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Creator
Hyer, Richard, d. 1975
Call number
MssCol NYGB 18238
Physical description
5.88 linear feet (14 boxes)
Preferred Citation

Richard Hyer genealogical research papers, 1930-1975, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library

Repository
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials
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Richard Hyer (d. 1975), a World War I veteran who served in the 7th New York Infantry, lived in Warner, New Hampshire. The Richard Hyre Genealogical Research papers contain Hyre's correspondence with historical and genealogical societies, libraries, and other record holders relating to the Hyer family (also spelled Heyer, Hyre, and Hyres) and other allied families including the Bicker, Gerret, Demil, Forrester, Schipper, and Van Pelt families. The collection also includes the Hyre's personal correspondence of with friends and family members, much of it related to his wife's illness and death and his own declining health.

Biographical/historical information

Richard Hyer (d. 1975), a World War I veteran who served in the 7th New York Infantry, lived in Warner, New Hampshire.

Scope and arrangement

The Richard Hyer Genealogical Research papers contain correspondence with historical and genealogical societies, libraries, and other record holders relating to the Hyer family (also spelled Heyer, Hyre, and Hyres) and other allied families including the Bicker, Gerret, Demil, Forrester, Schipper, and Van Pelt families. The collection also includes Hyre's personal correspondence with friends and family members, much of it related to his wife's illness and death and his own declining health.

Arrangement

Alphabetical by name and subject.

Administrative information

Custodial history

Presented to the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society by the estate of Richard Hyer in 1975.

Source of acquisition

Gift of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2008.

Processing information

Compiled by Kit Messick.

Using the collection

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328