Guide to the Sarah Fisher Ames papers
, 1860-1879
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Email: hay@brown.edu
Published in 2009
Collection Overview
| Title: |
Sarah Fisher Ames papers |
| Date range: |
1860-1879 |
| Creator: |
John Hay Library |
| Extent: |
34 item(s)
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| Abstract: |
Collection of letters and printed items to Sarah Fisher Ames from prominent figures of the day, including: Mary Mann, John Hay, Robert Winthrop, Whitelaw Reid, J.O.P. Burnside, Wendell Phillips, Rufus King. Also includes: letter from her husband, Joseph A. Ames; three letters from her son stationed in Cuba; various letters of introduction and permission, including one from Abraham Lincoln; letters to her husband, Joseph Ames |
| Language of materials: |
English |
| Repository: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
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| Collection number: |
Ms.88.2 |
Scope & content
Collection of letters and printed items to Mrs. Ames from prominent figures of the day, including: Mary Mann, John Hay, Robert Winthrop, Whitelaw Reid, J.O.P. Burnside, Wendell Phillips, Rufus King. Also includes: letter from her husband, Joseph A. Ames; three letters from her son stationed in Cuba; various letters of introduction and permission, including one from Abraham Lincoln; letters to her husband, Joseph Ames
Access Points
Subject Topics
Arrangement
The papers are arranged in four series.
- Series 1. Letters to Sarah Fisher Ames
- Series 2. Letters of Introduction and Requests Written by Others on Her Behalf
- Series 3. Other Material Relating to Sarah Ames
- Series 4. Letter to Joseph Alexander Ames
Biographical note
Sarah Fisher Ames was a Boston artist known for her busts of Abraham Lincoln and Governor John A. Andrew of Massachusetts. Her work for the cause of the Union during the Civil War was personally acknowledged by President Lincoln. Widow of portrait and genre artist, Joseph Alexander Ames (1816-1872). Her daughter was a musician and her son, F.R. Ames, was captain of the 8th infantry in Cuba
Access & Use
| Access to the collection: |
There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested. |
| Use of the materials: |
Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them. |
| Preferred citation: |
Sarah Fisher Ames papers, Ms.88.2, Brown University Library. |
| Contact information: |
Brown University Library, Special Collections
Box A, John Hay Library
Providence, RI 02912
Tel: 401-863-2146
Email: hay@brown.edu
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Administrative Information
| ABOUT THE COLLECTION |
| Acquisition: |
acquisition |
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| ABOUT THE FINDING AID |
| Author: |
Finding aid prepared by John Hay Library. |
| Encoding: |
Finding aid encoded by Reiko Davis
2009 March 06 |
| Descriptive rules: |
Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) |
Additional Information
Inventory
Series 1. Letters to Sarah Fisher Ames
Box 1
| Box 1, Folder 1 |
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Ames, Joseph Alexander
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1870 January 5 |
| Box 1, Folder 2 |
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Ames, R.F.
Contents Note: 3 ALS, w/envelope, 1899, Nov 1, Dec 3, 14; envelope (postmarked, 1899, Nov 3), with printed enclosure (broadside), "A Woman's Answer" (dated 1869), by C.W. Brink.
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1869-1899 |
| Box 1, Folder 3 |
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Burnside, J.O.P.
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1871 February 2 |
| Box 1, Folder 4 |
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Douglas, John
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1863 July 2 |
| Box 1, Folder 5 |
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Hay, John
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1863 January 9 |
| Box 1, Folder 6 |
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Moses, H.H. (Boston Art Club)
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1872 November 10 |
| Box 1, Folder 7 |
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Phillips, Wendell
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undated |
| Box 1, Folder 8 |
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Reid, Whitelaw (with clipping pasted in)
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1870 March 28 |
| Box 1, Folder 9 |
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Thorpe, Thomas Bangs
Contents Note: With printed enclosure, his "The Dying Drummer Boy" (broadside).
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1874 May 25 |
| Box 1, Folder 10 |
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Ware, Horace
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1868 October 22 |
| Box 1, Folder 11 |
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Envelope addressed to SFA
Contents Note: Postmarked November 4 (year undecipherable).
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November 4 |
Series 2. Letters of Introduction and Requests Written by Others on Her Behalf
Box 1
| Box 1, Folder 12 |
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King, Rufus, to Elihu Benjamin
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1876 February 11 |
| Box 1, Folder 13 |
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Lincoln, Abraham, to the Surgeon General
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1863 July 5 |
| Box 1, Folder 14 |
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Mann, Mary
Contents Note: 5 ALS (one with envelope) to: Artemas Carter, 1867, April 14; (Rev.) William Elliot, no year, April 14; John Kebler, no year, April 14; Charles Waite, 1869, December 5; (Gen.) W. Benham, no year, January 25.
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1867-1869 |
| Box 1, Folder 15 |
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Smith, Joseph P.
Contents Note: Signed by him in his capacity as Acting Surgeon General.
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1862 December 2 |
| Box 1, Folder 16 |
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Winthrop, Robert Charles, to George Peabody
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1867 April 23 |
Series 3. Other Material Relating to Sarah Ames
Box 1
| Box 1, Folder 17 |
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The Union League
Contents Note: Mrs. Ames LINCOLN," a tribute written/signed by "a member of the League.
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undated |
| Box 1, Folder 18 |
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Photograph of Wendell Phillips
Contents Note: Signed (by him?) on verso.
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undated |
Series 4. Letter to Joseph Alexander Ames
Box 1
| Box 1, Folder 19 |
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Koehler, S.R.
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1870 June 1 |