Certificate of Founding Membership, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Awarded to Leopold Morse, 1871 Certificate issued in 1871 by the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, declaring Leopold Morse as one of its founders. The certificate is notable because, despite its declaration, there is no other record confirming Morse's recognition as a founder. The certificate is dated 1871. It was found in Arc.MS.56, Box 16, Folder 1.