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Edwin Vernon Morgan Journals, 1896-1905, 1926, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 281
Abstract

This collection contains some of Edwin Vernon Morgan's personal journals, and represents an almost daily record of his life from 1899 to 1901, and 1905 to 1906, and photographs. The final journal is from 1926. While some entries reveal contemporary political and historical insights on Asian events of the time, Morgan's journals mainly document dinners, concerts, and other leisure functions.

Dates: 1896-1905, 1926, undated

Richard P. Waters Papers, 1830-1939, undated

 Collection
Identifier: MH 14
Abstract

Although the papers range from 1831-1939, the bulk of the materials concern the mercantile activities of Richard P. Waters and his brother, John G. Waters at Zanzibar and Madagascar in the 1830s and 1840s.

Dates: 1830-1939, undated; Majority of material found within 1836-1846

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