Samuel Gardner Drake papers ca. 1633-1857

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Samuel Gardner Drake papers ca. 1633-1857

http://archives.nypl.org/mss/6404

Samuel Gardner Drake (1798-1875) was an American historian, antiquarian, genealogist, and bookseller. He wrote about New England history, Indians and witchcraft. Collection consists of Drake's manuscript transcripts of documents, 1633-1792, relating to Indians, particularly Indians of New England. Also, letters, 1838-1857, relating to his bookselling business in Boston, the history of the Drake family, and other business and personal matters; a part of a manuscript relating to witchcraft; and miscellaneous notes, genealogical charts, writings, and printed materials.

.3 linear foot (1 box)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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Drake family

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Drake, Samuel Gardner, 1798-1875

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Samuel Gardner Drake, antiquarian and author. Drake was born to Simeon and Love Muchmore (Tucke) Drake in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, on October 11, 1798. After teaching for several years in New Hampshire and New Jersey, Drake established a book auction business in 1828. Two years later, he opened the first antiquarian bookstore in the United States in Cornhill, Boston. Drake was a founding member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, serving as its first corresponding secr...