Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico
- Dates:
- 1819-1900
- Creators:
- John Bidwell
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- Items: 1 box Linear Feet: .20
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico. California State University, Chico
Background
- Scope and content:
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Contains deeds and land grants from Spanish and Mexican governments, and California government for the ownership of Rancho del Arroyo Chico. In Spanish and English. Begins with land grant of Rancho del Arroyo Chico to William Dickey, November 18, 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena. Hand drawn map showing the natural borders described as the Sacramento River to the east, and to the north along Big Chico Creek. The land grant contains 22,214.47 acres or five square miles. Sets of grants and deeds labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Decree from the United States to John Bidwell labeled H. Certified by J.W. Mandeville, Surveyor General of the United States for the State of California, on October 31, 1859.
- Acquisition information:
- Butte County Probate Records, # 1187, Butte County Superior Court
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1819-1900
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Folder 1a: original. Restricted due to fragility. “A” part 2. Use copy provided.
- Terms of access:
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The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
- Preferred citation:
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Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico. California State University, Chico
- Location of this collection:
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California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929-0295, US
- Contact:
- (530) 898-6603