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Calvin Bingham land acquisition document

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 4018

Scope and Contents note

Power of attorney from Calvin Bingham for land acquisition; many items left blank, including date (printed form reads “185_”), Land Warrant No., and name of person empowered to act on Bingham’s behalf. Signed by Calvin Bingham. W. I. Appleby, John Lytle and William Lytle. 1 page.

Dates

  • circa 1850-1860

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use note

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the Calvin Bingham land acquisition document must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

Calvin Bingham was an early U.S. landowner in the mid-19th century.

Extent

1 folder (0.1 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

One power of attorney document for land acquisition in behalf of Calvin Bingham, circa 1850-1860.

Custodial History note

Purchased from Peter Crawley in 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Purchased; Peter Crawley; 1987.

Appraisal note

Utah and the American West (Collection development policy of 19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts).

Processing Information note

Processed; H. Christine Swindler;

Title
Register of Calvin Bingham land acquisition document
Status
Completed
Author
H. Christine Swindler and Karen Glenn, student processors, and John Murphy, curator
Date
2009
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States