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Opelousas and Attakapas District. Brand Books, 1739-1944, 1971

 Collection
Identifier: UAAMC-COLL-0114

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of Opelousas and Attakapas District cattle brands, 1739-1944. These original volumes consist of the oldest brand books in the United States. The volumes have been microfilmed.

This collection was donated by Mrs. Gradney Cochran.

Dates

  • 1739-1944, 1971

Conditions Governing Use

Original brand books are fragile, and therefore restricted. Microfilm copys must be used.

Extent

0.208333 Linear Feet (2.5 inches of materials)

2 Volumes (2 volumes of cattle brand books)

2 Reels (2 reels of microfilmed copies of brand books)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Opelousas and Attakapas District Brand Books
Status
Completed
Author
Zack Stein
Date
01/18/2019
Description rules
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Acadiana Manuscripts Collection Repository

Contact:
Edith Garland Dupré Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
400 East St. Mary Blvd.
Lafayette LA 70503 United States
337-482-6031