Diaz (Porfirio) biographies and other Spanish language pamphlets, 1826-1956; undated

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Summary

Title:
Porfirio Diaz biographies and other Spanish language pamphlets
Dates:
1826-1956; undated
Extent:
.21 Linear Feet and 1 box
Language:
This collection is in Spanish.
Preferred citation:

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Background

Scope and content:

The Porfirio Diaz biographies and Other Spanish Language Pamphlets Collection (1826-1956; undated) contains one box and .21 ft. of material. The majority of the collection contains pamphlets, biographies, and essays primarily published in Mexico along with South American countries. The pamphlets include Proyecto Reglamentario de Politica, Para la Ciudad de Bolivar; El Libro Boletin Bibliografico De La Libreria de la Vda. de Ch. Bouret No. 94, No. 98, No. 100, No. 101, a bibliographical bulletin; Fiestas Oficiales Para La Celebración del Primer Centenario de la Independencia á las que se invita á los Delegados de las Universidades que van a concurrir á la inaguración de la Universidad Nacional, a pamphlet containing the time and descriptions of events in September 1910 to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of Mexican independence; a Mexican songbook with songs originating from the Mexican Revolution called El Cancionero Popular; biographies and essays on Porfirio Diaz; an essay written by Alfonso Reyes titled Los Autos Sacramentales en España y América; Bull Ring programs from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico; and part of a document containing Porfirio Díaz's signature.

Biographical / historical:

Porfirio Diaz was born on September 15, 1830 in Oaxaca, Mexico to José Faustino Diaz and Petrona Morí. Porfirio Diaz joined the National Guard during the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) and continued his military career through the War of the Reform and the French Invasion of 1861-1867. Diaz was elected president of Mexico from 1876 to 1880. In 1884, he ran for the presidency again and won the election, remaining president for 26 years until his resignation in 1911. Díaz contributed to modernizing and industrializing Mexico by building an extensive railroad system that would connect Mexico City to Veracruz, increasing the mobility of goods and people within the country. During his presidency, Díaz ruled as an authoritarian, which resulted in his critics being imprisoned or eliminated. Diaz resigned in 1911, was exiled to France, and passed away on July 2, 1915, in Paris.

Sources:

https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/mexican-revolution-and-the-united-states/mexico-during-the-porfiriato.html

Acquisition information:
Donated by Ludwig Lauerhass Jr. and others.
Processing information:

Processed by Jocelyn De Avila on December 7, 2023.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-12-21 23:34:49 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Director of Archives and Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials and not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.

Preferred citation:

For information about citing archival material, see the Citations for Archival Material guide, or consult the appropriate style manual.

Location of this collection:
University Library, 5th Flr (5039)
1000 E. Victoria Street
Carson, CA 90747, US
Contact:
(310) 243-3895
archives@csudh.edu
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