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Legal instruments

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 601 Collections and/or Records:

Duane E. Jeffery collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8432
Scope and Contents Materials consist of items collected by Duane E. Jeffery. Includes original and photocopied correspondence between A.W. Babbit and the high council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about Babbitt's church membership and conduct (1851), a photocopy of an excerpt of a manuscript titled Book of Sundays by J.P. Greene (1837), and a legal divorce document for Leah Frances Clawson (1848). There are also postcards that depict scenes from The Book of Mormon and other Church history...
Dates: 1837-1968
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Joab Lawrence copy of a report to the District Court, 1878

 Item — Box 1, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 4082
Scope and Contents

Copy of a report to the District Court by Joab Lawrence, assignee of the bankrupt estate of Locke. Dated 1878.

Dates: 1878
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Collection on the Tintic Mining District

Joanna Wojciechowicz collection of legal documents, 1881-2016

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 8081 Series 1
Scope and Contents Contains several bound and unbound folders of legal documents pertaining to Joanna Wojciechowicz and her family members. Many documents pertain to her involvement in the Solidarity movement including her conviction for involvement in anti-Communist demonstrations and the warrant for her arrest and internment. Other documents of note include a letter awarding Wojciechowicz the Cross of Freedom and Solidarity, a record of her completion of studies from Politechnika in Gdansk, and copies of her...
Dates: 1881-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Joanna Wojciechowicz papers

John Batty appearance note, 1888 November 2

 Item — Box 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231564276], Folder: 13
Identifier: Vault MSS 528 Series 6 Item 16
Dates: 1888 November 2
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Steele papers / John Steele civic service papers

John C. Bennett order to appear, 1838 June 8

 Item — Folder 3: [Barcode: 31197239282467]
Identifier: MSS SC 1086
Scope and Contents

John C. Bennett, mayor. Order to appear issued to several people bearing the names of Cahoon, Fuller, Davis, Groves, Pierce, Bennett, and others. Photocopy.

Dates: 1838 June 8
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brent Ashworth collection

John Jenkins assign of property, approximately 1850-1860

 Item — Folder 5: [Barcode: 31197239282475]
Identifier: MSS SC 1086
Scope and Contents

John Jenkins assign of Salt Lake City property, Lot 5, Block 22 to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. (No signature, undated.) Photocopy.

Dates: approximately 1850-1860
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brent Ashworth collection

John K. Kane document, 1835 April 1

 Item — Box 62: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232569993], Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 4
Scope and Contents

Document, Bond and Warrant of Attorney, from John K. Kane to Paul Beck, Joseph Reed, George G. Leiper, and William J. Leiper, dated April 1, 1835. In Series XI, Box 62 Folder 3 Item 4.

Dates: 1835 April 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

John K. Kane empty envelope, 1820 September 21

 Item — Box 7: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550696], Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Empty envelope, labeled “Papers belonging to Mr. Adam Diehl,” signed by John K. Kane and on the back “Opened, 27 Sept. 1832, J.K. Kane,” dated November 21, 1820.

Dates: 1820 September 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

John K. Kane indenture, 1835 April 1

 Item — Box 62: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197232569993], Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 3
Scope and Contents

Indenture between John K. Kane and Paul Beck, Joseph Reed, George G. Leiper and William J. Leiper for land in Philadelphia, dated April 1, 1835. In Series XI, Box 62 Folder 3, Item 3.

Dates: 1835 April 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

John K. Kane legal document, 1840 July 28

 Item — Box 7: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550696], Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 6
Scope and Contents

Legal document signed by John K. Kane, on Samuel Comly v. Girard Bank, dated July 28, 1840.

Dates: 1840 July 28
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

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