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

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  • Los Libros de Hijuelas de Michoacán de Ocampo

    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 consists of 196 leather-bound volumes containing 45,000 folios dating from 1713‐1941. All the document ...

  • Serie 5: Distrito de Jiquilpan

    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 "sin número" or "unnumbered" in English. ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 1

    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 Committee and conflicts in the community of Sahuayo. It consists of correspondence, deeds, petitions, reports, and communiques. ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 2

    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 "Ladero de la Loma Verde"; and related land conflicts. It consists primarily of correspondence, petitions, rep ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 3

    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 indigenous people of San Pedro Caro. It contains correspondence, reports, petitions, receipts (payment acknowledgment ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 4

    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 of Bario de la Purisima; and the establishment of boundaries between the community of San Angel and the Hacien ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 5

    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 to correspondence, petitions, and telegrams. The volume consists of 174 folios, which have been bound together ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 7

    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 of the Land Division Committee of Santa Inés, La Laguneta and Potrero de Herrera. It includes correspondence ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 8

    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. It includes correspondence, petitions, telegrams, and reports. The volume consists of 270 folios, which have b ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 9

    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 of San Pedro Caro; and the delimitation and division of the lands of Tacatzcuaro and Tocumbo. It consists prim ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 10

    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 the contributions of San Miguel; and division of San Pedro. It includes correspondence, reports, and petition ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, S/N 1

    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 volume consists of 108 folios, which have been bound together and numbered. An alphabetical index of property titles is i ...

  • Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, S/N 2

    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 together and numbered. An alphabetical index of property titles is included at the beginning of the volume. Th ...