Aylmer Family papers
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
This collection contains the correspondence of the Aylmer family of Petersburg, Virginia, written over the period 1833-1878 and spanning three generations. The correspondence provides us with a glimpse into what life was like for a family in a small Southern town during this time period. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the correspondence between Robert R. and his parents during the years he spent at Georgetown and Mt. St. Mary's College, detailing what life was like for the students who attended these colleges during this time period.
Dates
- Creation: 1833-1878
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1836 - 1840
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Conditions Governing Use
Researchers are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of the materials being used, establishing who the copyright owner is, locating the copyright owner, and obtaining permission for intended use.
Biographical and Historical note
Henry Aylmer, who owned his own business, and his wife were Catholic and active in local church affairs. They sent their son Robert R. to Georgetown and Mount St. Mary's College to receive his education. Like his father, Robert went on to own his own business, and would have residences in both Petersburg, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Four of his sons, Joseph, Robert H., James, and Francis, would attend Georgetown, although we only have material related to Joseph and Robert H.
Extent
0.20 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document Case)
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Aylmer Family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgetown University Library Booth Family Center for Special Collections
- Description rules
- Local Practice
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu