Collection context
Summary
- Abstract:
- The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of one item.
- Extent:
- 1 Item
- Language:
- Materials are in English .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Latin American mss. British Guiana, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The modern country of Guyana gained independence from the British in 1966. Previous to independence, the region was known as British Guiana.
- Scope and Content:
The Latin American mss. British Guiana, 1821-1844, consists of one item.
Note on Indexing Terms - "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.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Prior arrangements are not necessary before coming to the Library, however, patrons from out of town are encouraged to communicate with the Library in advance of their visits to ascertain availability of materials.
Photocopying permitted only with permission of the Curator of Manuscripts, Lilly Library.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Latin American mss. British Guiana, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu