Deeds for lands owned by the Commonwealth, 1817-1975 (bulk 1896-1975)

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Deeds for lands owned by the Commonwealth, 1817-1975 (bulk 1896-1975)

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St 1870, c 329 (MGLA c 29, s 41) obligated the Massachusetts state treasurer to keep all deeds and instruments conveying real property to the Commonwealth. But St 1980, c 579, s 48 provided that the treasurer was not required to keep records related to property acquired for the use of state agencies. Series consists of deeds and related papers for various real properties purchased by or transferred to the Commonwealth.

63.75 cubic ft. (51 record center cartons)

University College of Karlskrona, Ronneby

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University College of Karlskrona, Ronneby

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