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Summary Information
Rufus Parks Papers 1837-1858
Micro 734
1 reel of microfilm (35mm)
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
Record book kept by Rufus Parks, the first land officer in Wisconsin Territory, who later was active in politics and served as superintendent of schools in Summit, Wisconsin. Included are records of land purchases and registrations (giving purchaser's name, section, and amount paid), accounts (including item prices), and copies of letters concerning the formation of school districts, common grain storage facilities, and difficulties with the federal government. English
http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-micr0734
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