Collection ID: LMC 1622
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Summary

Abstract:
The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period.
Extent:
1 Box (1 standard)
Language:
Materials are in Spanish .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Latin American mss.--Mexico III, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Beginning around 1517, Spanish explorers and conquistadors wrested control of Mexico from its indigenous inhabitants, most notably the Aztec Empire. Spanish rule was maintained through secular channels by the Spanish colonial government and through religious channels by Catholic priests and members of Franciscan and Jesuit orders. The Mexican struggle for independence was long and bloody. Independence was declared on September 16, 1810, but was not consummated until 1821 and not fully recognized until 1836. The country has been organized through a series of republics, with a first constitution ratified in 1824, a second in 1857, and the current constitution in 1917. Many of these transitions were also hotly contested and bloody.

Scope and Content:

The Latin American mss. Mexico III, 1563-1855, consist of historical documents relating mainly to Mexico's colonial period. Many of the items in the collection are concerned with inheritances and decendents' estates. Other documents deal with a variety of legal disputes and there are also some powers of attorney.

Note on Indexing Term - "Law": There is a large quantity of legal material pertaining to Latin America in these collections. Royal and viceregal decrees, both de oficio and de parte, are especially numerous.

Note on Indexing Term - "Religion": A large quantity of this material relates to religious matters.

Note on Indexing Term - "West (U.S.)" and "Americana": There are items pertaining to early settlements and colonial government in Texas, California and New Mexico, and information on Texas independence.

Acquisition information:
Purchase: 1974
Arrangement:

The contents of this collection are arranged chronologically.

Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Latin American mss.--Mexico III, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
1200 East Seventh Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
CAMPUS:
Indiana University Bloomington
CONTACT:
(812) 855-2452
liblilly@indiana.edu