Morley, Sylvanus Griswold, 1883-1948
Dates
- Existence: 1883 - 1948
Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:
Album duplicate photographs, approximately 1910-1930
Contains photographs that are mostly duplicates of the photographs in the albums.
Artifacts and objects photographs [no instances yet]
Contemporary buildings, approximately 1925-1949
Photographs of contemporary buildings (haciendas) in Mexico and Central America. Sylvanus, Frances, and Frances' father Frank lived or visited these haciendas. Dated approximately 1925 to 1949.
Dorothy and Frances portraits, approximately 1890-1955
Contains mainly portraits and some photographs of Dorothy and Frances Rhoads. Dated approximately 1890 to 1955.
Pastor Escalante letters
Handwritten and signed letters in Spanish sent to Frances Rhoads Morley. Escalante writes about his work in caring for Morley's property in the Yucatan State of Mexico and about life in the area. Also included are biographies of Morley's husband, Sylvanus Griswold Morley.
Maya people photographs, approximately 1924-1947
This subseries is composed of photographs of Maya people and their activites during the time Sylvanus and Frances visited Santa Fe, Mexico, and Guatemala. The photographs include people who worked for or with Sylvanus G. Morley in his archeological expeditions, as well as people who intereacted with the expedition in the village. Dated approximately 1924 to 1947.
Morley archaeological site photographs, approximately 1921-1956
The subseries includes photographs of archaeological sites and excavations conducted by Sylvanus Morley. Sites include Chichen Itza, Uxmal and others. Subjects include excavations, architecture and buildings, heiroglyphics, and other archaeological findings. Dated approximately 1921 to 1956.
Morley family personal papers, 1927-1955
Includes personal papers of Sylvanus and Frances Morley. The papers began in 1927, with their marriage, and include finances, wedding invitations, correspondence, architecture plans, and other personal papers.
Sylvanus Morley and Rhoads family photographs of Latin America
Collection includes photographs and negatives of the Maya and their daily life.
Photographs of buildings
Photographs of buildings including the Robison buildng, where Frank Rhoads worked, the home where the Rhoads family lived, 1032 2st St, Rock Island and also a home before the Rock Island home, in St Paul or east St. Louis.