George May land grant

Access and use

Location of collection:
Washington and Lee University, Leyburn Library
Special Collections and Archives
James G. Leyburn Library
Washington and Lee University
204 W. Washington Street
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Tom Camden
Phone: (540) 458-8649
Phone: (540) 463-8109
Fax: (540) 463-8964
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research use.

Terms of access:

The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.

Preferred citation:

George May Land Grant (WLU Coll. 0034), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

Summary

Extent:
0.16 Linear Feet 1 oversize folder
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

George May Land Grant (WLU Coll. 0034), Special Collections and Archives, James G. Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a land grant dated December 2, 1785 which grants land in what is now Jefferson County, Kentucky to George May. The deed is signed by Patrick Henry.

Dimensions:
38 x 42 cm.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard