Chattel Mortgages Vol. 4, 1883 - 1896

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

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Chattel Mortgages V.4

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Scope and Contents

This volume was used to record a variety of things in addition to Chattel Mortgages. It Includes:

Chronological Grantor Indexes to Chattel Mortgages 1883-1887, and 1887-1895. Records of Chattel Mortgages, 1883-1896 Appointment of Railroad Police,1883 (pg. 200-201) Assignments of Mortgages, 1884 Assignment of Wages, 1885-1890 Women Doing Business in Their Own Names, 1884-1890 Opinion of P. C. Bacon regarding the Town of Southborough and the Pilgrim Evangelical Society relative to lands and sheds, 1884 Bills of Sale, 1885 List of Dog Licenses Issued in Southborough, 1883-1893: these records include the date and number of license, owner's name, and the dog's name along with its age, breed and color. (pg. 460-510)

Dates

Creation: 1883 - 1896

Creator

From the Collection: Town of Southborough (Organization)

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

1 Volumes (546 pages)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Preservation Actions

This volume underwent conservation treatment in January 2017 at the Northeast Document Conservation Center in Andover, MA.

Treatment Summary: The volume was collated and disbound retaining the original sewing. The broadside was removed from the front pastedown with local applications of moisture. The head, tail and exterior pages were vacuumed to remove mold (fungal structures). Pages were then surface cleaned where possible. Tears were mended with Japanese kozo paper and wheat starch paste. Handmade paper endsheets with linen hinges were attached. The sewing was reinforced with linen tapes and linen thread. The volume was bound in full cloth using a split-board structure and titled using a gold-stamped leather label. The broadside was placed in a buffered folder. The volume and foldered broadside were housed in a custom phase box. Written and photographic treatment documentation was kept by NEDCC and provided to the client.

Materials used in the conservation of this volume include: Japanese kozo paper, MacGregor handmade paper, Aytex–P wheat starch paste, Jade 403 adhesive, unbleached linen thread, linen tapes, unbleached airplane linen, Superior Millboard, Bristol board, buckram bookcloth, Harmatan goat skin, 23 karat gold foil and lignin-free buffered folder stock.