This exhibition explores the localized consequences of the royal inspection, or visita general, administered by José de Gálvez in New Spain from 1765-1771.
Bureaucracy on the Ground in Colonial Mexico: A Window into the Visita of 1765 (Exhibition)
Genaro Garcia Manuscripts Collection (Primary Sources)
Manuscripts and archives acquired by Genaro García, Mexican historian, educator, lawyer, politician, and bibliophile, relating primarily to the history, politics, and culture of Mexico from the 16th-20th centuries, including archives of prominent Mexican political figures.
Catholic Church in Mexico Collection (Primary Sources)
Materials documenting activities of the Catholic Church in Mexico from 1580-1890, including original official documents and transcripts.
Survey of the Rio Grande River Maps (Primary Sources)
Survey maps of the Rio Grande from Roma to the Gulf of Mexico.
Guillermo Dupaix Papers (Primary Sources)
Personal archives of Guillermo Dupaix, military captain and pioneer archaeologist, including correspondence, literary productions, and official documents concerning his archaeological expeditions in Mexico.
Genaro Garcia Photograph Collection (Primary Sources)
Photographs and other images, mostly from the 19th century, of people and scenes in Mexico.
Carlos García y Arriaga Papers (Primary Sources)
Correspondence and documents related to Carlos García y Arriaga, political leader from Puebla, Mexico, concerning government and political affairs in Puebla and Mexico.
Slavery in Colombia Collection (Primary Sources)
Edicts and other historical manuscripts documenting slavery, manumission, and related subjects in Colombia.
Mexican Political Propaganda Collection (Primary Sources)
Printed ephemera , some of which are illustrated, mostly discussing topics related to the Mexican Revolution.
William B. Stephens Collection (Primary Sources)
Manuscripts and printed material related to the history of Mexico and southwestern United States (California, New Mexico, and Texas) before 1836. collected by geologist William B. Stephens.