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Ensor Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: A0456

Scope and Contents

The papers include correspondence, receipts, and papers relating to the estate of Dr. Sidney R. Ensor. The collection also includes seven ledgers of Dr. Ensor, many of which relate to his medical practice.

Dates

  • ca. 1830-1883

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

Dr. Sidney Rainford Ensor was born November 13, 1808, in London, England. He emigrated to the United States in the 1830s, settling in St. Charles County, Missouri. In 1840 he married Berilla Jane Jameson, and after her death he married Elvira Dyer. Dr. Ensor was a physician and surgeon. He died July 3, 1876, in St. Charles County.

Extent

0.7 Cubic Feet ( (3 folders; 7 volumes; 1 oversize folder))

Language of Materials

English

French

Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Physical and Technical Requirements

There are no physical or technical restrictions.

Donor Information

Papers were donated by Mrs. Virgil Ziegler in July 1960.

Processing Information

Processed by Dennis Northcott, June 2011.

Title
Inventory of Ensor Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
EAD by Jaime Bourassa using ArchivesSpace
Date
2017
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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