James Riker papers, 1660-1989.

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James Riker papers, 1660-1989.

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Papers document colonial New York, the early settlement of Harlem, the history of the Riker family and the literary activity of James Riker. Included are original documents from colonial New York, transcripts and translations of documents, genealogical notes, research notes and memoranda, personal and financial records, correspondence, writings by James Riker and printed matter pertaining to his writings. Highlights include Dutch manuscript records of the town of Harlem (New York City), 1662-1674, in Dutch; Kingston, N.Y., church accounts, 1681-1684, in Dutch; original papers relating to the Harlem Commons; transcripts and extracts of early records concerning Harlem, Newtown, Long Island, Brooklyn and other early communities in New York; maps of Holland and New York; Civil War correspondence and military records of James Riker's brother John Lafayette Riker, who was Colonel of the United States Army New York Volunteer Infantry 62nd Regiment (Anderson Zouaves); and photographs of the Riker family and their descendants.

16 linear feet (24 boxes, 39 v.).

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New York Public Library System, NYPL

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SNAC Resource ID: 6695761

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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Riker family.

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Van Arsdale, John, 1756-1836.

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Lamb, John, 1735-1800

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Soldier and officer in the American Revolutionary War; resident of New York City. From the description of Letterbooks, 1778-1782. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58759541 From the description of John Lamb papers, 1762-1887 (bulk 1762-1799). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476017786 Patriot and army officer. From the description of Letters of John Lamb, 1786-1788. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014869 ...

Riker, James, 1822-1889

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Historian, genealogist, antiquarian. From the description of Long Island documents, 1845-1850. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155477803 Historian and school teacher of New York City; son of James and Elizabeth Riker. From the description of Diary and Reminiscences, 1836-1868. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58775176 The historian James Riker was born on May 11, 1822 in New York City. His father was ...

United States. Army. New York Infantry Regiment, 62nd (1861-1865)

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