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Morris Harold Saffron collection letters and manuscripts, circa 1700-1992
1 linear feetLetters, manuscripts, printed ephemera and photoreproductions collected by Saffron. The collection reflects Dr. Saffron's two avocations: book collecting and the history of medicine. Of particular importance are three reels of microfilms of Hunterian manuscripts at the University of Glasgow Library. William Hunter (1718-1783) was a Scottish physician. In addition, there is an autograph signed manuscript by John Martyn titled "To the Author of the Grubstreet Journal" 1731-32; letters published in "The Grub-Street Journal" concerning Richard Bentley's edition of Milton; a letter from Stephen Phillips to [Sir Sidney Colvin]; and poetry of Emily Winthrop Miles
Aymé family papers, 1844-1918
0.5 linear feetMiscellaneous 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.