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Morley, Frances R.

 Person

Biographical History

Frances Louella Rhoads Morley was born September 8, 1898 to Franklin Koons and Frances May Cook Rhoads of Pekin and Rock Island, Illinios. Frances had one older sister, Dorothy, and the family lived in Illinois for many years, near other family members. Dorothy and Frances moved to Sante Fe, New Mexico in about 1920, and Dorothy lived there until 1986, when she died. In 1927, Frances married Sylvanus Morley, and spent her remaining years between Mexico and Sante Fe, and would accompany him on excavations. The family had a Maya godchild named Dorita, who was featured in one of Dorothy's books. Sylvanus died in 1948 and Frances died in 1955 in Sante Fe.

Frances was amateur photographers, and took hundreds of photographs on family trips and other events, some of which were used in Sylvanus's publications. Frances also coauthored one paper with Sylvanus about the Leyden Plate.

Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:

Plants and nature photographs, approximately 1928-1941

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Subseries includes photographs of plants, animals, and nature in Mexico. Photo subjects include flowers, trees, rivers, and local animals. Photos of animals include Zara the pet dog, a wild turkey, cats, and

Dates: approximately 1928-1941
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs / Sylvanus G. Morley photographs

Rhoads and Morley families photograph albums, approximately 1880-1930

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents These albums include family albums such as a honeymoon album, albums of famous people portraits, and family portraits. Also included are albums from the Rhoads family trip to San Francisco and New Mexico. Note that Frances Cook Rhoads was often nicknamed Fanny or Fannie. There are also Morley family albums made from the 1926 to 1928 in Mexico. Note that Sylvanus G. Morley is nicknamed Vay, Frances Rhoads Morley is nicknamed Fritz, and Dorothy Rhoads is nicknamed Jojo. There are also...
Dates: approximately 1880-1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs

Rhoads and Morley families photographs, 1890-1940

 Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3
Scope and Contents The Rhoads and Morley photograph collection contains over 14,000 photographs created by the Morley and Rhoads families. The Sylvanus G. Morley photographs contain photographs of the buildings, architecture, murals, and excavations of Mayan ruins in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The range of photograph dates is narrow, approximately 1920 to 1935. The Rhoads family photographs are a much larger collection and wider range of dates, from approximately 1890 to 1940. It includes family and...
Dates: 1890-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers

Rhoads and Morley family over sized prints

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Oversized portraits of the Rhoads family and specific Morley prints. The Morley prints are from the time that Sylvanus G. Morley and Frances Rhoads Morley were living in Mexico and Central America. I believe that Frances took most of the photos but I cannot be certain. The Rhoads oversized prints include photographs of Frances and Dorothy while in elementary school, approximately 1900-1915.

Dates: 1890-1940
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs

Rhoads family photographs, approximately 1850-1910

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: The Rhoads and Morley photograph collection contains over 14,000 photographs created by the Morley and Rhoads families. The Sylvanus G. Morley photographs contain photographs of the buildings, architecture, murals, and excavations of Mayan ruins in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. The range of photograph dates is narrow, approximately 1920 to 1935. The Rhoads family photographs are a much larger collection and wider range of dates, from approximately 1890 to 1940. It includes family and...
Dates: approximately 1850-1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs

Rhoads family portraits, approximately 1800-1930

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Portraits of family members from Frank Rhoads and Frances Cook. Note that Aunt Mame is Frank Rhoad's relative, Mary Elizabeth Rhoads Robinson. The families were very close. Note that Frances Cook Rhoads was often nicknamed Franny or Fannie. Dated approximately 1800 to 1930.

Dates: approximately 1800-1930
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs / Rhoads family photographs

Rhoads family trips and personal photos

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Photograph subjects include family trips, picnics, and school. Includes photographs taken by Frances with her roommates at college. Organized in a loosely chronological order 1900-1960.

Dates: approximately 1850-1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs / Rhoads family photographs

Rhoads personal photos

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Scope and Contents

Photograph subjects include family trips, picnics, and school. Includes photographs taken by Frances with her roommates at college. Organized in a loosely chronological order 1900-1960.

Dates: approximately 1850-1910
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs / Rhoads family photographs

Sylvanus G. Morley personal photographs, approximately 1925-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

This subseries is composed of photographs of Sylvanus, Frances, Dorothy Rhoads, and Frank Rhoads, plus other family members, friends, and members of archaeological expeditions. Dated approximately 1925 to 1971. Frank Rhoads came down to Mexico to visit Sylvanus and Frances. Includes sites in Yucatan, Santa Fe, and Chichen Itza.

Dates: approximately 1925-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs / Sylvanus G. Morley photographs

Sylvanus G. Morley photographs, approximately 1921-1971

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 1587 Series 3 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

This subseries includes photographs related to the professional and personal work of Sylvanus Morley. Most of the photographs are from 1920-1945, and include original prints, negatives, and repository prints. Subjects and themes include personal photos, Maya houses and Spanish buildings, Sites include Quirigua, Uaxactun, Merida, Palenque, Copan, Chichen Itza,

Dates: approximately 1921-1971
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 1587, Rhoads and Morley families papers / Rhoads and Morley families photographs

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