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Clarence Smith papers

 Collection — Folder: S2010
Identifier: S2010

Scope and Contents

This collection includes two toll tickets from turnpike companies in Indiana regarding tolls.

Dates

  • circa 1870s

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.

Historical Note

Turnpikes in Indiana were funded by tolls paid at the booth. The turnpike at Dunreith, in Henry County, is mentioned in the New Castle Courier, September 16, 1870. The Dunreith Company turnpike collected $211.81 in 1870.

Newspaper readings in the history of New Castle, Indiana, v.5; 1870 and 1871. (1942). New Castle, IN: Henry County Historical Society and the City Schools of New Castle, IN.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is arranged alphabetically.

Custodial History

This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Clarence Smith on 1946/07/01.

Accruals

No further additions are expected.

Processing Information

Collection processing completed 2014/08/13 by Edythe Huffman. EAD finding aid created 2014/08/13 by Edythe Huffman.
Title
Clarence Smith 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

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