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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: EAP931/1/11

The series consists of 7 bound volumes, ordered numerially.Each volume consists of approximately 200-350 folios, bound together into a book. Many…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/1

The book contains information on the land dispute between Acuitizio and Tacámbaro; and the clandestine sale of land. It also documents the division…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/2

The book documents conflicts relating to the process of the division of land in Tacámbaro, as well as debt arising form the contributions. It…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/3

The book contains information on the complaint presented by the Land Division Committee of Tacámbaro against Acuitzio on the exploitation of the…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/4

The book contains information on the nomination of the Land Division Commission, and issues of debts and payment of contributions in Tacámbaro; and…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/5

The book contains information on the embargo enacted on the lands due to unpaid cotributions, and other issues related to the division of lands in…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/6

The book contains information on the registry, appraisal, and division of lands of Tacámbaro. It includes appraisals, petitions, and census records…

File Ref: EAP931/1/11/7

The book contains information on land disputes between Tacámbaro and Acuitzio, as well as conflict over resource exploitation by Acuitzio. It also…

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