Latin American Documents Collection
Scope and Content
The collection contains various documents related to Latin American countries including those in Mexico, South and Central America (Cuba, Haiti, and Caribbean Islands documents can be found in related collections). The collections are comprised of a variety of materials highlighting the history, culture, and study of Latin America. These materials have been acquired from various sources over a period of many years, and are grouped together because each acquisition consists of a small number of items (e.g., a single letter, manuscript, or photograph album).
Dates
- 1676 - 1978
Language of Materials
Includes materials written in English and Spanish.
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
.83 Linear Feet (2 Boxes and 2 Oversized folders)
Abstract
The collection contains various documents related to Latin American countries including those in Mexico, South and Central America (Cuba, Haiti, and Caribbean Islands documents can be found in related collections). The collections are comprised of a variety of materials highlighting the history, culture, and study of Latin America. These materials have been acquired from various sources over a period of many years, and are grouped together because each acquisition consists of a small number of items (e.g., a single letter, manuscript, or photograph album).
Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased accruals ongoing.
Alternative Format Available
Digital reproductions of selected items in the Latin American Documents Collection are available online via the University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC). Please read the Permissions for Use statement for information on copyright, fair use, and use of UFDC digital objects.
- Title
- A Guide to the Latin American Documents Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Matt Kruse
- Date
- June 2022
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Revision Statements
- November 2023: The following two items were added to the collection: Recetas de dulces, pasteles, reposterÃa, Carmen Landeta de Cuesta, (1 of 2) Recetas de guisos, dulces, pasteles, reposterÃa y niebe, Carmen Landeta de Cuesta, (2 of 2)
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu