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Finding Aid to the Reuben L. Underhill Papers, 1915-1955
BANC MSS 2010/252  
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    Collection Title: Reuben L. Underhill papers
    Date (inclusive): 1915-1955
    Collection Number: BANC MSS 2010/252
    Creator: Underhill, Reuben Lukens
    Extent: 4 cartons, 2 boxes, 12 oversize folders, 4 tubes circa 10 linear feet
    Repository: The Bancroft Library.
    University of California, Berkeley
    Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
    Phone: (510) 642-6481
    Fax: (510) 642-7589
    Email: bancref@library.berkeley.edu
    URL: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/
    Abstract: Papers of California land surveyor, Reuben L. Underhill. Included are records of his surveying work, including annotated maps and correspondence. Also included are materials related to Underhill's California history, From Cowhides to Golden Fleece.
    Languages Represented: Collection materials are in English

    Information for Researchers

    Access Information

    Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

    Conditions of Use

    Materials in this collection may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction of some materials may be restricted by terms of University of California gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing and trademarks. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owner. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.
    All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from, or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley 94720-6000. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html .

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], Reuben L. Underhill papers, BANC MSS 2010/252, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley

    Alternative Form of Materials Available

    There are no alternate forms of this collection.

    Indexing Terms

    The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog
    Underhill, Reuben Lukens--Archives
    California History--1846-1850--Sources
    California History--1850-1950--Sources
    California--Maps.
    California--Surveys
    California--Surveys--Maps.
    Land use surveys--California
    Real property--Valuation--California
    Surveyors--California
    Manuscripts for publication

    Administrative Information

    The Reuben L. Underhill papers were given to The Bancroft Library by John R. Underhill in 2010.
    No additions are expected.

    Scope and Content Note

    Papers of California land surveyor, Reuben L. Underhill. Included are records of his surveying work, including annotated maps and correspondence. Also included are materials related to Underhill's California history, From Cowhides to Golden Fleece.
    Boxes 1-2 primarily include materials relating to From Cowhides to Golden Fleece. Cartons 1-4 and oversize folders contain survey work, including annotated maps and valuation assessments, arranged alphabetically by title of property.