Finding Aids

Title: SC153 William Allen Papers Finding Aid
Description: This collection consists of a land patent granted to William Allen for 40 acres in Menasha, Wisconsin from 1856.
Date: 1856
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: SC146 Land Deeds Collection
Description: The Land Deeds Collection is an artificial collection that includes six deeds of sale for land in Kansas and Missouri made between 1860 and 1888. Also included is a note of the estate of T. Oldheim from 1845.
Date: 1845/1888
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: SC121 18th Century Deeds Finding Aid
Description: This collection consists of two 18th century land deeds. Both include information on the individuals involved, as well as the amount, cost, and location of land in question. The deeds are hand-written on velum and include wax seals.
Date: 1716/1784
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: SC137 John Loughborough Papers Finding Aid
Description: The John Loughborough Papers consists of a signed statement made by Loughborough concerning his involvement in the Regis Loisel land grant case. The land was originally acquired through a Spanish land grant, and was disputed after Loisel's death.
Date: 1867
Object Type: Finding Aid

Title: SC145 Stigers Island Collection
Description: The Stigers Island Collection consists of a land abstract that details the ownership of Stigers Island. Over time, the size and location of the island were affected by changes in the Missouri River.
Date: 1890/1900
Object Type: Finding Aid