State plat laws collection
Collection — Folder: S2212
Identifier: S2212
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a copy of a ten-page, typewritten list of laws, statutes, and codes from 30 different states regarding unapproved plats and the fines imposed for selling property without an approved and recorded plat. Arranged alphabetically by state name, the list was created circa 1938.
Dates
- circa 1938
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
Merriam-Webster defines a plat as "a plan, map, or chart of a piece of land with actual or proposed features." Local governing bodies, such as public works departments, urban planning commissions, and zoning boards normally review and approve plats before they can be recorded with the local government.
Source:
Wikipedia. "Plat." Last edited on June 9, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plat.
Source:
Wikipedia. "Plat." Last edited on June 9, 2021. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plat.
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.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2021/08/02 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2021/08/02 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- State plat laws collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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
