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William Carey Morey papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.M84

Biographical / Historical note

William Carey Morey was born in 1843. In 1862 he entered the University of Rochester, but left shortly afterward to join the Union Army. At the end of the Civil War, he retired from the army as brevet major and lieutenant colonel of the cavalry. He then re-entered the University of Rochester, graduating in 1868. He was a student at Rochester Theological Seminary for one year and a tutor at the University of Rochester before becoming a professor of history and English literature at Kalamazoo College. In 1872 he returned to the University of Rochester, teaching Latin language and literature until 1877. From 1877 to 1883 he was professor of Latin and history, and from 1883 until his retirement in 1920, he taught history and political science. Morey was also a member of "The Club." Professor Morey died in 1925.

Scope and Contents

The William Carey Morey Papers include the diary that Professor Morey kept while a member of the Union Army during the Civil War, as well as copies of papers and addresses written by Professor Morey.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1863-1916

Language of Materials

English

Extent

3 box(es)

Access

The William Carey Morey Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Material located in box 3 (family correspondence) purchased in 2005.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], William Carey Morey Papers, A.M84, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
William Carey Morey papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

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