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The Chile Collection
The Chile Collection, approximately 2700 volumes housed in
Archives & Special Collections, is one of several library
research collections focused on Hispanic history and culture.
Reflecting the history and politics of Chile from the sixteenth
century through 1940, with particular strength for the period
1810-1940, the nucleus of the Chile Collection was formed by Jose
Promis of Santiago. Specific subjects covered include the
boundary disputes of Chile, particularly the Tacna-Arica
question; as well as church history with a concentration on the
Jesuits in Chile. The history of Chilean politics is well
represented by comprehensive political overviews and more
specific materials such as the presidential messages to Congress
of Ibanez del Campo, Alessandri, Frei Montalva, and Balmaceda.
Parts of the collection focus on economic and agrarian reform,
the copper and nitrate industries, and the overall national
economy. Also included are the works of most of the important
authors of Chilean history such as Vicuna Mackenna, Lastarria,
Feliu Cruz, Ricardo Donoso, and Barros Arana. Among the many rare
items is Alonso del Ovalle's Historica Relacion del Reyno de
Chile (1646).
Latin American Microfilming Project
The UConn Libraries have become a member of the Center for
Research Libraries' Latin American Microfilming Project (LAMP).
LAMP acquires, preserves, and maintains for its subscribers
microfilm collections of research materials pertaining to Latin
America; emphasizing original filming of items that are unique,
rare, and/or voluminous. Faculty and students at LAMP member
institutions may borrow any film from the Project. The library's
membership in LAMP is partially supported by UConn's Center for
Latin American and Caribbean Studies through Title VI funding for
library acquisitions.
Information:
Darlene Waller
Adjunct Curator of Hispanic History and Culture
dwaller@lib.uconn.edu
or 860-486-1148.
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