Junta de Fortificacion Papers, bulk 1763-1793

 

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Hernandez Oliva, Carlos Alberto
Extent:
2.00 boxes
Language:
Spanish; Castilian

Background

Scope and content:

This collection details historical fortifications in Central and South America in the late 18th Century, with emphasis on the defense of Santo Domingo during colonial times when the Dominican Republic was controlled by Spain. While Spain did control large colonies in early American history, there was also colonization amongst England, France, Portugal, and the Netherlands in the Americas until the end of the Revolutionary War in 1783; officially ending in the early 19th century.

Acquisition information:

Donated by Carlos Alberto Hernandez Oliva

Donation

Arrangement:

All artifacts are in chronological order

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Location of this collection:
Florida International University
11200 SW 8th Street
Miami
FL
33199
USA