' death in 1956, an unknown number in the 1980s, one in 2002, and one in 2006. Accessions dating from the 1980s onward, and perhaps before, originated from Elizabeth Morris, Earl Morris' daughter. The original order of the collection is not known. It is likely that the collection was rearranged in part in 1961 when, as part of a National Science Foundation grant, Roy L. Carlson used the collection to research and publish Morris' unpublished works.
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With funding from the National Historic Publications and Records Commission, the collection was rearranged, described, and partially digitzed in 2019 and 2020. Before rearrangement, the collection had two series, Correspondence and Archaeology, totaling 329 folders stored in filing cabinets. Photographs were not yet formally incorporated into the collection and were stored in cabinets in another room along with oversized material. The 2019-2020 rearrangement retained the first series, Correspondence, largley untouched. The second series, Archaeology, saw significant reworking due to significant problems in its organization. It was expanded into five series: Fieldwork, Manuscripts, Reference files, Biographical material, and Ephemera. The bulk of the material went into the first of these new series, Fieldwork.
Processing in 2019-2020 built on work already done in 2011 by Rhonda Wright, a Museum and Field Studies graduate student. Rhonda undertook a project to re-number folders in the collection and enter informationg about them into the museum database.
Administrative Information
Publication Statement
CU Museum of Natural History
15th and Broadway Henderson Building University of Colorado at Boulder Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Controlled Access Headings
American Museum of Natural History. Anthropology Division Business correspondence Carnegie Institution of Washington. Division of Historical Research Collection catalogs Dendrochronology Excavations (Archaeology) Field notes Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Antiquities Mayas -- Antiquities Morris, Ann Axtell, 1900-1945 Natural history inventory of Colorado Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology Photographs. Southwest, New -- Antiquities
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence, 1897-1897 Scope and Contents Series 01, Correspondence, is the largest series in the collection and includes letters, telegrams, postcards as well as reports, photographs, and manuscripts sent through the mail. The series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent's last name into files. There is a 'general' or 'miscellaneous' file for most letters of the alphabet which hold correspondence from senders who sent too few letters to justify having their own file. The majority of the correspondence has to do with Earl Morris' ongoing archaeological excavations, attempts to secure archaeological permits, management and shipment of excavated objects and human remains, and communication regarding the production and publication of original manuscripts. Correspondence of a personal and professional nature are somewhat intermixed: Morris' greatest friends were often his professional contacts with the result that more casual conversation and insights into daily life can be gleaned from letters which are nominally professional. Some files, such as that titled "Morris Family" and "Morris, Ann" are definitively personal. Letters are generally organized chronologically within files but this system is not entirely consistent and sometimes sees errors. Language of Materials English Physical 8.5 linear feet Description:
Correspondence List, undated Box 1 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Correspondents A, 1956-1956 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This is general correspondence from companies and people whose last name begins with A concerning archaeology work, material ordering, and personal correspondece. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typed pages on paper and tissue paper, printed Description: publications
Amsden, Charles, 1954-1954 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence between Earl Morris and Charles Amsden of the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles California, relating to field work in the Southwest, personal friendship, and Amsden's Death in 1941. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink
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Axtell, Lane, 1953-1953 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains correspondence between Earl Morris, Lane Axtell, Ann Morris' brother, and Mary Axtell, Lane's wife. Axtell worked for a number of firms in the wealth management industry and assisted Ann and Earl Morris with their finances over the course of his career. The bulk of the correspondence is related to these financial matters. Stock market investments and Earl's retirement funds are a recurring topic. Following the event of Ann's death in 1945, the letters increasingly contain greetings and plans for social visits between families and provide understanding about their daily lives and ongoing problems including health issues. Ann and Earl's two daughers, Sarah Lane Morris and Elizabeth Ann Morris, are frequently discussed. Conditions Governing Use In Copyright. Copyrights held by Earl Morris or Lane Axtell depending on authorship. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper Description:
Correspondents B, 1954-1954 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This material is correspondence from people and companies largely concerning archaeology in the Southwest USA and also in Mesoamerica. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink and pencil, telegraphs, one newspaper clipping, black and white photograph
Bernheimer Trip, 1929, 1929-1929 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Several copies of interary and field notes for the 1929 Bernheimer Trip. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : bound notebook of lined paper, handwritten in pencil, Description: loose handwritten pages in pencil, typed pages on paper and tissue paper
Bernheimer, Charles L., 1938-1938 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence between Earl H. Morris, Charles Bernheimer, and other members of the expeditions concerning the organziation of the Bernheimer trips and the proposal for Bernheimer National Park. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, carbon copied Description: material,
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Blom, Frans, 1934-1934 Box 1 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence related to work at and publication of volumes relating to the Temple of the Warriors. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper Description:
Biesecker, Earle B., 1955-1955 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence between Earl Morris and E. B. Biesecker, Bursar of the Carnegie Institution, largely over financial matters and equipment being used by Earl Morris. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, half pages, and tissue pages, Description: telegrams
Brew, John Otis, 1939-1939 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with J. O. Brew, from the Peabody Museum at Harvard relating to archaeolgy work, artifacts and replicas sent to the Peabody Museum. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : telegrams, typed pages on paper and tissue paper, Description: handwritten pages in ink,
Burgh, Robert, 1953-1953 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Robert Burgh relating to his life and work at Copan, as well as personal correspondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, hand drawn images, Description: typed pages on tissue paper, envelopes, lined notebook paper,
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Bunker, Frank, 1938-1938 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondece with Frank Bunker, Editor with the Department of Publications of the Carnegie Instiutuion of Washington relating to differnent publications and illustrations created by Earl H.Morris. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, some with Description: handwritten comments in pencil, telegrams,
Bush, Vannevar, 1955-1955 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Vannever Bush, President of the Carnegie Instiution over various Carnegie related matters such as internal memos, publications, and the pension system. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink
Bushnell, David I., 1979-1979 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence iwth David Bushnell, owner of D. I. Bushnell and Co. concerning his collection of southwestern artifacts. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : carbon copies of typed pages and half pages, typed pages Description: on paper
Byers, Douglas S., 1947-1947 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Douglas Byers from the Peabody Museum and Editor for the Society of American Antiquity relating to articles for American Antiquity, both those publised by Morris and those reviewed by him. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : black and white photograhs, typed pages on paper, Description: handwritten pages in ink,
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Byram, John P., 1951-1951 Box 2 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with John P. Byram concerning buying textiles for his southwestern textile collection. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typewritten pages, Description:
Correspondents C, 1956-1956 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence, with several documents relating to work at Chichen Itza and the Temple of the Warriors. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, photocopied material, black and Description: white photos, handwritten pages in ink, postcards,
Carnegie Insituttion Finances, 1954-1954 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to financial matters with the Carnegie Institution, incuding expense accounts and budgets for the Chichen Itza Seasons. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink
Chapman, Kenneth, 1946-1946 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Kenneth Chapman, Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology in New Mexico concerning research, contributions and an invitation to be on the Board of Directors. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typed pages on paper Description:
Citizens Bank of Aztec, 1958-1958 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with the Citizens Bank of Aztec, New Mexico, particularly with A. G. Ramsower concerning deposits and bank balances. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, and handwritten pages in ink Description:
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Colorado University, 1948-1948 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to the University of Colorado including Earl Morris's Grade report cards, equipment loans, contribution to the University Memorial Center, and matters relating to the CU Museum of Natural History. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed index cards, pages on paper, handwritten pages in Description: ink,
Cosgrove, Hattie and Carl, 1954-1954 Box 3 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Carl Cosgrove, from the Peabody Museum at Harvard, and his wife Hattie relating to southwestern archaeology and the sending/receiveing of artifacts. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in ink Description:
Correspondents D, 1952-1952 Box 4 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning personal matters, archaeology in the Southwest and Mesoamerica. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typed material on paper, black Description: and white photographs
Department of the Interior, 1951-1951 Box 4 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with the Department of the Interior relating to work permits and site reports etc. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink, telegrams, photocopies of material, black and white photographs
