Carr-Heron-Morse family photograph collection, 1860s-1930s, bulk 1880s-1920s.

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  • Collection ID 1986.0430
  • Title Carr-Heron-Morse family photograph collection [graphic].
  • Dates 1860s-1930s, bulk 1880s-1920s.
  • Physical description
    • 1 album (51 photographic prints) : b&w ; 32 x 30 cm. (12 1/4 x 11 3/4 in.)
    • 133 photographic prints : b&w ; 26 x 36 cm. (10 x 14 in.) or smaller.
    • 28 photographs : cabinet card ; 17 x 11 cm. (6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in.)
    • 19 photographs : cartes de visite ; 10 x 6 cm. (4 x 2 1/2 in.)
    • 3 photographic prints : postcard, silver gelatin ; 9 x 14 cm. (3 3/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
    • 21 photographs : tintype ; 13 x 9 cm. (5 x 3 1/2 in.) or smaller.
    • 5 photographs : ambrotype ; 9 x 10 cm. (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 in.)
    • 2 photographs : Daguerreotype ; 9 x 12 cm. (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.)
    • 11 prints : greeting card ; 19 x 14 cm. (7 1/2 x 5 in.) or smaller.
    • 4 drawings : gouache drawing ; 25 x 18 cm. (9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.) or smaller.
    • 1 drawings : ink drawing ; 22 x 32 cm. (8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.)
    • 4 photomechanical prints : b&w ; 14 x 14 cm. (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.) or smaller.
  • Access and usage restrictions To examine a cased image (Daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes) it is necessary to make an advance appointment by email to Research@chicagohistory.org or by U.S. mail to the Research Center. Cased images may be handled only by conservation staff of Chicago History Museum.
  • Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
    • Photographs made before 1900 may not be photocopied.
    • Credit photographer(s).
  • Collection summary Includes portraits of members of the Carr-Heron-Morse family who settled in Chicago in the 1850s and other relatives. Includes photos of Dr. Jonathan Carr and his brother Camilo C.C. Carr, a brigadier general in the U.S. Army, who served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War and was stationed in Kansas. Many photos depict events related to his military career. Also includes formal family portraits as well as snapshots of other family members, including Phoebe Morse, a Chicago school teacher until her retirement in the 1930s.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Carr-Heron-Morse family papers.
  • Finding Aids Note Container list available (1986-430).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hamilton, 1986 (1986.0430).
  • Names
    • Carr, Wattson, 1807- Portraits.
    • Carr, Jonathan D. M., 1834-1882 Portraits.
    • Carr, Camillo, 1842-1914 Portraits.
    • Morse, Phoebe Portraits.
    • Heron, Amelia (Amelia Morse), 1868-1951 Portraits.
    • Heron, Lester Portraits.
    • Morse, Benjamin F., 1831- Portraits.
  • Subjects
    • Physicians Illinois Chicago 1860-1929. lctgm
    • Military life Philippines Manila 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Military life Kansas 1890-1919. lctgm
    • Military facilities Philippines Manila 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Military facilities Kansas 1890-1919. lctgm
    • Military uniforms Philippines Manila 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Military personnel Philippines Manila 1890-1899. lctgm
    • Families Illinois Chicago 1860-1929. lctgm
    • Women Clothing & dress Illinois Chicago 1900-1929.
    • Teachers Illinois Chicago 1920-1929. lctgm
    • Spanish-American War, 1898 Campaigns Philippines Photographs.
  • Geographic coverage
    • Chicago (Ill.) Social life and customs 1900-1929.
    • Kansas Description and travel Photographs.
    • Manila (Philippines) Description and travel Photographs.
    • United States History Photographs.
  • Genre
    • Portraits. gmgpc
    • Photograph albums. gmgpc
    • Greeting cards. gmgpc
    • Ambrotypes. gmgpc
    • Albumen prints. gmgpc
    • Daguerreotypes. gmgpc
    • Interior views. aat
    • Tintypes. gmgpc
    • Gelatin silver prints. gmgpc
    • Card photographs. tgm
  • Finding aid URL Finding aid available online http://chsmedia.org/media/fa/fa/1986/430.htm