Historic Documents File, 1826-1987

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Title:: Historic Documents File
Dates:: 1826-1987
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Extent:: 3.0 linear ft.
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Preferred citation:: Historic Documents File. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Scope and content:: The collection is divided into six series. Series I: a selection of land deeds, title abstracts, and land patents. Series II: letters. Series III includes probate, baptismal and marriage records. Series IV includes Monterey and early California ordinances, petitions and proclamations. Series V consists of selected descriptive articles and records not filed in the Clipping File. It also contains a photocopy of the Monterey County Jail ledger, 1850-1858. Folders are arranged chronologically and numerically. Series VI contains oversize documents, mainly deeds, invoices, reports and maps in Spanish from the Mexican era.

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid created by Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives staff.
Date Prepared:: 1826-1987
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:: Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
Terms of access:: Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.

Preferred citation:: Historic Documents File. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

Location of this collection:: Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives

625 Pacific Street

Monterey, CA 93940, US