Dalley, Phyllis, 1949-1949 Box 4 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Phyllis Dalley of the Carnegie Institute regarding financial matters just as invoices and expense accounts and budgeting. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, Description:
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Douglass, Andrew Elicott, 1950-1950 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with A. E. Douglas concerning Dendrochronology data, publications on dendrochronology and personal correspondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, telegrams, Description: handwritten pages in ink, black and white photographs
Daniels, Helen Sloan, 1953-1953 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Helen Sloan Daniels at the Durango Public Library concerning a letter of recommendation from Earl Morris for a fellowship and also about artifacts loaned and donated to the library as well as drafts of a manuscript by Daniels. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, some material is doublesided. Description:
Correspondents E, 1954-1954 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence relating to membership in organizations, archaeological fieldwork and personal correspondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in ink, Description: professsionally printed material
Erwin, A. T., 1936-1936 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with A. T. Erwin, Head of Vegetable Crops from Iowa State College concerning the origins of corn and sweet corn. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed material on paper Description:
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Correspondents F, 1956-1956 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence on varied topics including archaeological work, World War II, and personal correspondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink and pencil, telegrams
Farrand, Livingston, 1931-1931 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Livingston Farrand concerning Morris' Temple of the Warriors Book. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, professionally printed material, Description:
Fassal, Paul, 1939-1939 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Paul Fassal, of the Carnegie Institution about archaeological work in the Southwest and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in ink and Description: pencil, invoices, telegrams,
Flora, Isaiah Ford, 1950-1950 Box 5 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with I. F. Flora concerning archaeological work and artifacts from several southwestern site, particularly BM II and BM III sites. Material includes photographs with human hair attached sealed in a plastic bag. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders : black and white photographs, typed pages on paper, Description: handwritten pages in ink and pencil, handdrawn image in pencil,
Correspondents G, 1956-1956 Box 6 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with varied people and companies relating to archaeological work in the Southwest and personal correspondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten in ink, black and Description: white photographs
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Gifford, Edward Winslow, 1947-1947 Box 6 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with E. W. Gifford, Curator of the Museum of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley concerning bean and shell specimens set to the museum to be indentified. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages with come handwritten notes in ink Description:
Gilbert, Walter M., 1949-1949 Box 6 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Walter M. Gilbert, Administrative Secretary of the Carnegie Institution concerning lectures, expenses, publications, and work delays in Chichen Itza. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, telegrams, Description: handwritten pages in ink
Gilpin, Laura, 1956-1956 Box 6 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Laura Gilpin, photographer. Largely personal corresondence and letters concerning a letter of recommendation from Earl Morris. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typed pages on paper and tissue Description: paper
Gladwin, Harold S., 1949-1949 Box 6 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Harold Gladwin concerning archaeological work in the American southwest, particularly Basketmaker III sites. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, typed pages on Description: paper and tissue paper, some blue paper, some photocopies of letters, telegrams, some material is doublesided
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Goddard, Pliney E., 1926-1926 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Pliney E. Goddard, Curator of Ethnology at the American Museum of Natural History concerning artifacts send to the museum, financial matters and archaeological work. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, Description:
Graesen, Charles P., 1949-1949 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence and articles concerning a rock art site near Monte Vista, Colorado and artifact exchanges. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : newspaper clippings, photocopies, handwritten pages in Description: ink and pencil, handdrawn images in pencil and ink, some material is doublesided,
Gray, Irving, 1939-1939 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Irving Gray, from the Carnegie Institution concerning the publication of Morris' Temple of the Warriors book. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : telegrams, typed pages on paper in blue and black ink, Description: handwritten pages in pencil on lined paper,
Guthe, Carl H., 1938-1938 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Carl H. Guthe, of the National Science Council concerning the publication of annual reviews of American Archaeology. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, carbon copied material, Description:
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Correspondents H, 1955-1955 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeological work as well as personal correpondence. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwriten pages Description: in ink and pencil, postcards,
Harrington, Mark Raymond, 1948-1948 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with M. R. Harrington of the Southwest Museum concerning the museum's mailing list, exhibits, and publcations. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typed pages on paper and handwritten pages in ink Description:
Harrison, Mrs. William Henry (Margaret), 1955-1955 Box 7 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Editor, Division of Historical Research, Carnegie Institution regarding Earl Morris' varied articles. Language of Materials English Physical 4 Folders : type pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink, telegrams, printed publications
Haury, Emil W., 1956-1956 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Emi Haury at the University of Arizona concerning southwestern archaeological work and artifact exchanges. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, photographic slide,
Hayden, Irwin D., 1929-1929 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Irwin D. Hayden of the Southwest Museum concerning sherds from Mesa House site in Nevada. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typed pages on paper Description:
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Haynen, Joseph Riley, 1930-1930 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with J. P. Haynan concerning work at Chichen Itza and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed page on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink, many of the pages are on yellow paper and some material is double sided.
Henderson, Junius, 1935-1935 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Junius Henderson, Director of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History concerning museum matter such as specimen catalogs, expenditures and archaeology work done for the museum. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages in paper in blue and black ink, handwritten Description: pages in ink, newspaper clippings, photocopies
Hewett, Edgar L., 1935-1935 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Edgar L, ,Hewett from the University of New Mexico concerning financial matters for the Quirigua project. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : type written pages on paper, newspaper clippings, Description: photocopies, handwritten pages in ink, telegrams
Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1954-1954 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with F. W. Hodge at the Southwest Museum concerning southwestern Archaeology and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, black and white Description: photographs
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Corrrespondents I, 1953-1953 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence with the majority of the material concerning the filing of Individual Income Tax. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten Description: pages in ink
Correspondents J, 1955-1955 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeological work and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : type pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink, some material is on yellow paper and brown paper, black and white photographs
Jones, Volnay, 1954-1954 Box 8 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondece with Volnay Jones from the University of Michigan concerning plant and mammal hair studies. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper Description:
Johnson, Thomas Rogers, 1931-1931 Box 9 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Thomas Rogers Johnson of the Carnegie Institution concerning financial matters and the publication of the Temple of the Warriors book. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : telegrams, typed pages on paper in blue and black ink, Description: handwritten pages in ink,
Johnston, Harrison, 1956-1956 Box 9 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Corrrespondence with Harrison Johnson, attorney relating to his collection of Southwestern Textiles. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : black and white photographs, typed pages on paper in Description: blue and black ink,
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Correspondents K, 1954-1954 Box 9 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeology, personal matters and financial matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink,
Kidder, Alfred V., 1956-1956 Box 9 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with A. V. Kidder concerning archaeological work, particularly in Mesoamerica and Ann Morris' work at Chichen Itza with some personal material Language of Materials English Physical 9 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, typed page on paper Description: and tissue paper, telegrams,
Correspondents L, 1956-1956 Box 10 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeological work, publications, financial matters and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages on paper and tissue paper in ink and Description: pencil, typed pages on paper and tissue paper, in blue and black ink, telegrams, postcards,
Lawrence, Lillian, 1955-1955 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Lillian Lawrence and Phyllis Day, Bursars of the Carnegie Instutiton concerning financial matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, typed forms, Description:
Correspondents M, 1955-1955 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence with people and museums concerning archaeology, the transfer and purchase of artifacts, various organizations and purchasing of supplies. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, some with handwritten notes in ink Description: and pencil. postcards, at least one letter is written in Spanish or perhaps Portugese
