[Convict Labor Record, Cooke County, 1878-1891]

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Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of convicts that were hired out to do work. Recorded information includes names, dates of convictions, physical descriptions, fees and fines owed, and information about hire. Includes some inserts containing legal documentation of debts to the court. The record is listed alphabetically by convict name.

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[260] p. ; 41h X 31w X 6d cm.

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Cooke County (Tex.) 1878/1891.

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  • Series Title: [Cooke county records, 1857-1950]
  • Main Title: [Convict Labor Record, Cooke County, 1878-1891]
  • Added Title: Volume 242
  • Added Title: Record of Convicts

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Ledger from Cooke County, Texas containing a record of convicts that were hired out to do work. Recorded information includes names, dates of convictions, physical descriptions, fees and fines owed, and information about hire. Includes some inserts containing legal documentation of debts to the court. The record is listed alphabetically by convict name.

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[260] p. ; 41h X 31w X 6d cm.

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The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives

Archival collections reflect experiences of women, professional men, military men, Texas cattlemen, businessmen, farmers, and government officials. Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

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  • 1878/1891

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Cooke County (Tex.). [Convict Labor Record, Cooke County, 1878-1891], book, 1878/1891; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth201661/: accessed December 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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