Scope and Contents From the Series: Series IX. Publications demonstrates Morse's prolific and versatile research on a variety of subjects. In addition to some fifty scientific papers relating to mollusca and brachiopoda, he produced numerous monographs of Asian ethnology and art, zoology, archeology, astronomy, and religion. Related correspondence is filed with the article or monograph. "Traces of an Early Race in Japan" (1879), describes Morse's identification and excavation of the group of Neolithic shell mounds...

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Series VIII. Lectures includes notes and materials arranged topically. Through the popular Lowell Institute of Boston lecture series in 1882, Morse was able to introduce his American audience to an appreciation of oriental society and culture. Earlier undated lectures may reflect his itinerant teaching and his efforts to introduce Darwinian evolutionary theory and other scientific topics to academic as well as popular audiences.

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series VII. Japanese Pottery documents the acquisition of Morse's personal collection of prehistoric and modern Japanese pottery and his curatorial appointment at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Included in this series is correspondence pertaining to the publication of the Catalogue of the Morse Collection of Japanese Pottery, notes and sketches relating to the identification of pottery masks, and information pertaining to the hereditary families of potters....

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series XIV. Biographical and Personal includes genealogical material and published biographical information concerning Morse's professional activities. Correspondence and the diaries of his wife, Ellen Owen Morse, and some letters written by his children, Edith and John, may be found in this series. Correspondence relating to the disposition of his estate is located with the correspondence of his daughter, Edith Morse Robb. Also included are transcripts of Morse’s journals, and the draft(s)...

Scope and Contents From the Series: Series XIV. Biographical and Personal includes genealogical material and published biographical information concerning Morse's professional activities. Correspondence and the diaries of his wife, Ellen Owen Morse, and some letters written by his children, Edith and John, may be found in this series. Correspondence relating to the disposition of his estate is located with the correspondence of his daughter, Edith Morse Robb. Also included are transcripts of Morse’s journals, and the draft(s)...

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Series XV. Miscellaneous offers evidence of Morse's gregarious nature through his participation in numerous social and professional clubs. Of particular interest are the receipts and invitations pertaining to the Tavern Club, an exclusive Boston men's club. Also included in this series is correspondence relating to Morse, and works that Morse was cited in, both in English and Japanese.

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Series XVI. Peabody Museum contains materials produced by and relating to the Peabody Museum, including items bought and shipped by the museum, news clippings about the museum, lists of items in the museum’s library, and correspondence.

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Series XVI. Peabody Museum contains materials produced by and relating to the Peabody Museum, including items bought and shipped by the museum, news clippings about the museum, lists of items in the museum’s library, and correspondence.