Collection ID: LMC 2456
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Summary

Creator:
Various
Abstract:
The Yanez mss. collection consists of historical documents pertaining to Colonial Ecuador.
Extent:
0.8 linear feet (2 boxes)
Language:
Materials are in Spanish .
Preferred citation:

[Item], Yanez mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

Background

Biographical / Historical:

Ecuador came under Spanish colonial rule in 1533. It achieved indepenedence in 1825 and was a part of the Gran Colombia with Venezuela and Colombia before becoming its own republic in 1830.

Scope and Content:

The Yanez mss. collection consists of historical documents pertaining to Colonial Ecuador. Included are documents pertaining to relations with and actions taken against the Amazonian tribes, government records, geographical descriptions, and correspondence from prominent persons in the military and government.

Acquisition information:
Purchase: 2001
Physical location:
Lilly - Stacks

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.

PREFERRED CITATION:

[Item], Yanez mss., 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