Stratford Lee Morton Papers

Collection

Identifier: WUA-04-wua00351

Staff Only

This modest collection details the early personal development and subsequent professional activities of Stratford Lee Morton. The collection is particularly strong in chronicling the planning for the1953 – 1954 Worlds Fair in St. Louis (which was ultimately not conducted) and for records of the Academy of Science in St. Louis.

Dates

1904-1968

Creator

Morton, Stratford Lee, 1887 – 1970 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

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Extent

2 linear feet

2 boxes

Additional Description

Biographical Information

Stratford Lee Morton (December 14, 1887-February 18, 1970) was born in Dixon, Illinois. He graduated from Washington University in 1911. In 1910, Morton married Anna K. Dierfeld, with whom he had two children. Later, in 1941, Morton married Elise M. Bachmann. Professionally (1908-1953) he worked for the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, retiring in 1953 as general agent emeritus. Morton also served on numerous civic and corporate boards in St. Louis, including the St. Louis Academy of Science.