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Legal instruments

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 601 Collections and/or Records:

William Law legal document, 1843 July 11

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

William Law handwritten document concerning a Deed of Mortgage to Henry A. Buckwatter. Ebenezer Robinson, Justice of the Peace of Hancock County, Illinois certifying signature of William Law.

Dates: 1843 July 11
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Brent Ashworth collection

William Norris papers, 1839

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

In paper envelope labeled “Gir. Bank v. W. Norris” (included): Protest of promissory note from O.A. Norris to G.T. Bryer for $1345, dated September 4, 1839; Protest of promissory note from Fred Vogul to William Norris for $1345, dated September 4, 1839; Protest of promissory note from O.A. Norris to G.T. Bryer for $1350, dated September 13, 1839; Protest of promissory note from Fred Vogul to William Norris for $1350, dated September 13, 1839.

Dates: 1839
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

William P. Dewees document, 1837 March 21

 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 5
Scope and Contents

Document between William P. Dewees (by his attorney John K. Kane) and Isaac Lea, dated March 21, 1837. Dewees is indentured for a loan of eleven thousand dollars. In Series XI Box 62 Folder 3 Item 5.

Dates: 1837 March 21
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

William P. Taylor letter to John K. Kane, 1833 June 10

 Item — Box 7: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197232550696], Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 792 Series 1 Sub-Series 4 Item 9
Scope and Contents

Letter from William P. Taylor, Hayfield, to John K. Kane, he needs to draw $10,000, dated June 10, 1833.

Dates: 1833 June 10
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Kane family papers / John K. Kane papers / John K. Kane professional papers

William S. Bradshaw and Marge Bradshaw family history papers, 1889-2019

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6947 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains papers relating to the Bradshaw family properties in Snow Valley, Wyoming. Contains deeds, receipts, legal certificates, and other property papers. Also contains a family history on the Bradshaws from 2019. Materials dated 1889 to 2019.

Dates: 1889-2019
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William S. Bradshaw and Marge Bradshaw papers

William Tripp statement, 1841 February 4

 Item — Box 2: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197232504677], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2032 Series 2 Item 8
Scope and Contents

Written and signed by Enoch Tripp's father, certifying that he has no control over Enoch and will not pay his debts.

Dates: 1841 February 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Enoch B. Tripp papers / Enoch B. Tripp personal papers

Wilson trial notes and records, approximately 1885-1946

 File — Box 8: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197230225689], Folder: 34
Identifier: MSS 1963 Series 4 File 13
Scope and Contents

Typed transcript of original legal documents with annotations, and notes outlining each day of court. Dated approximately 1885 to 1946.

Dates: approximately 1885-1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Lily Klasner papers / Lily Klasner historical research material

Withdrawal of charges by Horace L. Slack, 1888 September 22

 Item — Box 2: Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197231564276], Folder: 13
Identifier: Vault MSS 528 Series 6 Item 10
Dates: 1888 September 22
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Steele papers / John Steele civic service papers

Joanna Wojciechowicz papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 8081
Scope and Contents Contains materials compiled by Joanna Wojciechowicz on the subject of the Solidarity movement in Poland. Wojciechowicz was an involved participant in the Solidarity movement and these documents reflect her familiarity with leaders of the organization, Communist punishment for being involved in this movement, and the eventual impact that Solidarity was able to have. The collection includes documents such as laser printouts of photographs, newspaper articles, correspondence, DVDs, and personal...
Dates: Event: 1881-2016
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

Wyoming and Montana map, date of production not identified

 Item — Oversize 10: Series 9 [Barcode: 31197232509767], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 782 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Wyoming and Montana. 1 map ; 33 x 46 cm. Grazing and hunting areas along both sides of the state boundary from Yellowstone Park running east to the Dakota Bad Lands.

Dates: date of production not identified
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Robert Spurrier Ellison papers / Oversize

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