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Chattel Mortgages Vol. 3, 1864 - 1874

 Item — Container: Bound Volume Shelving, Town Clerk’s Vault

Scope and Contents

This volume contains an index to grantors, and dog licenses for 1864-1883. It also includes a registry of Dog Licenses issued in Southborough 1864-1874. Dog licenses include the date and number of license, owner's name, and the dog's name along with its age, breed and color.

Dates

  • Creation: 1864 - 1874

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research. Whenever possible, digital surrogates must be consulted in lieu of the original documents to prevent unneccesary handling and mitigate wear. Research is accommodated by appointment only. Please call (508) 485-0710 x 3005 to make an appointment, or send an email to: [email protected]

Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Cubic Feet (10 bound volumes, 6 book boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preservation Actions

This volume underwent conservation treatment in October 2007 at Brown’s River Records Preservation Services in Essex, Vermont (now Kofile Inc.).

Treatment Summary: Book dismantled and binding materials removed. Paper mended with Japanese tissue or Crompton heat set tissue. Paper deacidified using magnesium oxide. Book resewn and bound in Hewit vegetable tanned goatskin and acid-free materials.

Repository Details

Part of the Southborough Town Clerk’s Office Municipal Archive Repository

Contact:
17 Common Street
Southborough MA 01772 United States
(508) 485-0710