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Martin, Paul, 1955-1955 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Paul Martin, of the Fields Museum of Natural History and the State Historical Museum of Colorado concerning the transfer of artifacts between these institutions and the University of Colorad Museum, publication reviews, and other archaeological matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handdrawn maps Description: on graph paper, handwritten page in ink,
Maxwell, Gilbert, 1956-1956 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Gilbert S. Maxwell, owner of American Indian Crafts concerning the purchase of Navajo rugs. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, order sheets, typed Description: pages on paper
Mepham, George S., 1917-1917 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with George S. Mepham, largely on personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typed pages on paper, Description:
Merriam, John C., 1938-1938 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Dr. John C. Merriam, president of the Carnegie Institute. The early letters are largely concerning Chichen Itza and the later letters are largely about Canyons de Chelly and Del Muerto. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, some of which are blue, and tissue Description: paper, handwritten page in pencil and ink, telegrams, black and white photographs
Moodie, Roy L., 1934-1934 Box 11 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence largely concerning skeletal analysis of Basketmaker period burials. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten page Description: in ink,
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Morley, Sylvanus Griswold, 1948-1948 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence largely concerning work at Chichen Itza and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, telegrams, handwritten pages in ink and pencil, some carbon copies of letters,
Morris, Ann Axtell, 1940-1940 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains five dated items of corresponence as well as two items which are not explicitly correspondence but which may have been included with letters that are now missing. The two non-correspondence items are a narrative about Ann presumably written by Earl and a description of a traffic accident in which Ann was involved. Conditions Governing Use For letters written by Earl Morris, In Copyright. For those written by Ann Axtell Morris, No Copyright. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Handwritten and typewritten pages Description:
Morris Family, 1961-1961 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains correspondence from a number of parties across a wide date range. The bulk of the file are letters from Earl Morris and Lucille Bowman, Earl's second wife, written to the Bowman family. Two items relate to Florence Lister and Robert Lister's effort to gather information on Earl for their biographical book project. Notably, three early items of correspondence are to or from Scott Morris or Ettie Morris, Earl's parents. Conditions Governing Use Copyright status depends on authorship. Letters by Earl Morris are in copyright until 2027. Letters by A. V. Kidder are in copyright until 2034. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typewritten and handwritten on paper Description:
Morrow, Dwight Jr., 1956-1956 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Dwight Morrow jr. American Ambassador to Mexico, largely on personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, typed pages on Description: paper,
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Corresondents Mc, 1954-1954 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeological work and membership in organizations. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : postcards, handwritten pages in pencil and ink, typed Description: pages on paper,
Correspondents N, 1955-1955 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning archaeologica work, and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in pencil and Description: ink, envelopes
Nelson, Nels C., 1955-1955 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Nels Nelson, with the American Museum of Natural History and Morris' mentor. The early letters concern the Aztec Ruin excavation and the later become more personal and discuss other work in the southwest. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : black and white photographs, newspaper clippings, Description: professionally printed material, typed pages on paper in blue and black ink, handwritten pages in ink,
Norlin George, 1939-1939 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to permissions for excavations and concerning the retirement of George Norlin, President of the University of Colorado. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : professionally printed material, typed page on paper and Description: tissue paper,
Nusbaum, Jesse L., 1947-1947 Box 12 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Jesse Nusbaum Superintendant of Mesa Verde National Park and Director of the Laboratory of Anthropology. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, telegrams,
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Correspondents O, 1949-1949 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence related to archaeological work, largely concerning the purchase of publications, artifacts and equipment. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, some of which is blue, and tissue Description: paper, typed forms,
O'Bryan, Deric, 1955-1955 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning archaeology work at Mesa Verde and Gila Pueblo. Note the early letters are addressed to a Deric Nusbaum like the later letters are addressed to a Deric O'Bryan. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on tissue paper and paper, Description:
Correspondents P, 1952-1952 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to archaeological work, the Pension system for the American Museum of Natural History and Earl Morris' passport. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper in blue and black ink, handwritten Description: pages in ink, professionally printed material, bound passport
Persons having items for sale or reporting sites, 1941-1941 Box 13 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Handwritten and typewritten documents primarily on Description: letter-sized paper. ; 8" x 11"
Pierce, J. A., 1945-1945 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence regarding the purchase of insurance. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, typed forms, Description:
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Pollock, Harry, 1955-1955 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Harry Pollock of the Carnegie Institution concerned varied matters including financial matters, publications and work at Quirigua. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, telegrams, Description:
Quirigua, undated Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents typed copies of telegrams concerning Quirigua. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, partially in Spanish Description:
Correspondents R, 1955-1955 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence concerning archaeological work in Mesoamerica and the American Southwest. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, handwritten pages in ink, telegrams, postcards, professionally printed material
Renaud, Etienne Bernardeau, 1942-1942 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence related to archaeological work, particularly the exchange of publicaitons. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : carbon copied pages, handwritten pages in ink, typed Description: pages on paper,
Rodeck, Hugo, 1955-1955 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning the University of Colorado Museum with the Director, Hugo Rodeck. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink, typed pages on paper, Description:
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Correspondents S, 1954-1954 Box 13 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to archaeological work and the review of publications. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink and pencil, professionaly printed material,
Sammons, Mr. And Mrs. H. B., 1945-1945 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence concerning financial matters, particularly the Tatman Loan. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, in blue and black Description: ink
Schulman, Edmund, 1955-1955 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Edmund Schulman, of the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research at the University of Arizona concerning dendrochronology dates for the American Southwest. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, postcards Description:
Scott, Donald, 1953-1953 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Donald Scott, of the Peabody Museum at Harvard concerning publication and artifacts that were sent to the museum, particularly skeletal material from Aztec Ruins and Durango and casts from Chichen Itza. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, some material is double sided, handwritten pages ink,
Charles Scribners and Sons, 1954-1954 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with the publishing house Charles Scribners and Sons concerning publication of Morris' manuscripts and royalties. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, typed forms, Description:
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Shepard, Anna O., 1939-1939 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Anna O. Shepard about the analysis of various pottery sherds found by Earl Morris at various sites in the American Southwest. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, some of which are Description: double sided with notes and handdrawn images in pencil
Simmons, James W., 1936-1936 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Letters and photographs concerning Mr. Simmons archeological work near Prescott, Arizona. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : black and white photographs, some with typed or Description: handwritten notations on them, typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in ink,
Smithsonian Institution, 1946-1946 Box 14 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with various people at the Smithsonian Institution organized by correspondent: A. Wetmore, John Frazier, Neil Judd, W. H. Holms, F. W. Hodge, J. E. Graf, J. Walter Fewekes and Abbott. Large concerning archaeological work and the disposition of artifacts and publications. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, in blue and black Description: ink, handwritten pages in pencil ink. black and white photographs
Stearns, Robert, 1952-1952 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Robert Stearns, President of the University of Colorado concerning various appointments and Morris' Honorary Degree. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, Description:
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Stone, Mrs. W. E. and Arthur, 1935-1935 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence over largely personal matters with some general archaeological disscussion. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : handwritten pages in ink and pencil, typed pages on Description: paper and tissue paper, some pages are double sided
Stromsvik, Gustav, 1956-1956 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to work at Chichen Itza and Copan and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : telelgrams, typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in Description: ink, carbon copies of handwritten notes, black and white photographs
Correspondents T, 1952-1952 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence over archaeological work, personal matter and financial matters Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink and pencil.
