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Records of Colonial Tlalpujahua (Michoacán, Mexico), 1562-1903 (inclusive) 1720-1830s (bulk)

Extent:

11 boxes and 4.20 linear feet

Abstract:

The Records of Colonial Tlalpujahua (Michoacán, Mexico) consists of papers pertaining to the Convento de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, as well as miscellaneous papers that document matrimonial and criminal legal cases, land transactions in Tlalpujahua and Toluca, and genealogical information compiled by Austacio Rulfo. Additional papers to the collection include documents, accounts, religious petitions, assorted documents, and correspondence, many pertaining to the Benavides family.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Spanish Military Documents Relating to 19th Century Cuba, 1845-1976 (inclusive)

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1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of Spanish legal and military documents relating to the administration of Cuba in the 19th century.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Spanish Papal Nuncio Records, 1656-1675 (inclusive)

Extent:

2 boxes and .8 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists chiefly of financial records, household accounts, inventories of moveable property, and some correspondence of Galeazzo Marescotti (1627-1726), who seved as papal nuncio to the royal court of King Carlos II of Spain from 1670 to 1675.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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New Granada Slavery Collection, 1757-1812 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of 58 manuscript leaves, comprising 27 Spanish documents, relating to the buying and selling of slaves in the Kingdom of New Granada (now Colombia).

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Mexican Postcards Collection, 1890-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:

25 boxes

Abstract:

Consists of postcards relating to Mexican tourism.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Graphic Art Collection [Contact Us]

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Princeton University Library Collection of Reinaldo Arenas Materials, 1981-1990 (inclusive)

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1 box

Abstract:

An assembled collection of materials purchased by Princeton University Library regarding Cuban novelist Reinaldo Arenas.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Miscellaneous European Documents Collection, 1500-1900 (inclusive)

Extent:

5 boxes and 2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of miscellaneous documents and manuscripts from European and North African countries about politlcal, religious, or colonial matters between the 16th and 19th century. The countries include England, France, Switzerland, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Ireland, and Poland.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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New Mexico Documents Collection, circa 1777-1890 (inclusive)

Extent:

1 box and 0.2 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of retained copies of 66 notarial documents for primarily 19th-century land transactions in what is now the state of New Mexico.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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William H. Tower Philatelic Collection, 1380-1950 (inclusive) 1700s-1940s (bulk)

Extent:

20 boxes and 15.4 linear feet

Abstract:

Consists of envelopes both used and unused (also known as covers), letters, postcards, documents, postage stamps, and a variety of other philatelic material from around the world as collected and annotated by the Reverend William Hogarth Tower (1871-1950). The collection spans the topics of English Postal History, United States Postal History, War Covers, Philatelic Miscellany, and Franking.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Mexican Ephemera Collection, 1890-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:

16 boxes, 2 cases, and 102 items

Abstract:

Consists of books, maps, scrapbooks, posters, and other materials.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Graphic Art Collection [Contact Us]