Series I: Official Land Documents/Land Correspondence, 1864-1936

Series — Multiple Containers

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection includes legal documents concerning the acquisition and disposition of land by the Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber Company, including deeds, warrants, and leases to lands in southeast Missouri and Arkansas. Additional records include contracts and correspondence with railroad companies, material on the Little River Drainage project, documents concerning the construction of the Himmelberger-Harrison Building in Cape Girardeau, and correspondence with other businesses. The records are arranged by county where possible, and by subject in other cases.

Dates

Creation: 1864-1936

Extent

From the Collection: 3.0 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Consists primarily of legal documents including Abstracts, Opinions of Title, Indentures, and court documents concerning land purchased by the Himmelberger-Harrison Lumber Company (formerly the Himmelberger-Luce Land and Lumber Company) Also included are relevant letters and maps. This information is arranged according to the county to which it pertains when applicable. The materials date from 1864 to 1933.