Employment contract between James McKnight and Isaac Robinson and Millie Robinson for McKnight to hire their son Prince for six months, 6/4/1880
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of letters, financial papers, legal documents, and land deeds, mostly of Bennett Blake, his immediate family, and related families. A significant portion of the papers relate to William Bonaparte McKnight, who married Mary Louisa Addie Blake. McKnight's papers include oil leases and negotiations for timber rights. Several original land grants are included in the collection, two signed by Republic of Texas President Anson Jones.
Dates
- Creation: 6/4/1880
Creator
- From the Collection: Blake, Bennett (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for research.
Biographical / Historical
The Robinson's were African American. The 1880 Census shows that Prince was 8 years old in 1880.
Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the East Texas Research Center Repository