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James Crabs papers

 Collection — Folder: S306
Identifier: S0306

Scope and Contents

This collection includes autographed, signed letters from James Crabs in Decatur, Indiana ranging from 1842-1852 regarding post office business.

Dates

  • 1842-1852

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.

Biographical Note

James Crabs was the postmaster in Decatur, Indiana, appointed in 1841 and reappointed in 1844 and 1852.

"Crabs, James". 1840 United States Federal Census. Retrieved 2014/10/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com

"Crabs, James". U.S., Appointments of U.S. Postmasters, 1832-1971. Retrieved 2014/10/01. http://search.ancestrylibrary.com

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a purchase from Robert W. Lull on 1941/05/24.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2014/10/01 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2014/10/01 by Edythe Huffman.

Creator

Title
James Crabs papers
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
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