The 1877 document records the official creation of Jimanban as an independent pueblo, separating it from the town of Santa Barbara. Signed by the Cabezas de Barangay, it was a formal petition to the Governor-General seeking political autonomy. This two-page letter, now kept by Mr. Assessor, marks the beginning of what is now known as New Lucena. The document is significant historically and socially, representing the town’s early efforts in self-governance and identity formation. It is physically fragile due to fading, folds, and creases, and is at risk of further damage if not carefully preserved. To protect it, the document has been securely stored by Mr. Assessor personally after the municipal records office suffered a fire.
1877 CREACIÓN DEL BARRIO DE JIMANBAN EN PUEBLO CIVIL INDEPENDIENTE DE SU MATRIZ SANTA BARBARA (THE CREATION JIMANBAN INDEPENDENT FROM THE TOWN STA. BARBARA)
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Assessor, Rudy (2024)
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Cheryl M. Luis
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