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University Deeds and Legal Records

 Collection
Identifier: 1-15-6

Content Description

This collection, consisting of various land deeds, tax receipts, and other legal documentation, illustrates the expansion of Slippery Rock University’s property between 1888 and the mid-1990s. Including an original agreement for Slippery Rock State Normal School in 1888, a collection of land transaction records for 249 Maltby Avenue (present day Robert A. Lowry Center), and a certificate of title for the land that is now occupied by Kraus Hall, these records provide an insight into Slippery Rock’s growth over a century.

Dates

  • 1888 - 1994

Conditions Governing Use

The items in this collection are protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use these items in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).

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The Slippery Rock University Archives assumes no responsibility for copyright infringement by users. Contact the Archives at rockarchives@sru.edu for more information

Extent

1.19 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

This collection is separated into 4 series.

Series 1: SRSNS Era Records

Series 2: SRSTC/SRSC Era Records

A: Land Records for 249 Maltby Avenue

B: Miscellaneous Deeds

Series 3: SRU Era Records

Series 4: Miscellaneous Items

Title
Guide to the University Deeds and Legal Records
Status
In Progress
Author
Sara Dickensheets
Date
2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Slippery Rock University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
315 Bailey Library
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock PA 16057
724-738-4295