06. Latin American and Caribbean Collections

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Posters, newsletters, newspapers, and documents about Puerto Rico, including materials related to the movement supporting the independence of Puerto Rico.

Abstract Nine typescript documents containing reports, work plans, and research on the Puno-Tambopata Program (PPT) for the Ministry of Labor and Indigenous Affairs of Peru. The objective of the program was to improve the living conditions of indigenous farmers and their economic rehabilitation through the introduction of new techniques in agricultural development, the promotion of craftwork and rural industries, and the training and assistance of the workforce that migrates to others rural areas in...

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Filmed interview of Paul Rodríguez with César Romero in which the latter discusses his career as an actor and the relationship of his mother María Mantilla de Romero with José Martí.

Abstract The Marianne Schmink Papers date from 1970 to 2020. This collection includes personal and project documents, correspondence, photographs, slides, magazines, newspapers and clippings, newsletters, maps, audiovisual and digital materials. Most of the documents relate to four different programs and research carried out in the Amazon region: Tropical Conservation and Development Program (TCD), research in Acre and São Félix do Xingu in Brazil, and the Managing Ecosystems and Resources with...

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The collection documents Tom Willey's work in the United States, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia as the Latin America/Caribbean Director of World Relief Corporation and other religious organizations. The materials include documents, photographs, newspapers, news clippings, articles, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, and correspondence.

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Research materials compiled by Richmond Brown on the Aycinena family of Guatemala and Central America.

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The collection contains documents and photographs pertaining to Mexico, including maps and brochures that promote tourism in Mexico from Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexicana Airlines, Barbachano's Travel Service, National Railways of Mexico, Dirección General de Turismo, Yucatan Trails Travel Agency, American Airlines System, various hotels in Mexico, Illinois Central Railway, Simpsons Tours, and United Air Lines.

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Magazines, pamphlets, newspapers, and newsletters related to Brazilian folklore, music, carnivals, and Yoruba religion.

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Two photograph albums of the Tikwah goldmine in British Guiana documenting the region as well as the mining camp and its operations.

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Archive of 139 postcards containing photographs of the landing of the U.S. Marines and Soldiers on April 21, 1914 in Veracruz, Mexico and the ensuing combat, deaths, damages, and invasion.