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Diseño Rancho del Arroyo Chico

 Collection
Identifier: MSS-295

Scope and Contents

Contains deeds and land grants from Spanish and Mexican governments, and California government for the ownership of Rancho del Arroyo Chico. In Spanish and English. Begins with land grant of Rancho del Arroyo Chico to William Dickey, November 18, 1844 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena. Hand drawn map showing the natural borders described as the Sacramento River to the east, and to the north along Big Chico Creek. The land grant contains 22,214.47 acres or five square miles. Sets of grants and deeds labeled A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Decree from the United States to John Bidwell labeled H. Certified by J.W. Mandeville, Surveyor General of the United States for the State of California, on October 31, 1859.

Dates

  • 1844-1859

Creator

Access Restrictions

Folder 1a: original. Restricted due to fragility. “A” part 2. Use copy provided.

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

0.2 Linear Feet (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Diseño del Rancho del Arroyo Chico, handdrawn in 1846, purchase from William Dickey in 1849, was granted and confirmed to John Bidwell in 1859. Deeds, grants and map showing Arroyo Chico (Big Chico Creek), Arroyo Sacramento (Sacramento River), Arroyo Seco.

Arrangement

Original order.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Butte County Probate Records, # 1187, Butte County Superior Court

Related Materials

John Bidwell Papers, MSS 002 http://opac.csuchico.edu/search~S5/?searchtype=l&searcharg=mss+002&searchscope=5&SORT=D&extended=1&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=lmss002

Plat of the Rancho del Arroyo Chico [cartographic material]: confirmed to John Bidwell / exterior boundaries surveyed under instructions from the U.S. Surveyor General, by A.W. Von Schmidt, Deputy Surveyor. G4363 B8 G465 1859 V8 (N.E. Cal.)

Plat of the Rancho del Arroyo Chico [photograph] Historical Photographs sc13248

Plat of Rancho del Arroyo Chico [photograph] Historical Photographs sc17320

Materials Specific Details

Copies made for public use of “A” part 2.

Publication Rights

The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.

Title
Diseño Rancho del Arroyo Chico
Subtitle
Diseno Rancho del Arroyo Chico
Status
In Progress
Author
Processed by: Pamela Nett Kruger, November 20, 2009 Encoded by: Pamela Nett Kruger, July 28, 2010
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository

Contact:
California State University Chico
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Chico CA 95929-0295 USA US