Tatman, Oscar, 1956-1956 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Largely personal correspondence with some mentions of genral archaeological matters Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : type pages on paper and tissue paper, handwritten pages Description: in ink, many pages are double sided,
Tepper, Helen S., 1943-1943 Box 15 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to Carnegie Institution Finanaces, including account statements. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, typed forms, Description: postcards
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Correspondents U, 1948-1948 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence over archaeological and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : telegrams, typed pages on paper, Description:
U. S. Gypsum Co., 1947-1947 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to Earl Morris asking permission to do an excavation on land owned by the company near Loveland CO. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typed pages on paper, oversized map, envelop Description:
Correspondents V, 1955-1955 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence relating largely to archaeological work. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : postcards, typed pages on paper, Description:
Correspodnents W, 1955-1955 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence with individuals and organizations relating to archaeological work and personal matters. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper, in blue and black Description: ink, handwritten pages in ink and pencil, telegrams,
Weitzner, Bella, 1955-1955 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Bella Weitzner from the American Museum of Natural History concerning artifact transferred, finanical matter and publications. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in ink, Description: telegrams,
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Wissler, Clark, 1938-1938 Box 16 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Clark Wissler of the American Museum of Natural History concerning artifact transfers, archaeological work and publications, and financial matters. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper in blue and black Description: ink, handwritten pages on ink, telegrams,
Wolcott, Frank, 1928-1928 Box 17 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence with Frank Wolcott from the University of Colorado concerning financial matters related to archaeological field work. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper and tissue paper blue and black ink, Description: handwritten pages in ink
Woodward, Arthur, 1933-1933 Box 17 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence largely relating to analysis of beads from Gobernador. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper in blue and black ink, Description:
Wulfing, John Max, 1928-1928 Box 17 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Correspondence relating to the financing of an excavation near Aztec, New Mexico by the Archaeological Institute of America and the results of it. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper tissue paper, handwritten pages in Description: ink,
Correspondents Z, 1948-1948 Box 17 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Varied correspondence, largely over archaeological matters and publication. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : typed pages on paper, handwritten pages in blue and Description: black ink, postcards,
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Fieldwork, 1915-1915 Scope and Contents Series 02, Archaeology, consists of permit requests, field notes, correspondence, inventories, and formal reports created in the process of conducting archaeological excavations and restoration work. This series is further divided into subseries based on the area in which the excavation took place. These geographic divisions are based on Morris' own methods of classification and range from a precise area limited to no more than one or two archaeological sites, such as Solomonville, to a wide area containing several dozen sites such as the La Plata District. Subseries are further divided into date and genre or form such as reports, maps, and correspondence. While this series documents a significant portion of the fieldwork conducted by Morris, it is by no means complete. Some areas are better documented than others. For instance, subseries 06, Durango District, contains day-by-day journal entries, correspondence, object catalogues, maps, and reports while subseries 03, Chichen Itza, contains only reports and catalogues. Documents not present in this collection may be held at other institutions if they still exist. Arrangement Arranged into 15 subseries. Processing Information This series was created in 2019 using material from one of the two series into which the Earl H. Morris papers were previously divided. Titled Archaeology, this former series in fact contained many items not strictly related to archaeological excavation including manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and biographical material. The present series 02, Fieldwork, contains the material from the former Archaeology series most directly related to excavations in the field. This material was examined in detail to determine the site from which it originated and arranged based on this information (see Scope and Contents for more detail). Language of Materials English Physical 6 linear feet Description:
Atahonez (Prayer Rock District), 1931-1931 Scope and Contents Subseries 01, Atahonez, consists of catalogues, field reports, maps, and photographs generated from Earl Morris' excavations at Broken Flute Cave, Obelisk Cave, and other less studied sites in 1931. Atahonez, interchangeably called the Prayer Rock District or Red Rocks, is located in northeastern Arizona between the Carrizo and Lukachukai mountains. Language of Materials English Physical 7 folders Description:
Catalogues, 1931-1931 Box 18 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Field reports, 1931-1931 Box 18 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Maps, undated Box 18 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Photographs, undated Box 18 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Object images and descriptions, undated Box 18 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders Description:
Aztec Ruins, 1923-1923 Scope and Contents Subseries 02, Aztec Ruins, consists of reports, records of expenditure, correspondence, and catalogues resulting from years of exacavations and repair work at the site now known as Aztec Ruins National Monument. Earl Morris resided and worked at Aztec Ruins between 1916 and 1923. He then returned in 1934 to oversee the reconstruction of the Great Kiva. Documentation of these efforts within this collection appears to be far from complete. 1923 and 1934 are more thoroughly documented than other years though much of the material in this subseries remains undated. Language of Materials English Physical 10 folders Description:
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Archaeological reconnaissance report, 1934-1934 Box 19 (unspecified) Scope and Contents In 1933, Earl Morris in conjunction with the Southwestern Monuments division of the National Park Service assented to repairs on the structures at Aztec Ruins National Monument. The repair work followed an outline prepared by Morris. During the repair process, workers came upon a number of objects and human remains. These are detailed in the document, Archaeological Reconnaissance Report. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Catalogues, 1919-1919 Box 19, 20 (unspecified) Scope and Contents A mix of catalogues from 1915, 1931, and undated describe objects and human remain excavated at Aztec Ruins National Monument. This file contains correspondence between Earl Morris and Clark Wissler at the American Museum of Natural History. Wissler writes to ascertain the full extent of excavated items, their current location, and eventual place of deposit. Language of Materials English Physical 5 Folders Description:
Expenditures, 1927-1927 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Reports, 1923-1923 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Notes, undated Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Maps and diagrams, undated Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Bernheimer Expeditions, 1921-1921 Scope and Contents Series 03, Bernheimer expeditions, consists of correspondence, notes, and photographs from several backcountry trips sponsored by Charles L. Bernheimer, the Carnegie Institution of Washington, and the American Museum of Natural History. Charles Bernheimer was a businessman and resident in New York City who took an interest in the history, geography, and lifestyles of the southwest. Bernheimer organized several expeditions into remote locations in southern Utah and northern Arizona for many of which Morris was present as an archaeological expert. Records pertaining to four of these expeditions exist in the collection: 1921, 1922, 1929, and 1930. The Bernheimer, Charles L. file in series 01, Correspondence serves as an additional resource on this topic. Language of Materials English Physical 4 folders Description:
1921 Expedition, 1921-1921 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1922 Expedition, 1922-1922 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1929 Expedition, 1929-1929 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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1930 Expedition, 1930-1930 Box 20 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Canyon del Muerto and Canyon de Chelly, 1923-1923 Biographical / Historical Between 1923 and 1932, Earl Morris spent several field seasons in Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto, first visiting the area with Charles Bernheimer (see subseries 03) in 1923 when he was immediately struck by the potential of sites in this area for stratigraphic analysis. Sites studied during these field seasons include Mummy Cave, Massacre Cave, Trail Canyon Cave, Pictograph Cave, Tseahatso Cave, Antelope House, and Battle Cave. Morris and members of the excavation team found the area significant for its many burials and gave specific apellations to some of them including the Tomb of the Weaver, Chief's Grave, and the Burial of the Hands among many other burials referred to in a more generic way. Scope and Contents Documents in this subseries are arranged primarily by year of excavation and include 1923-27, 1929, and 1932. Other files consist of material about the excavations overall and are not tied to any particular date. Language of Materials English Physical 22 folders Description:
1923 Fieldwork, 1923-1923 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1924 Fieldwork, 1924-1924 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 5 Folders Description:
1925 Fieldwork, 1925-1925 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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1926 Fielwork, 1926-1926 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1927 Fieldwork, 1927-1927 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1929 Fieldwork, 1929-1929 Box 21 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1932 Fieldwork, 1932-1932 Box 21, 22 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 6 Folders Description:
Analysis and research, 1984-1984 Box 22 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file consists of documents generated in course of research conducted after Earl Morris' death in 1957. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Bennett's Peak area fieldwork, 1950-1950 Box 22 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
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David L. DeHarport materials, undated Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Maps and surveys, undated Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Roy L. Carlson materials, 1984-1984 Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Chichén Itzá, 1924-1924 Language of Materials English Physical 3 linear feet Description:
Catalogues, 1926-1926 Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Reports, ated-ated Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Turquoise mosaic plaque, undated Box 23 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Photographs and handwritten observations about the circular disk made of turqouise tiles found in a stone jar at the Temple of the Warriors. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Durango District, 1937-1937 Biographical / Historical Earl Morris conducted archaeological excavations in the Durango area from 1938 to 1940 most notably at two sites called the Falls Creek Caves or Falls Creek Shelters. Morris collaborated with a local resident and amateur archaeologist, Zeke Flora, who reconnoitered sites before Morris' arrival. The relationship between the two deteriorated, however, because of a dispute regarding ownership of number of objects and human remains which Flora had collected from federal land without a permit. The progress of this dispute, which eventually made its way to the desk of the Secretary of the Interior, can be followed in file 005, I. F. Flora dispute. Scope and Contents This subseries consists of material related to excavations in areas near Durango, Colorado from 1938 to 1940. It can be roughly divided in two parts: those documents created at or just after the time of excavation, encompassing files 001-004, and those documents created because of subsequent developments and analysis, files 005-010. Language of Materials English Physical 21 folders Description:
