James Scott Papers
c.00029

Summary Information

Repository
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Creator
Scott, James
Title
James Scott papers
ID
c.00029
Date [inclusive]
1801-1850
Extent
0.1 Cubic feet , 3 folders
Language
English

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".

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Biographical Note

James Scott was Speaker of the Indiana Territorial Legislature and served on the Indiana Supreme Court from 1816 to 1831.

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Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of deeds for property in Indiana, and documents recording James Scott's appointment to various posts and judgeships in Indiana, including that of the Supreme Court.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information

Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections January 1965

Conrad Hall
888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu

Revision Description

  February 2000

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Legal Status

Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Custodial History

Gift of Chamberlain Memorial Museum, date unknown. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

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Controlled Access Headings

Geographic Name(s)

  • Indiana -- History -- 19th century
  • Indiana -- Politics and government

Subject(s)

  • Land titles -- Indiana
  • Law -- Indiana

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Collection Inventory

Papers 1801-1850 

Folder

Land Deeds 

1

Land Deeds 

2

Judicial papers 

3