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Counterfeit paper currency

 Collection — Folder: 1
Call Number: RH VLT Misc 4

Overview

Collection of paper currency of varying denominations, dating circa 1836-1863. Counterfeit paper currency is in the amounts as follows: 10¢, $2.00, $3.00 (2), $5.00.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1836-1863

Conditions Governing Access

Items may only be examined in the presence of a librarian. If wishing to view this collection, contact staff at ksrlref@ku.edu or (785) 864-4334 for assistance.

Conditions Governing Use

Spencer Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.

Extent

1 folder (5 items)

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

RH VLT Misc 4

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, Justin Hill, 1966

Separated Materials

Separated from the collections surrounding the Justin DeWitt Bowersock business papers (RH MS 50) and the Lawrence Paper Company (RH MS E76, etc.).

Title
Guide to the Counterfeit Paper Currency Collection
Subtitle
Counterfeit paper currency
Author
Finding aid prepared by lgg, 10 September. Finding aid encoded by mg, 2004. Finding aid revised by mwh, 2020.
Date
2004
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Finding aid written in English.
Finding aid permalink
http://hdl.handle.net/10407/1604095574
Preferred citation
Counterfeit paper currency collection, RH VLT Misc 4, Kenneth Spencer Research Library, University of Kansas

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

Contact:
1450 Poplar Lane
Lawrence KS 66045-7616 United States
785-864-4334