Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro Collection, 1756-1852
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection includes documents issued by the Companhia from 1756 to 1852, consisting of two categories: 1) Alvaras, or royal decrees, and 2) Editals, or edicts issued by the governing body of the Companhia. The documents contain technical, economic, and legal information.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro was established as a royal monopoly to regulate the manufacture and trade of port wine and to curb the encroachment of British influence on the Portuguese wine industry.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research.
- Terms of access:
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All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro Collection. UC Davis, Special Collections
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Davis, Special Collections, UC Davis Library100 NW QuadDavis, CA 95616-5292, US
- Contact:
- (530) 752-1621