Collection ID: LMC 1609 (VAD8167) (VAD8167)
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Collection context

Summary

Abstract:
The Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778, consist of two pieces.
Extent:
1 folio and 1 folio (oversize)
Language:
Materials are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Latin American mss. British Honduras, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

British Honduras is the former British colony that was renamed Belize in 1973 and became independent in 1981.

Scope and Content:

The Latin American mss. British Honduras, 1774-1778, consist of two pieces. The first is a large, detailed map of the province of Yucata by Juan de Dios Gonzalez. The other is a report from El Pardo in 1778 of a plan to win the Mosquito Indians from the British.

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.

Physical location:
Lilly - Folio; Lilly - Map Case

Access

RESTRICTIONS:

This collection is open for research.

TERMS OF ACCESS:

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:

[Item], Latin American mss. British Honduras, 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