J. L. Moss papers
Collection — Folder: S0994
Identifier: S0994
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a typewritten transcript of a 1849 bill of sale by J. L. Moss, who wrote it advertising household goods he wanted to sell before leaving for Oregon. There is also a newspaper clipping from the Indianapolis News, January 11, 1949, about the sale bill.
Dates
- 1849, 1949
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
J. L. Moss was a farmer who lived outside Versailles, Kentucky. In 1849, he left Kentucky for the Oregon Territory.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
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 donation from William R. Hinshaw in 1949.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 1999 by Philip N. WIlliams. EAD finding aid created 2013/05 by Jamie Dunn.
- Title
- J. L. Moss 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:
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
