Probate records and court documents, 1868-1888.

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Probate records and court documents, 1868-1888.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26442415

Contains printed legal docments and some mss. documents regarding the administration and litigation of the Walter L. Newberry estate.

1.5 cubic ft. (2 boxes and 1 volume)

Vincent G. Rinn Law Library, DePaul University College of Law, DePaul Law Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7162443

Vincent G. Rinn Law Library, DePaul University College of Law, DePaul Law Library

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