Catalogues, 1940-1940 Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Field reports, 1938-1938 Box 23 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Diaries, 1940-1940 Box 23 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains some of the original diaries and transcripts of those diaries from Earl Morris' excavations in Durango, Colorado. These diaries appear to be incomplete. The diary for 1938 breaks off mid-excavation and there is no diary for 1939 when excavations most likely took place. Transcripts were produced from the original diaries at an uknown date. It is unlikely that Morris produced these transcripts himself due to variances between the transcripts and the originals. Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders Description:
Field books, 1939-1939 Box 24 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
I. F. Flora dispute, 1945-1945 Box 24 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file of correspondence details a custody dispute over objects illegally excavated on federal land near Durango, CO by I. F. "Zeke" Flora. After the objects had been excavated, Morris agreed to purchase them from Flora with his own funds. Morris claims that he did this in order to bring the illegally excavated objects into professional care and curation and that a 'handshake agreement' had been reached that Flora would lay no further claim to them. Flora, on the other hand, claimed that Morris had only purchased the right to study the objects and not to retain them indefinitely. In response to Flora's increasingly public complaints on the matter, Morris escalated the issue within the Department of the Interior. Eventually, the department ruled that Morris would send the objects to other institutions. Neither he nor Flora would retain any of the objects personally. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : Typewritten correspondence on regular and Description: transparency paper. ; 8" x 11"
Maps, 1940-1940 Box 24 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Marian L. Cook notes and research, 1943-1943 Box 24, 25 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 4 Folders Description:
Robert Burgh field books, 1950-1950 Box 25 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 4 Folders Description:
Representative Male and Female Durango Skulls, undated Box 25 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Title of this file taken from a manila envelope which has been deaccessioned due to its acidity and dimensions. The title was written across the top of the envelope. Halfway down, the number "310" was scrawled at a diagonal angle. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Trait Charts, undated Box 25 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Gobernador District, 1915-1915 Scope and Contents Series 07, Gobernador District, encompasses earl Morris' fieldwork on the domestic and defensive structures constructed in the area of the Gobernador and Largo Canyons near Aztec, New Mexico in the 17th and early 18th centuries. While Morris' work in this area was never published, Roy L. Carlson of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History used Morris' original notes (the same as those available in this subseries) to bring his research to publication. Before processing in 2019, Carlson's research notes were intermixed with those of Morris. His notes remain in this subseries but have been separated and place in file 003, Roy L. Carlson notes and researched. Language of Materials English Physical 3 folders Description:
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Correspondence, 1962-1962 Box 25 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Reports, 1964-1964 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Correspondence and Notes, Roy L. Carlson, 1964-1964 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Maps and diagrams, 1963-1963 Box 79, 80, 82 (unspecified) Scope and Contents These maps provide information about the layout and features of Ruin 3, Ruin 4, and Ruin 6 as well as Twin Angels Pueblo. Also included are two large pages of photographs with accompanying captions. It is likely that this material was prepared by Roy L. Carlson for his work, Eighteenth Century Navajo Fortresses of the Gobernador District Language of Materials English
Kawaikuh, 1928-1928 Scope and Contents Subseries 02.08, Kawaikuh (alternatively spelled Kawaika and Kawaika-a by Morris and colleagues and Kawaika-A in the present day), consists of materials produced during archaeological excavations at a site of the same name near a border between the Navajo and Hopi nations Arizona in 1928. Dr. Roy L. Carlson later used Morris' field documentation to research and produce a manuscript, the Potters of Kawaika-a, in the early 1960s. Carlson's own notes remain wiht the collection and can be found in file 05, Roy L. Carlson notes and research. Language of Materials English Physical 6 folders Description:
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Permit requests and correspondence, 1928-1928 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1928 Fieldwork, 1928-1928 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Analysis and research, 1949-1949 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Maps and site illustration, 1928-1928 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Research, Roy L. Carlson, 1964-1964 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
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La Plata District, 1915-1915 Scope and Contents The La Plata district encompasses a wide area in which Earl Morris spent much of his career excavating at over 40 sites. Roughly, it refers to the area north of the San Juan River where it reaches Farmington, New Mexico and encompasses the La Plata Valley, the Animas Valley, and the area between the La Plata and Mancos rivers. Documents in this subseries are organized by year of creation: 1915-16, 1921, 1922, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1930, and 1931. Two files, 009 and 010, contain documents that pertain to multiple years of excavation. Some years of excavation are documented by a report, catalogue, and correspondence while others include one of these types. For this reason it is likely that the documentation of the La Plata district in this collection is not complete. Language of Materials English Physical 11 folders Description:
1915-16 Fieldwork, 1916-1916 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1921 Fieldwork, 1921-1921 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1922 Fieldwork, 1922-1922 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1925 Fieldwork, 1925-1925 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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1927 Fieldwork, 1927-1927 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1929 Fieldwork, 1929-1929 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1930 Fieldwork, 1930-1930 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
1931 Fieldwork, 1931-1931 Box 26 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Tracings of the La Plata Maps, 1931-1931 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Permit requests and correspondence, 1938-1938 Box 27 (unspecified) Scope and Contents A complilitation of letters, reports, etc. pertaining to the process of securing permits for archaeological fieldwork in La Plata. Date of materials range from 1928 to 1938. ______Scope and Content Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Cliff house, Lion Canyon, undated Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Mesa Verde, 1934-1934 Scope and Contents Earl Morris worked at Mesa Verde at the behest of Arno Cammerer, Director of the National Parks Service, to conduct repairs on the Cliff Palace. Morris' salary was paid by the Carnegie Institution, the work taking place in 1934 or 1935. The documents in this subseries cover these repairs. Language of Materials English Physical 3 folders Description:
Ruins survey, 1935-1935 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Ruins repair, 1934-1934 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Mimbres, 1924-1924 Language of Materials English Physical 5 folders Description:
Reports, 1926-1926 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders ; 8.5" x 11" Description:
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Catalogues, 1963-1963 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Maps, undated Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Photographs, undated Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Quirigua, 1934-1934 Language of Materials English Physical 4 folders Description:
1934 Fieldwork, 1934-1934 Box 27 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Financial records, 1934-1934 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Calendar, 1915-1915 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Photo album, undated Box 76 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This bound album contains approximately 60 photographs adhered to black construction paper with paper corner mounts. The photographs include portaits of individuals including women and children as well as scenes at the sight of excavation. Language of Materials English Physical 1 Volumes. About 60 Photographs. : Bound volume ; 11" x 7" Description:
Rio Grande Valley, 1915-1915 Language of Materials English Physical 1 folders Description:
Rio Grande Valley, 1915-1915 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Solomonsville, 1931-1931 Language of Materials English Physical 4 folders Description:
1931-32 Fieldwork, 1932-1932 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Photographs, undated Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Illustrations, undated Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Roy L. Carlson correspondence and research, 1963-1963 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Inventories, 1917-1917 Language of Materials English Physical 6 folders Description:
American Museum of Natural History, undated Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Bureau of Ethnology, 1916-1916 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, 1917-1917 Box 28 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 6 Folders Description:
Denver Art Museum, 1933-1933 Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Peabody Museum, 1935-1935 Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Personal Collection, undated Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Unassociated, undated Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Manuscripts, 1917-1917 Scope and Contents Series 03, Manuscripts, conists of typed and handwritten drafts, photographs, and illustrations prepared for publication. Some of the manuscripts became formal publications while others remain unpublished. While most manuscripts in this series were authored by Earl Morris, other manuscripts were prepared by others as continuations of Morris previous work and research. The author and title of the manuscript are given in each file name. Regardless of publication status, these manuscripts files provide insights into the authors' process of writing and research through information provided by editorial markup and iterative drafts. Language of Materials English Physical 4.5 linear feet Description:
Amsden manuscript, 1942-1942 Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
An American Mummy, Earl H. Morris, 1930-1930 Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Archaeological Background of Dates in Early Arizona Chronology, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 29 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Archaeological Experiences at Quirigua, Guatemala, 1948-1948 Box 30 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Archaeologoical Studies in the La Plata District, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 30-34, 79, 83 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This voluminous file documents Earl Morris' lagest and possibly best known work which was published in 1939. The file is composed of an incomplete, typewritten edition of a portion of the work along with original illustrations of pen and paint on cavas, engraved printing plates, and approximately 350 photographs pasted to cardstock with editorial markup and captions. Language of Materials English Physical 19 Folders Description:
Archaeology of the Southwest Being Transformed into History, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 34 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Artifacts, 1939-1939 Box 34 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Basket Maker II Sites Near Durango, Colorado, Earl H. Morris and Robert F. Burgh, 1953-1953 Box 34, 79, 81, 82 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders. Numerous oversized items. Description:
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Basketmaker III Sites near Durango, Roy L. Carlson, 1963-1963 Box 34, 79, 81, 82 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders. Numerous oversized items. Description:
Basketry manuscript, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 35 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Basketry of the Period Basket Maker III, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 35 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Canyon del Muerto, Earl H. Morris, 1925-1925 Box 35 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Manuscript copy of an article published in National Geographic Magazine volume 48, issue 3, 1925. The article was published under the title, "Exploring in the Canyon of Death: Remains of a People Who Dwealt in Our Southwest At Least 4,000 Years Ago Are Revealed." Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders : Typewritten manuscript with handwritten notes as well Description: as photographs with markup and captions.
