Henri Rémy Papers
Scope and Contents Note
The collection consists of 3 folders, totaling 0.6 linear feet. The primary manuscript Le Nicaragua
is contained within the first two folders. A second manuscript by Rémy titled Tierra caliente Impressions au Mexique,
which depicts Mexico is contained in the third folder. The materials are described in more detail below in the Box and Folder Inventory.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1861
Language of Materials
French, Spanish, English
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted.
Use Restrictions
Standard copyright restrictions apply.
Biographical Sketch
Henri Rémy was born in Agen, France in 1810 and later emigrated to New Orleans, Louisiana in the year 1836. Rémy taught French and Italian and would later become an attorney.
In 1855 Rémy joined William Walker on his way to Nicaragua. When Walker was defeated in 1857 Rémy escaped to Santo Domingo. He returned to New Orleans via Mexico, about which he wrote in his only published book, Tierra caliente Impressions au Mexique. Rémy died in Louisiana in 1867.
Both the American Antiquarian Society in Massachusetts and the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections of Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) house other collections of Rémy materials.
Full Extent
0.6 linear feet
Abstract
A collection of manuscripts written by Henri Rémy (1810-1867), a French immigrant to the United States, teacher, attorney, and financial supporter of William Walker's filibustering campaign in Nicaragua. Collection contains written works depicting Rémy's travels in Nicaragua and Mexico between 1855-1859.
Acquisition Information
Information of acquisition method not available.
Additions
No further materials are expected for this collection.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Dylan Joy, 2021. Background research provided by Adán Benavides.
- Title
- Henri Rémy Papers
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
- Date
- 2021
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard (Dacs)
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu