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Esplen Borough Records

 Collection
Identifier: RG-03-010

Scope and Contents

The Esplen Borough Records contain two volumes of minutes (1891-1906), one volume of ordinances (1891-1905), one borough council roll call book (1901-1905), and an assortment of miscellaneous loose papers arranged chronologically in 8 file folders, including a certified copy of a court decree incorporating the borough, oaths of offices, job applications and communications.

Dates

  • Creation: 1891-1906

Biographical / Historical

Esplen Borough was incorporated in 1891 and annexed by the City of Pittsburgh in 1906.

Extent

4 Volumes (Four shelf volumes.)

0.5 Cubic Feet (1 document case)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The Esplen Borough Records are arranged chronologically.

Custodial History

Records were transferred to the Office of the City Clerk upon the borough's annexation in 1906.

Digital copies

Digital copies of the ordinances and minutes of Esplen Borough from 1891-1906 are available online through this link: https://pittcity.access.preservica.com/uncategorized/SO_876584f6-2b02-4d4d-988a-5fa5d321be3e/

Processing Information

Processed by Charles Succop in September 2020. Updated by Abigail King in 2023.

Processing Information

The processing and digitization of this collection was funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Sponsor
The processing and digitization of this collection was funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Repository Details

Part of the City of Pittsburgh Archives Repository

Contact:
414 Grant St.
Pittsburgh PA 15219 United States