Chronological Series for the Upper San Juan Area, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 35 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Earl Morris and the University of Colorado Museum: An Appreciation, Hugo G. Rodeck, 1950-1950 Box 35 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Four Mimbres Sites: The Earl Morris Excavations of 1926, Roy L. Carlson, 1979-1979 Box 35 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Junius Henderson, 1945-1945 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Kawaikah, Earl H. Morris, 1928-1928 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Kin-Kai-La-Chi, A. B. Hamelin, 1922-1922 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Mimbres Kachina Cult, Roy L. Carlson, 1980-1980 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Prehistoric Cultures of the Durango, Colorado District, I. F. Flora, 1939-1939 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Professor Morris Writes of Old Fort near Farmington, Earl H. Morris, 1939-1939 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Review, Excavations in Mesa Verde National Park, Earl H. Morris, 1950-1950 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Ruins of the Gobernador District, Earl H. Morris, 1961-1961 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 4 Folders Description:
Southwestern Archaeology, Richard G. Beidlman, undated Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
The Arizona Chronology, A. E. Douglass, 1936-1936 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
The Chichen Plaque, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
The Miracle of Corn, undated Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
The Potters of Kawaika-a, Roy L. Carlson, undated Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Tomb of the Weaver, Earl H. Morris, undated Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Twin Angels Pueblo, Roy L. Carlson, 1966-1966 Box 36 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Printing plates, undated Box 37 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
Research files, 1908-1908 Scope and Contents Series 04, Research Files, consists of material generated in the course of research on topics that deal with more than one particular archaeological site or district. With assistance of secretary Marian L. Cook, Morris kept notes on index cards and paper which include bibliogrpahic citations, notes about excavated artifacts, and on particular subjects such as knots and dendrochronology. Other materials are included in this series which might have served as general reference resources: printed publications, maps, and office files maintained Cook. The series is subdivided into subseries 01, Reference Files, and subseries 02, Subject Files. Language of Materials English Physical 2.5 linear feet Description:
Reference files, 1908-1908 Language of Materials English Physical 18 folders Description:
Bibliographies, 1952-1952 Box 37 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Index cards, undated Box 37-39 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 11 Folders Description:
Maps and diagrams, ated-ated Box 39, 79, 80, 82 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file includes a number of maps that Earl Morris likely used for personal reference. They include travel and autombile maps of Colorada, New Mexico, Arizona, and California as well as maps likely acquired to assist with archaeological excavations in the four corners area. This file also includes diagrams comparing historical cultures and constructing cultural timelines. Most of the material is oversize (greater than 8" x 11"). Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Office files, 1943-1943 Box 39-40 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file includes untitled, loose handwritten notes, a few items of correspondence from Morris to A. V. Kidder, Jesse Nusbaum, and others, a job description for a new secretary, and instructions for where to find important documents in Morris' office. The second of two folders contains filing cards used to index materials by subject and author. It is likely that these documents, with the exception of the items of correspondence, were written by Morris' secretary, Marian L. Cook. Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders : Typewritten and handwritten documents. ; 8" x 11" Description:
Publications, 1956-1956 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 3 Folders Description:
Subject files, 1910-1910 Language of Materials English Physical 8 folders Description:
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Dendrochronology, 1951-1951 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Knots, undated Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Laboratory of Anthropology, 1938-1938 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Navajo vocabulary, 1910-1910 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Pipes, 1939-1939 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Pottery, 1932-1932 Box 40 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Proposed Anasazi National Monument, undated Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Sandals, 1994-1994 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Biographical materials, 1908-1908 Scope and Contents Series 05, Biographical Materials, consists of autobiographical writings, certificates, and diplomas kept or authored by Earl Morris over the course of his lifetime. The series also includes publications commemorating both Earl and Ann Morrs printed at the event their deaths. Language of Materials English Physical 4 folders Description:
Autobiography, 1932-1932 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Obituaries and commemoration, 1957-1957 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Certificates, 1956-1956 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Diplomas, 1942-1942 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
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Ephemera, 1923-1923 Scope and Contents Series 06, Ephemera, consists of material, primarily newspaper clippings, compiled by Earl Morris, Ann Morris, or both. This material is more personal or recreational in nature than similar material found in series 05, Research Files. Language of Materials English Physical 7 folders Description:
Newspaper clippings, 1957-1957 Box 41 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 4 Folders Description:
Scrapbooks, 1956-1956 Box 42 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 1 Folders Description:
Printed matter, 1945-1945 Box 42 (unspecified) Language of Materials English Physical 2 Folders Description:
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Photographs, undated Scope and Contents Series 07, Photographs, consists of photographic negatives including silver gelatin glass plate, polyester, acetate, and nitrate negatives as well images in positive format including prints and glass lantern slides. Photographs in this series are organized into subseries by image format, then into files by geographic location depicted. Earl Morris photographed the archaeological excavations under his supervision. The majority of the photographs depict sites in the process of excavation or repair, surrounding landscapes, excavated objects, and human remains. A smaller but still substantial number of photographs capture archaeological artifacts in a studio setting. People often feature in photographs either deliberately, such as through staged photographs of excavation work or group portraits, or incidentally in the course of photographing the site of excavation. These individuals are rarely named by the captions that occasionally accompany photographs. Their identities can best be discerned by consulting the documents associated with the relevant geographic area in Series 02, Fieldwork. Some photographs include Navajo/Diné individuals. These images appear most frequently in the files for Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto. It is probable that Earl Morris made most of the images in this collection. Some doubt is thrown on this statement, however, by lack of knowledge of how photography was practiced in the field: it may be the case that other individuals on the excavation crew were trained in photography, as is suggested by the photographs in which Morris is himself depicted. Ann Morris, practiced at arhcaeological illustration, may have played a role in creating photo documentation as well. Some photographs within the collection of lantern slides and prints were almost certainly taken by other individuals: they depict content from institutions or sites with which Morris was more loosely associated or feature another person's name in the caption. Among these are images taken by photographer Merl LaVoy and aerial photographs taken by aviator Charles Lindbergh above Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto. The same image may be found across multiple formats in this collection. For instance, a photograph of a ruin in the Gobernador district exists as a glass plate negative, a lantern slide, and a print. The exact processes that created these replicant images are unknown. It is likely that the glass, acetate, and nitrate negatives served as originals from which prints and lantern slides were derived. It is also possible, however, that nitrate and acetate negatives were themselves produced from glass plates or other formats. Arrangement Photographs are arranged into subseries based on photographic medium. Processing Information From an undetermined time until 2019, photographs were stored in filing cabinets and grouped first by format type and, within format type, based loosely on geographic origin. This scheme was refined as the negatives were rehoused and partially digitized in 2019 and 2020. Language of Materials English Physical 16 linear feet Description:
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Glass plate negatives, 1924-1924 Scope and Contents Subseries 07.01, Glass plate negatives, consists of 350 silver gelatin glass plates organized into file units on the basis of the geographic area or archaeological site depicted. This organization obliquely mirrors that found in series 02, Fieldwork: not all of the areas covered in Fieldwork are represented by the glass negatives and vice versa but there is significant overlap. The 355 glass negatives in this subseries were made using the silver gelatin process. They come in three sizes: 5" x 7", 4 ¼” x 5”, and 4" x 5". Damage to the emulsion (either due to scratching or flaking) is quite common, especially along the edges of the plate, whereas damage to the glass plate itself in the form of cracking or loose piece is less common. Arrangement Photographs are separated into files by geographic origin or subject. Language of Materials English Physical 350 photographs Description:
Aztec Ruins, undated Box 43 (unspecified) Physical 48 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto, undated Box 44 (unspecified) Physical 11 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Durango District, undated Box 49 (unspecified) Physical 4 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Gobernador, undated Box 49 (unspecified) Physical 83 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Honey Ant Pueblo, undated Box 50 (unspecified) Physical 2 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
La Plata district, undated Box 51 (unspecified) Physical 45 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
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McElmo Canyon, Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, 1981-1981 Box 56 (unspecified) Physical 2 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Navajo Reservation, undated Box 52 (unspecified) Physical 14 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Salt Canyon, Mancos Divide, undated Box 56 (unspecified) Physical 14 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Ute Mountain Tribal Park, undated Box 57 (unspecified) Physical 16 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. Description:
Unidentified, undated Box 58 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file consists of photographs of objects and photographs of other photographs taken in a studio setting which were present in the collections of the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. The objects depicted originate from more than one site most of which are unidentified. Physical 9 Photographs : Glass plate negatives. ; 3 ¼” x 4 ¼” Description:
