The Aylmer family papers, 1833-1878 (bulk 1836-1840)

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The Aylmer family papers, 1833-1878 (bulk 1836-1840)

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This collection contains the correspondence of the Aylmer family of Petersburg, Virginia, written over the period 1833-1878 and spanning three generations. It provides a glimpse into the life of a family in a small Southern town during this time period. The bulk of the collection is comprised of the correspondence between Robert R. Aylmer and his parents during the years he spent at Georgetown College and Mount St. Mary's College, providing details of student life during the first half of the 19th century. Also included are report cards issued by Georgetown for Robert R. (1836?) and Joseph and Robert H. Aylmer (1863-1867).

0.25 linear feet (1 box)

Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8044210

Georgetown University, Joseph Mark Lauinger Memorial Library

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Ryder, James, 1800-1860

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Mount Saint Mary's College (Emmitsburg, Md.)

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Founded in September 1808 by Rev. John Dubois; second oldest Catholic college and second oldest Catholic seminary in the country. By December of 1808 Dubois had affiliated himself with the Society of St. Sulpice, and in 1811 control of the college was trasferred to the Sulpicians. In 1826 they ceded all control back to Dubois. That same year he was elected Bishop of New York. From the description of Records, 1810-1840. (University of Notre Dame). WorldCat record id: 23589764 ...

Whelan, Richard Vincent, 1809-1874.

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Roman Catholic Bishop of Richmond, Va. First Bishop of Wheeling, West Virginia. From the description of Letter to unidentified "Gentlemen", 1866 December 12. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 63167613 ...

Aylmer family.

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Henry Aylmer, a Petersburg, Va. businessman, and his wife were Roman Catholic and active in local church affairs. They sent their son Robert R. to Georgetown and Mount St. Mary's colleges to receive his education. Like his father, Robert owned his own business and maintained residences in both Petersburg, Va., and Washington, D.C. Four of his sons, Joseph, Robert H., James, and Francis, attended Georgetown College. From the description of The Aylmer family papers, 1833-1878 (bulk 183...

Aylmer, Joseph R.

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Georgetown University. Institute of Languages and Linguistics

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