John B. Cromer certificate
Collection — Folder: S0322
Identifier: S0322
Scope and Contents
This collection is one item, a certificate issued by Thomas A. Hendricks, Governor of the State of Indiana, “To all who shall see these Presents” authorizing John B. Cromer to serve as a Notary Public in Washington County. The Governor signed the document on January 18, 1875. His signature is very neat and legible. John E. Neff, Secretary of State, also signed on the front of the certificate. A large green seal of the State of Indiana as well as a black and white picture are on the front. The pictures show a buffalo being shot by an arrow, although the two pictures are not exactly the same.
On the back side, John B. Cromer signed it on February 20, 1875, in the presence of the Clerk of Washington Circuit Court.
On the back side, John B. Cromer signed it on February 20, 1875, in the presence of the Clerk of Washington Circuit Court.
Dates
- 1875
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.
Historical Note
Governor Thomas Andrews Hendricks (1819-1885) was the 16th governor of Indiana from 1873 to 1877. He authorized John B. Cromer as a Notary Public for Washington County, Indiana, on January 18, 1875. Besides his signature on this certificate, there is the signature of John E. Neff, Secretary of State.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection includes one item.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed by Nikki Stoddard Schofield during August 2013. EAD finding aid completed by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/05/11.
- Title
- John B. Cromer certificate
- 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:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