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Lantern slides, undated Scope and Contents Subseries 07.02, Lantern slides, consists of 586 glass slides made to be viewed with a projector. The slides are arranged into files based on the geographic area depicted or a common theme. Most slides come from sites where Morris was active as an archaeologist. Some, such as "Southwest architecture," do not relate specifically to Morris but serve a more general interest. Lantern slides were routinely produced in mass by companies specializing in this area. While Morris may have supplied the photography for some of these images, it is unlikely that he produced any of them himself. The organizations that sponsored Morris' work may have been responsible for their production but this is not known for certain. The provenance of these slides is likewise uncertain; they may have formed Morris' personal collection. The vast majority of the lantern slides are made up of two pieces of glass held together by glue and a paper border. Some of the slides are colorized, either printed or colored by hand, but most are black and white. A small number of the slides were created from illustrations rather than photgraphic images. Arrangement Photographs are separated into files by geographic origin or subject. Language of Materials English Physical 586 photographs Description:
American Museum of Natural History, undated Box 59 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Various exhibits and artifacts slides prepared by the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Physical 5 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Atahonez, undated Box 59 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Images from fieldwork in Atahonez, Prayer Rock District, Arizona. Date(s) not confirmed. Physical 20 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Aztec Ruins, undated Box 59 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Images taken during fieldwork in Aztec Ruins, New Mexico, and object photographs taken in a studio setting. Physical 20 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
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Canyon de Chelly, undated Box 59 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Various sites from Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto, Arizona, including Battle Cave, Tomb of the Weaver (c. 1929), White House, and Mummy Cave. Physical 50 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Durango District, undated Box 60 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Images from fieldwork in various sites within the Durango District, Colorado, including Falls Creek shelters and Talus village, as well as staged artifact photos from a studio setting. Physical 24 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Folsom Excavations (Lindenmeier Site), undated Box 60, 61 (unspecified) Physical 10 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Gobernador District, undated Box 61 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This area east and south of the San Juan River near Aztec, New Mexico encompasses the canyons of Gobernador, Kootz (Kutz), Frances, Cerresal (Cereza) and San Rafael. Physical 41 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
La Plata District, undated Box 61 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This area north of the San Juan River in New Mexico encompasses the La Plata Valley, the Animas Valley, and the area between the La Plata and Mancos rivers. Physical 19 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
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Mesoamerica, undated Box 62-64 (unspecified) Scope and Contents The lantern slides in this file consist of images from the excavation of Chichen Itza between 1925 and 1928, excavations at Quirigua in Guatemala that likely took place between 1912 and 1914, as well as a number of unidentified images which might originate from these or other sites. Without any particular chronological or topical order, images show the activities of excavation workers, the appearance sites before and after excavation, and architectural details or individual artifacts. Many of the images originating from Chichen Itza were originally taken in black and white but were later colored by hand. Few or no images from Quirigua have been colorized in this manner. __Earl Morris supervised the excavation and repair of the Temple of the Warriors at Chichen Itza. It is likely that he took many of these images himself or directed others to take them. The images from Quirigua have more uncertain origins; Morris worked there early in his career in the summers of 1912 and 1914 when it was unlikely that he would have given the responsibility of documenting the site. Some images from Quirigua are captioned and indicate the names of photographers other than Morris but most are uncaptioned. Physical 16 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Mesa Verde, undated Box 64 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Lantern slides from Mesa Verde in/around area that is now Mesa Verde National Park. Most dates are unidentified, but some are from the early 1900s. Physical 34 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
National Geographic, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Lantern slides in this file were created from images published in the National Geographic Magazine in 1913 and of Pueblo Bonito in 1922. Physical 4 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Rito de los Frijoles, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Rito de los Frijoles is a location in modern-day Bandalier National Monument in New Mexico. Physical 7 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
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Salt Canyon, Mancos Divide, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Lantern slides mostly depicting staged artifacts in a studio setting from Salt Canyon-Mancos Divide and areas near Mancos Springs, Montezuma County, Colorado. Physical 28 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
San Miguel County, Colorado, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents San Miguel County, Colorado, and nearby areas. Physical 10 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
School of American Archaeology, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents A few views of the School of American Archaeology in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Physical 4 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Southwest Architecture, undated Box 65 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Diagrams of Southwest architectural examples and a couple composites of architectural details. Physical 8 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Southwest Artifacts, undated Box 66 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Various staged artifacts in a studio setting, many of them Mimbres or unspecified Southwest in origin. Physical 19 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Southwest General, undated Box 66 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Lantern slides depicting unspecified people and/or sites in the Southwest. Physical 36 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
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Ute Mountain Tribal Park and Montezuma County vicinity, undated Box 67 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Earl Morris did not use the name Ute Mountain Tribal Park but two names he did use for categorization, Lion Canyon and Eagle Nest House, fall within its modern day boundaries in Montezuma County, Colorado. Slides of both of these locations are present within this file. __Includes many images of staged artifacts dated c. 1913. Physical 47 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Unidentified, undated Box 67 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Lantern slides from unidentified localities or that do not belong within existing file categories. Physical 17 Photographs : Glass lantern slides. Description:
Photographic prints, 1893-1893 Scope and Contents Subseries 07.01, Photographic prints, consists of approximately 3,750 positive images organized into file units based on the geographic area or archaeological site depicted. This organization obliquely mirrors that found in series 02, Fieldwork: not all of the areas covered in Fieldwork are represented by the prints and vice versa but there is significant overlap. As with the other images in this collection, the creator of individual photographs is often not known. Most or all of the photgraphs were in Morris' personal collection. Most of the photographs are undated. Some dates can be inferred through context. For example, excavations at Atahonez took place in 1931 and the restoration of the Great Kiva at Aztec Ruins National Monument took place in 1934. When known, these contextually derived dates are supplied in the "Date" field of the file records. Prints are either 5" x 7" or, if smaller, mounted with adhesive onto on thick 5" x 7" paper. Arrangement Photographs are separated into files by geographic origin or subject. Language of Materials English Physical 375 photographs Description:
Atahonez (Prayer Rock District), 1931-1931 Box 68 (unspecified) Scope and Contents These images depict excavations at Broken Flute Cave, Obelisk Cave, and other unidentified sites. A number of scenes and group portraits portray life at the site of excavation. Conditions Governing Use Copyright Undetermined. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ Physical 100 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints and prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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Aztec Ruins, undated Box 68-69 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Physical 100 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Aztec Ruins, undated Box 68 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Winter scenes, undated Box 68 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Clearing the site, undated Box 68 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 140 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Rooms, features, walls, undated Box 68 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 60 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Great Kiva reconstruction, 1934-1934 Box 69 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 60 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Artifacts, undated Box 69 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 7 Photographs : Glossy photographic prints mounted on thick Description: paper. ; 5" x 7"
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Murals and plaster, undated Box 69 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 20 Photographs : Glossy photographic prints mounted on thick Description: paper. ; 5" x 7"
Burials, undated Box 69 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use In copyright. Physical 50 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Bennett's Peak, undated Box 69 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Bernheimer Expeditions, 1930-1930 Box 69-71 (unspecified) Physical 1085 Photographs : Photographic prints. Description:
1921 expedition, 1921-1921 Box 69 (unspecified) Physical 320 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1921 expedition, second trip, 1921-1921 Box 69 (unspecified) Physical 25 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1922 expedition, 1922-1922 Box 69, 70 (unspecified) Physical 270 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1929 expedition, 1929-1929 Box 70 (unspecified) Physical 140 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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1930 expedition, 1930-1930 Box 70, 71 (unspecified) Physical 330 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Undated photographs, 1930-1930 Box 71 (unspecified) Physical 280 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Camp Verde, undated Box 71 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto, 1932-1932 Box 71, 72, 77 (unspecified) Physical 560 Photographs : Photographs mounted on cardstock and copy Description: paper. ; 5" x 7"
1923 field season, 1923-1923 Box 71 (unspecified) Physical 90 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1924 field season, 1924-1924 Box 72 (unspecified) Physical 80 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1929 field season, 1929-1929 Box 72 (unspecified) Physical 30 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
