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Justus family indenture, 1842/06/18

 File — Folder: OB164

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The collections consists of a typed draft of Parke County's history. The draft is organized chronologically with the following chapters: Aboriginal Period, Aboriginal Period to the Period of Conquest, Period of Conquest, Period of Conquest and Settlement by Pioneer Whites, Indiana and Park County, Early Folk Stories, The Story of Salmon Lusk, and Turkey Run from 1880 to 1890. Additionally, the collection contains legal and financial documents (1858-1879), an article "The Indiana Reserve of Parke County" (1927), and newspaper clippings of the column, "A Hoosier Listening Post" (1930-1960).

There is also an oversize indenture between the Justus family and Ezeakeal Pritchit dated June 18, 1842 (OB164).

Dates

  • 1858-1960

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet (1 small manuscript box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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