Abiquiu land record, 1867-11-23, 1881-08-04

File — Box: 1, Folder: 13

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: 1867-11-23, 1881-08-04

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

Three page handwritten land record on two pieces of paper, front and back. Handwritten at the top of the first page are initials J.P.M. [Juan Pascual Martin] and a date Nov 23 [illegible]. Top right corner reads: No. Diez y siete 35 varas 11 23 67. Main document dates from November 23, 1867, mentions Juan Pascual Martin and Maria Ysidora Garcia, 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 4, 1881. Separate notes on back mention Juan Pascual Martin, pueblo 17, Cieneguita, and 40 varas. There are two twenty-five cent Internal Revenue certificate stamps on this document.