1932 field season, 1932-1932 Box 72 (unspecified) Physical 30 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Undated photographs, undated Box 72 (unspecified) Physical 100 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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White House, Canyon de Chelly, undated Box 72 (unspecified) Physical 40 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Glossy photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Photographs with publication markup, 1932-1932 Box 77 (unspecified) Scope and Contents The majority of these photographs are captioned and some include markup indicating intent to use them in a publication. The intended publication or its author is not known. Most photographs depict scenes in Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto while a llimited number of photographs originate from Bennett's Peak, Atahonez, the La Plata district, and Aztec Ruins National Monument. Arrangement These photographs are further arranged into nine parts: 1. Canyon Landscapes. 2. Aerial photographs. 3. Excavations, objects, and human remains. 4. Petroglyphs. 5. Field crew, visitors, and camps. 6. White House. 7. Tower at Tseyaakini/Mummy Cave. 8. Trail to Greasewood. 9. Sites other than Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto. Physical 190 Folders : Photographic prints mounted on thin paper. ; 8" x Description: 11"
Canyon Diablo and Canyon Chusco, 1893-1893 Box 73 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Photograhs bear the name of the Sharpsteen Studio in Grand Rapids and Lansing, Michigan. Physical 8 Photographs : Matte photographic prints mounted on thick Description: paper. ; 5" x 7"
Chaco Canyon, undated Box 73 (unspecified) Scope and Contents A handwritten note on a tab indicated these photographs as dating to 1893 and the 1930s but none of the photographs themselves are dated. Physical 40 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Matte photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Chichen Itza, undated Box 73 (unspecified) Physical 1 Photographs : Matte photographic prints mounted on thick Description: paper. ; 5" x 7"
Dinosaur National Monument (Mantle's Cave), undated Box 73 (unspecified) Conditions Governing Use Copyright Undetermined Physical 90 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Matte photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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Durango, undated Box 73, 74, 77 (unspecified) Physical 250 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
Durango, undated Box 73, 77 (unspecified) Physical 180 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Matte photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Basektmaker sites near Durango, undated Box 73, 74 (unspecified) Physical 80 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Matte photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Gobernador district, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Matte photographic Description: prints mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Hidden Valley, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Hidden Valley is an area adjacent to the Animas River north of Durango, Colorado. Conditions Governing Use In Copyright. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ Physical 10 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints. ; 3 Description: ½" x 6"
Hopi trip, 1931-1931 Box 74 (unspecified) Scope and Contents There are at least three images of the Hopi settlements Shipalovi (Supawlavi) and Mishignovi (Musungnuvi). The other images in the file may depict the same places but are not labeled. Conditions Governing Use Copyright Undetermined. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ Physical 10 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints. Description:
Johnson Canyon, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Physical 60 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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Kawaika-a, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata district, undated Box 74, 75 (unspecified) Physical 280 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
La Plata, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Physical 150 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata: Artifacts and ceramics, undated Box 74 (unspecified) Physical 30 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata: Stone artifacts, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 30 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata: Chipped implements, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 7 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. ; Description: 5" x 7"
La Plata: Bones, beads, implements, points, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 25 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata: Sherds, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
La Plata: Other artifacts, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
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Mesa Verde, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Includes images of cliff dwellings, an archaeological site south of Mesa Verde, and an atlatl sent to Mesa Verde. Physical 30 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper. ; 5" x 7"
Mimbres, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 10 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
Mitten Rock, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 5 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
Monte Vista, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 3 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
Navajo National Monument, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Physical 60 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper.
Portraits and personal interest, undated Box 75, 76 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains images of people, places, and events which were taken while Morris was not actively excavating a site. Excepting the professional portraits of Morris in subfile 002, the photographs are largely undated, unlabeled, and grouped together in a loose and imperfect original order. Nevertheless they provide a a different perspective on the people and places of the southwest than other photograph files in this collection. Notably, many indigenous people are present in these photographs including members of Navajo Nation, the Zuni Tribe, Hope Tribe, Kewa Pueblo, and, possibly, other Pueblos. See individual subfiles for further description of contents. Physical 160 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: either loose or mounted on cardstock.
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Portraits, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains individual and group portraits both candid and staged. Those pictured are primarily archaeologists and their families. These individuals were consistently photographed outdoors either visiting a site of excavation or at another semi-professional gathering, possibly including the first annual Pecos Conference in 1927. There are also a number of pictures of individuals hailing from tribes in the Southwest including Navajo Nation, the Zuni tribe, Hopi tribe, and, possibly, from Pueblos which are as yet unidentified. The series of photographs of men and women in formal wear posed in rocky landscapes may originate from a location near Boulder, Colorado. Physical 10 Photographs : A portion of these photographic prints have Description: been mounted on cardstock.
Oversized portraits, undated Box 76 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This subfile contains portraits too large to be stored with other photographic prints in file EHM07.03_024. These portraits are each of Earl Morris with one exception, that of the last item in the file which shows an unidentified woman holding a guitar. Some of the portraits bear the signature of Charles F. Snow, a well-known portrait photographer active in Boulder, Colorado. Physical 11 Photographs : High-quality photographic prints mounted in Description: matt board.
Scenes and objects, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents This file contains images that depict landscapes, buildings, interiors, cultural objects, and activities. The images vary widely in terms of subject and geographical area. Larger groups of photographs document a dance at Kewa (Santa Domingo) Pueblo, sandpainting by Navajo men, a rattlesnake, images of areas around Boulder and the University of Colorado, Scott Morris' pottery collection, and two of Earl Morris' commemorative medals. Physical 50 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: either loose or mounted on cardstock.
Santa Fe, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Sites indicated in these photographs include La Bahada, Los Aguajos, and Cieneguilla. Physical 10 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper.
Shiprock, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Includes landscapes and images of a building under construction. Physical 10 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper.
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Taos, 1930-1930 Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Images of petroglyphs in the area of Taos. Physical 85 Photographs : Photographic prints mounted on thick paper. Description:
Unidentified places, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Photographs of archaeological sites, landscapes, and structures whose origin is unknown at this time. Physical 20 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper.
Unidentified objects, undated Box 75 (unspecified) Scope and Contents Excavated objects with unknown origin. Physical 40 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Photographic prints Description: mounted on thick paper.
Acetate and nitrate negatives, 1915-1940, undated Scope and Contents Subseries 07.04, Film-based negatives, consists of 12 linear feet of nitrate, acetate, and polyester negatives. The images depict archaeological excavations and objects both in situ and in a studio setting. Some images are identical to prints found in series EHM07.03. Arrangement Photographs are separated into files by geographic origin or subject. Language of Materials English Physical 3000 photographs Description:
American Museum of Natural History, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 19 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negatives Description:
Atahonez (Prayer Rock District), 1931-1931 Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 11 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Aztec Ruins, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 34 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
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Bennett's Peak, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 10 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Camp Verde, ated-ated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 13 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Canyon de Chelly and Canyon del Muerto, ated-ated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 340 Photographs. Count is approximate. : Nitrate, acetate, and Description: polyester negative ; 5" x 7"
Chaco Canyon, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 17 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Denver Art Museum, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 2 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Durango, 1940-1940 Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 227 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Farmington, 1915-1915 Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 13 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Guatemala, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 6 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Hidden Valley, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 12 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
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McDonald-Piedra, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 4 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Mesa Verde, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 7 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Mimbres, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 16 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Nels C. Nelson contact prints, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 6 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Nokaito, Arizona, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 6 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
Taos petroglyphs, 1930-1930 Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 87 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
USNM, undated Box Cold storage (unspecified) Physical 7 Photographs : Nitrate, acetate, or polyester negative. Description:
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