Collection ID: LMC 1628
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Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
The Latin American mss. Peru II, ca. 1760-1820, consists of 25 documents which describe living conditions, roads, local Indians, etc. in Peru.
Extent:
1 Box (1 standard)
Language:
Materials are in Spanish .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Latin American mss.--Peru II, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Until its conquest by the Spanish beginning in 1524, most of Peru was controlled by the Incan Empire. Spain then ruled the region as a colony until a rebellion, aided by military campaigns led by José de San Martín and Simón Bolívar, brought Peru's independence in 1824.

Scope and Content:

The Latin American mss. Peru II, ca. 1760-1820, consists of 25 documents which describe living conditions, roads, local Indians, etc. in Peru.

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: 1989
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

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TERMS OF ACCESS:

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PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Latin American mss.--Peru II, 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