Layne (James) Collection
Content Description
This accession documents a complex transaction of an exchange, donation, and transfer between three (3) parties; James Layne, Clifton Smith, and Santa Barbara Historical Society (SBHS). On this date, Layne donated two (2) bits, a photograph, a rope, a riata, and fifty-two (52) cattle brands to SBHS, some items of which were already on loan to SBHS from earlier transactions. In exchange for these two bits, SBHS transferred ownership of two (2) other bits to Layne, already held by SBHS from previous donations. At the same time, twenty-seven (27) of the 52 donated cattle brands were released by SBHS to Clifton Smith.
Acquisition Type
Exchange
Provenance
Exchange with James Layne and Clifton Smith. Exchange was authorized by Board of Directors.
Restrictions Apply
No
Extent
56 Item(s)
1 Photographic Prints
Inventory
Donation received: 1. One (1) Jose Mardueño pattern Santa Barbara bit 2. One (1) Las Cruces in the Juan Flores style 3. One (1) photograph of Cayetano Herman and Jose Romero 4. One (1) Bosal and horse hair rope (Received 2/15/1967) 5. LOAN - One (1) Hackamore Riata (Received 4/1/1968) 6. Fifty-two (52) cattle brands, earlier LOANS from Layne to SBHS (Received ownership 4/17/1967)
- The Santa Barbara Historical Society transfers ownership to James Layne: 1. A Figueroa bit - No. 1.67.8.21 (note: ".22 Gale") 2. A Garcia Spade bit - No. 1.67.8.22 (note: ".23 Gale")
- Of the 52 cattle brands. 27 are hereby released to Mr. Clifton Smith.
Source
- Layne, Jim (James Gregg), 1913-1993 (Donor, Person)
- Layne, Jim (James Gregg), 1913-1993 (Recipient, Person)
- Smith, Clifton F., 1920-1999 (Recipient, Person)