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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.

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

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