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Loren Jesse Ames papers

 Collection
Identifier: A.A51

Biographical/Historical note

Loren Jesse Ames (1815-1891) was born in Royalton, Vermont, and studied medicine at Geneva Medical College, Geneva, New York, before settling at Mt. Morris, New York in 1843. He practiced medicine there, and was active in the anti-slavery movement, the Livingston County Medical Society, the Republican party, and the Livingston County Historical Society. During the Civil War he joined the Christian Commission and was stationed at City Point, Virginia. In public life he held posts as County Coroner and postmaster.

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of family correspondence and correspondence and material relating to student life at Geneva Medical College, Livingston County politics, especially the campaign of 1874, the Republican party, Ames' experiences during the Civil War in Virginia, the sanitary drainage project in Mt. Morris and Livingston County, and Dr. Ames' professional connection with the Medical College of Syracuse University. There are also manuscript copies of addresses to the Livingston County Medical Society, a newspaper article of reminiscences, admission cards to lectures at Geneva Medical College, and one bound volume containing records of the Mt. Morris Anti-Slavery Society and the Liberty Party Association of Mt. Morris.

Creator

Dates

  • Creation: 1833-1896

Language of Materials

English

Extent

1 box(es) (1 box containing 75 items)

Access

The Loren Jesse Ames Papers is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections & Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.

Use

In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased July 7, 1948 from Miss Frances Ames.

Preferred Citation

[Item title, item date], Loren Jesse Ames Papers, A.A51, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Title
Loren Jesse Ames papers
Author
Finding aid prepared by Rare Books and Special Collections staff
Date
undated
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library

Contact:
Rochester NY 14627-0055 USA