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- Creator
- Childs, Perry G., 1779-1835
- Call number
- MssCol 534
- Physical description
- .6 linear feet (2 boxes)
- Preferred Citation
- Perry G. Childs papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
Perry G. Childs (1779-1835) was a New York state senator and a member of the Council of Appointment of the State of New York representing the Western District from 1819 to 1822. He practiced law in Cazenovia, N.Y. Collection consists of letters and petitions, 1811-1834, received by Childs as a state senator and member of the Council of Appointment. Topics include appointments to local offices in Western New York and New York City, and state and local political and legislative matters. Also, lists of appointees and nominees, 1821-1822, and notebook, 1822.
Administrative information
Source of acquisition
Gift, Fairchild, Charles S, 1915Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328