Robert E. Jefferson land records

Collection — Box: SC

Identifier: S3164

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains Robert Jefferson's deeds and quit claims.

Dates

Creation: 1837-1870

Creator

Jefferson, Robert E., circa 1835-1861 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Kathryn A. Martin Library, Archives and Special Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

Robert E. Jefferson came to Duluth, Minnesota and built a frame building on Minnesota Point in 1857. He enlisted in the 13th Kansas Volunteer after he heard, mistakenly, that his enlisted brother had died at Gettysburg. He died of camp fever a few months later.

Extent

14.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains Robert Jefferson's deeds and quit claims.

Physical Location

This collection is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives. For more information about this collection or to make an appointment, contact us at libarchives@d.umn.edu or 218-726-8526.

General

This collection is part of the Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections, which are housed in the University of Minnesota Duluth Archives at the Kathryn A. Martin Library, and are on permanent loan from the St. Louis County Historical Society.