[Legal Documents Relating to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery]

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Legal documents relating to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery located in M. M. Battle League, Abstract Number 9 in Fort Bend County, Texas. The included documents are an affidavit of dedication for the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery sworn by the Texas Historical Commission, maps of the property, a description of the area, and a warranty deed transferring the property from the State of Texas to the City of Sugar Land, Texas.

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[8] p. ; 28 cm.

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LJA Engineering & Surveying {2006-07-17,2006-09-18,2007-02-09}.

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Legal documents relating to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery located in M. M. Battle League, Abstract Number 9 in Fort Bend County, Texas. The included documents are an affidavit of dedication for the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery sworn by the Texas Historical Commission, maps of the property, a description of the area, and a warranty deed transferring the property from the State of Texas to the City of Sugar Land, Texas.

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[8] p. ; 28 cm.

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The Hidden Selections of Houston’s African American and Jewish Heritage collection provides public access to collections highlighting the history and experiences of African-American and Jewish communities in and near Houston, which in turn shed light on nationally significant issues including politics, art, race, and religion. These communities are underrepresented in archival repositories across the nation, and particularly in publicly accessible digital repositories.

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LJA Engineering & Surveying. [Legal Documents Relating to the Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery], text, {2006-07-17,2006-09-18,2007-02-09}; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1353655/: accessed June 8, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.

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