Series #1. Card Files, 1918 - 1994
Scope and Contents Note
The Robert L. Morris, Jr. Papers comprise an extensive collection of information about alleged spies in the 20th century and the early 21st century collected by Robert L. Morris, who became a CIA officer in 1955. A long series of name files provides information, mostly newspaper clippings, about specific alleged spies, including American, British, Russian, and international spies. Also preserved are numerous photographs of alleged spies. A run of country files provides data on spies in various nations. All of the material in this collection is unclassified. The Robert L. Morris, Jr. Papers are contained in 16 boxes amounting to 14.0 cubic feet.
Dates
- 1918 - 1994
Conditions Governing Access
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off-site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 14 Linear Feet (16 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Container Summary
Card Files maintained by Robert Morris. Includes card for each alleged spy. Provides text and notes about each alleged spy. Both U.S. and international alleged spies. The card files are preserved in card file boxes in each box of the collection. Arranged in alphabetical order by name.
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu