Abiquiu land record, 1842-04-16, 1881-08-02

File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of original documents relating to Georgia O'Keeffe's Abiquiu, New Mexico property dating from 1825 to 1897. The majority of the documents are handwritten in Spanish.

Dates

Creation: 1842-04-16, 1881-08-02

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public for research purposes. Due to the fragile nature of some of the materials, access may be limited.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.34 Linear Feet (1 oversize 16x20 box)

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Overview

Four page handwritten land record on one folded piece of paper, front and back. Letterhead reads: Sello Tercero Dos Reales, Para los anos de mil y ochocientos cuarenta y mil ochocientos cuarenta y uno. Handwritten at the top of the first page is number one and 35 varas. Main document dates from April 16, 1842, mentions Juan Christobal Garcia de la Mora and Jose Anto Manzanares, and is followed by signatures. On the third page is a County of Rio Arriba Probate Court seal next to a handwritten statement by Fernando Salazar dating from August 2, 1881. A separate note on back mentions 4/16/1842, 35 varas, Pueblo number 1, Cadillal, J. Anto Manzanares, and another illegible name.