James Riker papers 1660-1989

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James Riker papers 1660-1989

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/2581

The James Riker Papers document the literary activity and family background of the New York historian and genealogist. The collection consists of original documents from colonial-era New York in Dutch and English, extracts and transcripts from New York and New Jersey historical records, genealogical notes, correspondence, writings, notebooks, printed matter and photographs. Also included are Civil War correspondence and military records of James Riker's brother, Colonel John Lafayette Riker of the New York 62nd Regiment Volunteer Infantry.

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312659

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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