Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Librería de Antaño
- Abstract:
- The Latin American mss., Peru III, 1602-1753 consists of several documents that trace the historical, economic and social development of what is presently known as Peru, with lesser coverage of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Ecuador.
- Extent:
- 1 Box (1 standard)
- Language:
- Materials are in Spanish .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Latin American mss., Peru III, 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:
San Diego Hospital Ledgers 1602, 1610 contains the rules & regulations for the convalescent hospital of San Diego de Lima (1602) and a ledger of income payable to the hospital of San Diego (1610). Ledger Accounts of San Andrés Hospital includes Ledger accounts of the Hospital of San Andrés, detailing rents & income. Notorial statement of Ana Catalina de San Joachim 1648 contains a statement of Ana Catalina de San Joachim's oath of entry as a Carmelite nun into the order of Nuestra Señora del Carmen. Holy Office of the Inquisition account book includes an account book of the general reciever of funds & fines for the Holy Office of the Inquisition of Lima.
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.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased: 2009, 2011
- Arrangement:
This collection is arranged in 4 bound containers: San Diego Hospital Ledgers 1602, 1610; Ledger accounts of San Andrés Hospital; Notorial statement of Ana Catalina de San Joachim 1648; and Holy Office of the Inquisition account book 1753.
- Physical location:
- Lilly - Stacks
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Latin American mss., Peru III, 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