MORRIS, Chester (1901–1970). Father and Son Archive, Including Travel Trunks, Photographs, Correspondence and Keepsakes form Kenton and Brooks Morris. V.p., 20th Century. One wardrobe trunk and two foot lockers, one belonging to Chester's youngest son, Kenton Morris (1947 - 2008). Contents include a collection of personal photographs, letters, and ephemera from across Kenton Morris' life. Including:

Kenton's "Baby Milestones" book filled with many of his recorded "firsts" as well as many individual baby photographs, some featuring one or both parents, Chester and Lili. 

A dozen letters from Kenton's time at The Browning School in New York City, along with report cards, class photographs, and school certificates. 

Overnight summer camp letters, postcards, and progress reports from his stays at Camp Norway in Ely, Vermont.

Approx. 30 letters from Kenton to his parents chronicling his college career at Northwestern University, and another dozen letters from during his broadcasting internships with CBS and WGN, where he eventually spent majority of his career, raising throughout the company to executive program director. Most on WGN letterhead. 

There is a small selection of correspondence chronicling his relationship with wife Marguerite Bauer (Peg) along with a wedding photograph.

Brooks Morris, Chester's oldest son from his first marriage to Suzanne Kilbourne became a Captain in the United States Air Force. The lot includes two letters from Brooks to his father, dated 1956 and 1964, and a handful of photographs, including a few featuring his father and younger brother. 

42 1/2 x 24 1/2 x 23". 

Trunks are well-worn from professional use. Largest trunk with a manufacturer's label from H & M Professional Trunk.

Varied conditions to ephemera.