Arthur Amson Papers
Scope and Contents
The collection contains letters written to his parents describing his experiences while studying in Germany; two letters from Arthur E. Little, Amson's best friend, describing Arthur's death and the arrangements made; and two letters from Thomas Davidson, one dealing with him accompanying Arthur to Germany, and one expressing sympathy to the parents.
Dates
- 1872-1875
Creator
- Amson, Arthur, -1875 (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Conditions Governing Use
For permission to publish, quote from, or reproduce material in this collection, please contact the Archives Reference Desk at archives@mohistory.org. Copyright restrictions may apply. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of copyright.
Biographical Sketch
Arthur Amson was from either St. Louis or Cincinnati and was sent to Heidelberg and Leipzig, Germany, to study philosophy. His father, Arthur Amson, was the assistant librarian at the St. Louis Public School Library. Arthur died June 8, 1875, while attending school in Germany.
Extent
0.04 Cubic Feet ( (1 folder (55 items)))
Language of Materials
German
Arrangement
The collection is arranged chronologically.
Physical and Technical Requirements
There are no physical or technical restrictions.
Donor Information
Gift of D. Arthur Bowman, 644 Vassar Avenue, University City, Missouri, January 1949.
Processing Information
Finding aid by Jaime Bourassa, 2022.
Creator
- Amson, Arthur, -1875 (Author, Person)
- Title
- Inventory of Arthur Amson Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
- Date
- 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository