Paul Epps Indenture

Collection

Identifier: MC 2628

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Scope and Contents

The collection consists of a 17th-century sheepskin indenture documenting the lease of land in Kent, England from Canterbury Cathedral to farmer Paul Epps, as well as a draft of a partial transcription of the indenture that was created by Ann Vizier in 1968.

Dates

1672, 1968

Creator

Epps, Paul (Person)

Language of Materials

Collection materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Conditions Governing Use

No Use Restrictions Apply.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical / Historical

Paul Epps was a farmer in Kent, England in the 17th century.

Extent

1.75 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Arrangement

Materials are arranged by format.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The indenture was found by the Rogers Public Library in a book donation; the Library placed the item in storage with Special Collections in 1968. In October 2022, the Rogers Public Library Board of Directors voted to donate the indenture to Special Collections, and it was donated by Library Director Hannah Milligan and Brice A. Wagner on behalf of the Library on December 2, 2022.