Aymé family papers, 1844-1918
Summary Information
At a Glance
- Call No.:
- MS#0057
- Bib ID:
- 4078763 View CLIO record
- Creator(s):
- Aymé, Henri, 1814-1873; Aymé, Louis Henri, 1855-1912; Ayme, Edward L. (Edward Lucien Emile), 1862-1953
- Repository:
- Rare Book and Manuscript Library
- Physical Description:
- 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
- Language(s):
- English .
- Access:
- You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
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This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Description
Summary
Miscellaneous papers of Henri Aymé and his two sons Louis Henri Aymé and Edward Lucien Emil Aymé, including manuscripts and lectures of the father; letters and clippings for Edward L. E. Aymé; the bulk of the collection pertains to Louis Henri Aymé. Also, an old prescription book which probably belonged to the father. Includes some photographs.
Arrangement
Arranged.
Using the Collection
Restrictions on Access
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.
This collection has no restrictions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.
Preferred Citation
Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Aymé family papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.
Accruals
Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transfer from Medical Library, 1972.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of acquisition--Medical Library. Method of acquisition--Transfer; Date of acquisition--1972. Accession number--M72-09-08.
About the Finding Aid / Processing Information
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Processing Information
Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 03/27/89.
Biographical / Historical
Members of the Aymé family include Henri Aymé, an army surgeon (d. 1873; graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, 1851); and his two sons, Louis Henri Aymé, a Chicago journalist and later a minor consular official who is best remembered for his reports of the eruption of Mount Pelee in 1902 (1855-1912; Columbia B.A., 1874); and Edward Lucien Emil Aymé, a prominent New York physician (d. 1953; Columbia M.D., 1885).
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