Summary
The Register is a record of applications made for the prospecting for and the development of the minerals in the public lands of Texas made available by the passage of SB 357 on March 16, 1917.
Biographical Note
On March 16, 1917 the Texas Legislature passed SB 357 (Acts 1917, 35th R.S.,ch. 83, General Laws of Texas) allowing for the prospecting for and the development of the minerals in the public lands of Texas. The Register recorded the applications made to lease land only.
Scope and Content
The Register provides information about the applications made and links to the application on file at the General Land Office. The Register is organized by county and listed in chronological order. Disposition of the application is shown. There are an unknown number of volumes to this series, however, only Volume 3 is accounted for.
Date
June 1, 1927-May 28, 1931
Extent
2.10 Linear feet (1 oversized bound volume)
Language
English
Arrangement
The Register is organized by county and listed in chronological order. Entries for each application show section and block, township, grantee, acreage, applicant name, date received, application number, post office, and disposition (rejected or issued, if issued gives date and Mineral File number).
Preferred Citation
Register of Applications to Purchase, Prospect and Lease Mineral Lands, Volume 3 (LGR.MAR). Archives and Records Program, Texas General Land Office, Austin.
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Use Restrictions
Most records created by Texas state agencies are not copyrighted and may be freely used in any way. State records also include materials received by, not created by, state agencies. Copyright remains with the creator. The researcher is responsible for complying with U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S.C.).
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