Slave bill of sale and confederate money
Collection — Box: Communal Collections 15, Placement: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 85
Scope and Contents
The Slave bill of sale and Confederate money (1849-1861; 0.45 cubic feet) provide original examples of slave deeds and Confederate currency of this time period. Both are in good condition, considering the age. There is also an image of Abraham Lincoln with the materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 - 1861
- Other: Date acquired: 09/10/2011
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English.
Access Information
Collection is open for research.
Copyright and Use Information
Materials in this collection are in the public domain. Consult with Purdue University Archives and Special Collections prior to reproduction of materials.
Extent
0.226 Cubic Feet (One legal-size half-width manuscript box)
Arrangement Note
Items have been placed in chronological order.
Subject
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 (Person)
- Title
- Slave bill of sale and confederate money
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Mary A. Sego
- Date
- 03/10/2013
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Edition statement
- Second edition
Repository Details
Part of the Purdue University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Contact:
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu
504 Mitch Daniels Boulevard
West Lafayette Indiana 47907 United States
765-494-2839
archives@purdue.edu