Austin family papers, 1860-1929
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Austin family papers
- Dates
- 1860-1929 (inclusive)18601929
- Quantity
- 1 box, (.5 linear feet)
- Collection Number
- UUS_COLL MSS 139
- Summary
- A variety of documents from the Austin family of Liberty, Idaho. Included are land patent certificates, water records, brand inspections, and a scrip for co-operative in Paris, Idaho.
- Repository
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Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library, Special Collections and Archives Division
Special Collections & Archives
Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University
Logan, UT
84322-3000
Telephone: 4357978248
Fax: 4357972880
scweb@usu.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on use, except: not available through interlibrary loan.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
The Austin family resided near the Liberty, Idaho area.
Content Description
The collection contains an array of items spanning a period from the 1860s into the 1920s. Included are land patent certificates, livestock brand inspections, water records, and for a co-operative in Paris, Idaho.
The two significant items in the collection are the water documents and the Paris co-operative scrip. The water-related papers pertain to the Liberty Town and Ditch Company. Included here are two affidavits that describe the construction of the first canal in 1886. The other items are two pieces of the Paris Co-operative scrip. One is for fifty cents and the other is for five cents, and both are dated 1886. Currently these are the only known surviving copies of scrip from the Paris Co-operative.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Austin family papers must be obtained from the Special Collections and Archives manuscript curator and/or the Special Collections and Archives department Head.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Austin family papers USU_COLL MSS 139, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.
Following Citations: USU_COLL MSS 139, USUSCA.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Family Documents, 1891-1904
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Documents from the Liberty Town and Ditch Company, 1886-1929
Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Item 1: Affidavits
Concerning the initial construction of the canal.
Dates: 1866 -
Description: Item 2: Minutes from the company and the articles of incorporationDates: 1924-1929
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Land patent certificates, 1889-1904
Container: Box 1, Folder 2
Four land certificates file on land in the Liberty, Idaho area.
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Description: Item 1: Filed by Lida AustinDates: 1989 October 23
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Description: Item 2: Filed by William BradburyDates: 1900 April 9
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Description: Item 3: Filed by Josiah OrrDates: 1900 July 12
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Description: Item 4: Filed by George HandsDates: 1891 March 6
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Description: Item 5: Filed by Richard OrrDates: 1904 March 1
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Description: Brand Inspection Certificates for T.L. AustinDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Utah Oil Refining documents - associated with A.C. Austin in Liberty, IdahoDates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Paris Co-operative Institution Scrip
One fifty cent certificate for the Paris Co-operative.
One five cent certificate for the Paris Co-operative.
Both are dated 1886 and are the only known copies in existence.
Dates: 1886Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Irrigation--Idaho--Liberty
Geographical Names
- Liberty (Idaho)--History.
