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List of books, 1700-1936

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-068

Collection Overview

Typescript list of record books (1700-1936) kept at the County Clerk's office [Clerk of Court], Charleston (S.C.). Record books include calendars, common pleas journals, decrees, dockets, dower books, file books, guardian accounts, judgment books, minute books, miscellaneous items, account books, army and navy records, bond books, cash books, ledgers, Charleston Board of Trade records, County Dispensary records, report books, and numerous other record books. The list contains the name of each book, dates covered, number of pages, physical condition of the volume or volumes, and whether or not the book contains an index.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1936

Creator

Language of Material

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

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The materials from our collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. copyright law. The user must assume full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used for academic research or otherwise should be fully credited with the source.

Historical Note

The Clerk of Court, as recording officer for the Courts of Common Pleas and General Sessions, maintains journals, calendars, indexes, dockets, and other records necessary to record the work of these courts.

Extent

1 folder : 18 pages

Title
Inventory of the List of Books, 1700-1936, approximately 1936
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by: Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
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Charleston South Carolina 29424
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