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James Kent and Mr. Parrish slave valuation documents

 Collection — Box: BW 1, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 15974

Scope and Contents

This collection of James Kent and Mr. Parrish slavery valuation documents is 0.03 cubic feet, and consists of five signed slave receipts and a deed from businessman James Kent and his partner Mr. Parrish of Kent's Store, Virginia, 1856.

Dates

  • Creation: 1856

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (One folder in a legal document box BW 1.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased from Beltrone and Company by the Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia on July 1, 2015.

Title
James Kent and Mr. Parrish slave valuation documents
Status
Completed
Author
Ellen Welch
Date
2/24/17
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States