Papers, 1839-1933.

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Papers, 1839-1933.

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Correspondence, legal papers, financial papers, pictures, and printed material of the Riggs family of Washington, D.C. Correspondence relates to the interest of George Washington Riggs, founder of Riggs and Company and of the Riggs National Bank, in collecting art objects, currency, and paintings, and to his investments in Washington real estate and to the various investments of his children and grandchildren. Legal papers relate principally to the settlement of the estates of various members of the family. Financial papers relate chiefly to Alice and Jane Riggs, daughters of G.W. Riggs, and a few bills of exchange. Printed materials include inaugural souvenirs representing the Cleveland through the Coolidge administrations. Among the pictures are photographs of the Riggs sisters, and autographed photographs belonging to G.W. Riggs.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Riggs, George Washington, 1813-1881

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Epithet: American banker British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001195.0x000105 Washington banker; one of founders of Corcoran & Riggs banking firm. From the description of Letter : Washington, D.C., to Joel Munsell, Albany, 1869 Oct. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22772919 From the description of Letter : Washington, to W. Stone, Jr., 1861 March 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22777787...

Riggs family.

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