Diseño Rancho del Arroyo Chico
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
- Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 (Person)
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
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.
Creator
- Bidwell, John, 1819-1900 (Person)
- 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
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the California State University, Chico, Special Collections, Meriam Library Repository
California State University Chico
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