Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942

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Bolton was an author and archaeologist who studied the Washington Heights and Inwood region of New York extensively. He was a life Member of the New York Historical Society and of the Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation.

From the description of Reginald Pelham Bolton collection: notes regarding Indians near Inwood Hill Park, New York City, 1900-1935. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64038988

Reginald Bolton was born in London and moved to New York. He became a member of the New York Historical Society and of the Museum of the American Indian. He was known for his archeological work in Manhattan and at Revolutionary War sites.

From the description of Maps of New York City and vicinity showing Indian possesion, [18--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64061408

Historian of New York City.

From the description of Reginald Pelham Bolton papers, 1891-ca. 1939. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58780747

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creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Historical remains on Constitution Island located by the Committee on Field Exploration of the New YOrk Historical Society / drawn by Reginald Pelham Bolton ; countours from survey of 1907 by the U.S.M.A. detachment of engineers. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Survey locating the explorations of the Museum of the American Indian 1918 : Shorakapkok or Cold Spring Hollow, Manhattan / R.P. Bolton. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Reginald Pelham Bolton papers, 1891-ca. 1939. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Younkheere, George F., 1900-1983. Kingsbridge history miscellany, 1915-1967. Lehman College Library, Leonard Lief Library
creatorOf Field notes and photographs, 1889-1936. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Dyckman family. Papers, [ca. 1667-ca. 1945] (bulk 1800-1850). New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Kingsbridge history miscellany, 1915-1967. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
referencedIn Museum of the American Indian/Heye Foundation records National Museum of the American Indian (U.S.) Archive Center
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. From Riker's map, showing original farm lots and subsequent divisions, with City Street lines. New-York Historical Society Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Reginald Pelham Bolton collection: notes regarding Indians near Inwood Hill Park, New York City, 1900-1935. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. The military camp on the Dyckman Farm 1776 to 1783 / survey & plan by Reginald Pelham Bolton. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. The French military map of philips-bourg showing positions of American & French armies on 6 July 1781 / enlarged by Reginald Pelham Bolton ; names of house owners from Erskine's road surveys of 1780. New-York Historical Society
referencedIn Testimonial to Reginald Pelham Bolton : manuscript, 1935 November 13. New-York Historical Society
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Maps of New York City and vicinity showing Indian possesion, [18--]. Cornell University Library
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Rondevlysberg, Round Meadow Hill, or Laurel Hill now Fort George : drawn from Randel's survey 1819, British military map 1777, & recent discoveries / prepared for the American Scenic & Historic Preservation Society by Reginald Pelham Bolton. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, UWM Libraries
creatorOf Papers, 1930. New York State Historical Documents Inventory
creatorOf Bolton, Reginald Pelham, 1856-1942. Forgotten things and places in the city of New York : manuscript, [1918] / by Reginald Pelham Bolton. New-York Historical Society
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associatedWith American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. corporateBody
associatedWith Byrd, Evelyn. person
associatedWith Calver, William L. person
associatedWith Calver, William Louis, 1859-1940. person
associatedWith Diaz, Emilio Cabral. person
associatedWith Drake, Lawrence. person
associatedWith Dyckman family. family
associatedWith Dyckman Institute. corporateBody
associatedWith Hall, Edward Hagaman, 1858-1936. person
associatedWith Heye, George G. (George Gustav), 1874-1957. person
associatedWith Huntington Free Library. corporateBody
associatedWith Hutchinson, Ann Marbury, 1591-1643. person
associatedWith Ides, Theunis. person
associatedWith Keys, Jacob de. person
associatedWith Leisler, Jacob, d. 1691. person
associatedWith Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation. corporateBody
associatedWith Oblienis, Peter van. person
associatedWith Oblinus, Hendrick van. person
associatedWith Orchard, William C. person
associatedWith Riker, James, 1822-1889. person
associatedWith Seaman, John F. person
associatedWith Seaman, Valentine, 1770-1817. person
associatedWith Van Cortlandt, Frederick. person
associatedWith Younkheere, George F., 1900-1983. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
New York (State)--New York
New York (N.Y.)
Fort Constitution (N.Y.)
Black River (N.Y.)
Spuyten Duyvil Creek
New York (State)
Red Lake (Ont.)
Inwood Hill Park (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Upper West Side (New York, N.Y.)
Upper East Side (New York, N.Y.)
Constitution Island (N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Philipsburg (N.Y.)
Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.)
Spuyten Duyvil (New York, N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Putnam County (N.Y.)
Long Island (N.Y.)
Inwood Hill Park
Inwood (New York, N.Y.)
Washington Heights (New York, N.Y.)
Inwood Hill Park (New York, N.Y.)
Marble Hill (New York, N.Y.)
Inwood Hill Park (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)
New York (State)
New York (State)
Inwood (Nassau County, N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
New York (State)
Jefferson County (N.Y.)
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
New York (State)
Inwood Park
Hudson River (N.Y. and N.J.)
New York (N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
Inwood (New York, N.Y.)
Fort George (New York, N.Y.)
Massachusetts
Manhattan (New York, N.Y.)
Spuyten Duyvil (New York, N.Y.)
Cayuga County (N.Y.)
New York (State)--New York
Bronx (New York, N.Y.)
Fort Washington (New York, N.Y.)
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Algonquian Indians
Algonquin Indians
Archaeological expeditions
Buildings
Military camps
Cherokee Indians
Chibcha Indians
Delaware Indians
Excavation (Archaeology)
Excavations (Archaeology)
Fortification
Names, Geographical
Great Gully Site (N.Y.)
Hackensack Indians
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Kitchen-middens
Landforms
Land owners
Massapequa Indians
Real property
Siwanoy Indians
Wiechquaeskeck Indians
Women and religion
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Birth 1856

Death 1942

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