Scope and Content Note
These volumes contain a summary record of sales of state lands by the State Engineer and Surveyor (to 1926), Department of Public Works (1926-1928), and Department of State, Division of the Land Office (1928-1939). There are also a few reports from the Conservation Department. Reports from state agencies making land sales were useful in assessing taxes on new property owners.
Each sale is reported on a sheet of paper posted into a book. The report states the name of purchaser, address, a detailed description of the property, and price paid.
B0969-99: This accretion documents approximately 160 sales of state lands by the State Engineer and Surveyor. Reports are numbered from 1092 to 1352. They date from 1918 to 1927.
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