Levi Perryman Papers

Collection

Identifier: HM. 51

Staff Only
No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

This collection includes correspondence; financial documents such as journals, notes, and receipts; legal documents such as deeds and claims; and printed material that together reflect the activities of Levi Perryman during the years he served as sheriff and tax collector in Montague County.

Dates

Creation: 1871-1917

Creator

Perryman, Levi (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is not restricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Reproduction and publication of materials in this collection are subject to the policies of the UNT Special Collections department. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Extent

3.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Levi Perryman Collection, 1871-1917, documents the life and activities of a Texas Sheriff and Tax Collector from Montague County, Texas, illustrating the difficulties of collecting taxes after the Civil War and the increase in criminal activity.

Arrangement Note

Materials are arranged by correspondence, financial documents, legal documents, printed material, and then as oversize items. The boxes are held in Willis Library and the transcripts are at the RCL.

Physical Access Requirements

Box 1829 and 1829b are housed at Willis Library and available for same day paging. Box 3 is stored off-site and requires a minimum of 24 hour notice prior to use.