Abiquiu land record, 1849-04-13, 1881-08-03

File — Box: 1, Folder: 7

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: 1849-04-13, 1881-08-03

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 piece of paper, front and back. Handwritten at the top of the first page is number eight and 35 varas. Main document dates from April 13, 1849, mentions Rafael Trujillo and Jose Anto Manzanares, and is followed by signatures, one of which is Jose Maria Chavez. On the third page is a County of Rio Arriba Probate Court seal next to a handwritten statement by Fernando Salazar dating from August 3, 1881. Separate notes on back mention Rafael Trujillo, Jose Anto Manzanares, Pueblo number eight, and Bajo del Pueblo.