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Project / Collection Land Privatisation in Mexico: Michoacán’s Libros de Hijuelas, 1719-1929 Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP931/1 Place Jiquilpan de Juárez, Mexico

1. EAP931/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1
Title:
Los Libros de Hijuelas de Michoacán de Ocampo
Scope & Content:
The Libros de Hijuelas (deed books, in English) record the state-wide privatisation of indigenous lands in 19th century Michoacán, Mexico. The collection consists of 196 leather-bound volumes containing 45,000 folios dating from 1713‐1941. All the documents pertain to, or are precursors of, the ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1713-1941
Extent:
17 series containing 196 files and 96563 TIFF images

2. EAP931/1/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5
Title:
Serie 5: Distrito de Jiquilpan
Scope & Content:
The series consists of 11 bound volumes, numbered 1 through 10, but skipping volume 6, and adding two volumes labeled "SN", signifying "sin número" or "unnumbered" in English. Each volume consists of approximately 100-400 folios, bound together into a book. Many individual folios are in poor c...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1830-1914
Extent:
11 files containing 4612 TIFF images

3. EAP931/1/5/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/1
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 1
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on the division and sale of the land known as "El Salitre"; and the formation of the Land Division Committee and conflicts in the community of Sahuayo. It consists of correspondence, deeds, petitions, reports, and communiques. The volume consists of 154 folios, wh...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1884-1914
Extent:
316 TIFF images

4. EAP931/1/5/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/2
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 2
Scope & Content:
The book contains census records and related information on the division of the community of Atapan; the appraisal and sale of the lands known as "Ladero de la Loma Verde"; and related land conflicts. It consists primarily of correspondence, petitions, reports, and telegrams. The volume consis...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1893-1908
Extent:
358 TIFF images

5. EAP931/1/5/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/3
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 3
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on the irregularities of the division, awarding of deeds, and the authorization to sell lands granted to the indigenous people of San Pedro Caro. It contains correspondence, reports, petitions, receipts (payment acknowledgments). The volume consists of 168 folios,...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1903-1906
Extent:
344 TIFF images

6. EAP931/1/5/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/4
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 4
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on ltigation between the community of Tototlan and the Hacienda of Huaracha; the naming of the redivision comission of Bario de la Purisima; and the establishment of boundaries between the community of San Angel and the Hacienda Guaracha. It consists primarily of ag...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1830-1905
Extent:
316 TIFF images

7. EAP931/1/5/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/5
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 5
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on expenses, sale of lands, and the division of San Pedro Caro. It includes a census of San Pedro Caro, in addition to correspondence, petitions, and telegrams. The volume consists of 174 folios, which have been bound together and numbered. It is loosely organized ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1901-1902
Extent:
356 TIFF images

8. EAP931/1/5/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/6
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 7
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on the registration and division of the community of Sahuayo; a census of the community of Jiquilpan; and appointment of the Land Division Committee of Santa Inés, La Laguneta and Potrero de Herrera. It includes correspondence, petitions, and censuses. The volume ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1868-1904
Extent:
300 TIFF images

9. EAP931/1/5/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/7
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 8
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on adjustments to the division, awarding of deeds, litigation, and sale of land in the community of San Pedro Caro. It includes correspondence, petitions, telegrams, and reports. The volume consists of 270 folios, which have been bound together and numbered. It is...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1902-1906
Extent:
548 TIFF images

10. EAP931/1/5/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP931/1/5/8
Title:
Libro de Hijuelas del Distrito de Jiquilpan, Núm. 9
Scope & Content:
The book contains information on the division and sale of the lands of Jiquilpan; the sale of lands and payment of contributions in the community of San Pedro Caro; and the delimitation and division of the lands of Tacatzcuaro and Tocumbo. It consists primarily of correspondence, reports, and pe...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1869-1909
Extent:
782 TIFF images