A Guide to Central American Collections in the United States (Hardcover, New)

Since the late 1970s, events in Central America have brought increased scholarly interest in the six isthmus nations--Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Conceived in response to that scholarly interest, this volume provides a guide to collections of archival and manuscript materials in this country. Although most research in this country has focused on the sources available at the United States National Archives, there is a vast amount of underutilized research materials in smaller collections throughout this country. This work provides access to these lesser known collections as well as to the larger collections holding vast quantities of material. The book will be a valuable tool to researchers seeking primary material on Central America. In addition to historical documents regarding politics, society, economics, and foreign affairs, this volume also surveys materials regarding ecology and indigenous people. Although Catholicism remains the religion of the region, the guide also includes protestant and other missionary work. Map collections, oral histories, photographs, and other visual materials are also covered. The book is arranged alphabetically by state, with the repositories appearing under each state heading. Each entry includes a brief description of the collection's holdings.

General

Imprint:	Greenwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Reference Guides to Archival and Manuscript Sources in World History
Release date:	July 1994
First published:	July 1994
Authors:	Thomas M. Leonard
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	200
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-313-28689-6
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Acquisitions & collection development Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Library & information sciences > Library & information services Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Encyclopaedias & reference works > Reference works > Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies Promotions
LSN:	0-313-28689-2
Barcode:	9780313286896

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