Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Heusken, Henry C.J., 1832-1861
- Abstract:
- Henri C.J. Heusken (1832-1861) served as secretary and interpreter for Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul-General in Japan. The collection consists of the manuscript of the Mémoires de Voyage of Henri C.J. Heuskens. The diary, illustrated with 37 original ink wash vignettes by the author, is an account of his voyage to and sojourn in Siam, and later in Japan with Harris.
- Extent:
- 1 box (0.5 linear ft.) 1 oversize box
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of the manuscript of the Mémoires de Voyage of Henri C.J. Heuskens, who was secretary and interpreter for Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul-General in Japan. The diary, illustrated with 37 original ink wash vignettes by the author, is an account of his voyage to and sojourn in Siam, and later in Japan with Harris.
- Biographical / historical:
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Heusken served as secretary and interpreter for Townsend Harris, the first U.S. Consul-General in Japan; he sailed from Brooklyn Harbor in October 1855, reached Siam and later Japan; he died in the winter of 1861.
- Acquisition information:
- Swets Zeitlinger C.V., purchase, 1952.
- Physical location:
- Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Department of Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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A1713 Charles E. Young Research LibraryBox 951575Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
- Contact:
- (310) 825-4988