Isaac Shelby court papers
Collection — Folder: S3313
Identifier: S3313
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of four letters pertaining to the Isaac Shelby vs Lucy (a woman of color) slave case. On March 13, 1817, a writ of Habeas Corpus issued by Clark County Circuit Court declared Lucy’s freedom from Shelby. Shelby countered that Lucy was not a slave, but rather an indentured servant bound to him for a period of thirty-five years. After recovering Lucy, Shelby sold her and her remaining time to Thomas Pile.
Dates
- 1817
Creator
- Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826 (Person)
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
Isaac Shelby was an important local government official appointed the Clerk of Clark County.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged by subject.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a purchase from Lawbook Exchange, Ltd. on 2010/01/29.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid created by Brent Abercrombie during February 2010. EAD finding aid created by Bethany Fiechter on 2018/04/30.
Creator
- Shelby, Isaac, 1750-1826 (Person)
- Title
- Isaac Shelby court 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
