Morse, F.P., Dance Caller's Notebook, 1847

Collection number: MS 218
Size: (1 item) (0.10 cu.ft.)

About F. P. Morse

Resident of Sharon, New Hampshire in 1847 - but beyond that nothing more is known. He does not appear in the vital records or cemeteries of the town or neighboring towns. He may have been descended from Johnathan Morse, a Revolutionary era settler of the town.

About the F. P. Morse Dance Caller's Book (1847)

This nineteenth century dance caller’s 40 page manuscript book contains many well-known old dances, including Portland Fancy, Fishers Hornpipe, Tom and Jerry, Chorus Jig, and Hull’s Victory.

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

F. P. Morse Dance Caller's Book, 1847, MS 218, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.

Acquisitions Information

Purchased: E-Bay, Dec. 3, 2003 (Accession number: 2003.13)