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Collection Ref: EAP931/1

The Libros de Hijuelas (deed books, in English) record the state-wide privatisation of indigenous lands in 19th century Michoacán, Mexico. The…

Collection Ref: EAP931/1/5

The series consists of 11 bound volumes, numbered 1 through 10, but skipping volume 6, and adding two volumes labeled "SN", signifying…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/1

The book contains information on the division and sale of the land known as "El Salitre"; and the formation of the Land Division…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/2

The book contains census records and related information on the division of the community of Atapan; the appraisal and sale of the lands known as…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/3

The book contains information on the irregularities of the division, awarding of deeds, and the authorization to sell lands granted to the…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/4

The book contains information on ltigation between the community of Tototlan and the Hacienda of Huaracha; the naming of the redivision comission…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/5

The book contains information on expenses, sale of lands, and the division of San Pedro Caro. It includes a census of San Pedro Caro, in addition…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/6

The book contains information on the registration and division of the community of Sahuayo; a census of the community of Jiquilpan; and appointment…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/7

The book contains information on adjustments to the division, awarding of deeds, litigation, and sale of land in the community of San Pedro Caro.…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/8

The book contains information on the division and sale of the lands of Jiquilpan; the sale of lands and payment of contributions in the community…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/9

The book contains information on the establishment of boundaries between San Miguel and San Pedro; division of lands and the sale of wood to cover…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/10

The book documents the property titles awarded by the Sahuayo Land Division Committee related to the land designated "El Salitre". The…

File Ref: EAP931/1/5/11

The book documents the land deeds awarded to the indigenous residents of San Pedro Caro. The volume consists of 284 folios, which have been bound…

Archival records from Conserving Indigenous Memories of Land Privatisation in Mexico: Michoacán’s Libros de Hijuelas, 1719-1929 (EAP931)