Starr, Frederick. Mexican Manuscripts. Collection 1580-1918

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Starr, Frederick. Mexican Manuscripts. Collection 1580-1918

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Manuscripts and imprints from the late sixteenth century to early twentieth century concerning the decline of the Spanish Rule and the construction of the Mexican state. Includes a letter signed Miguel Hidalgo, a recruiting order signed by José María Morelos, as well as correspondence of various independence leaders and catholic church officials. The collection also includes affidavits, receipts, invitations, marriage licenses, and official documents. Of note is a nahuatl manuscript from 1580 written in Latin script.

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Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933

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Starr was born in Auburn, NY, Sept. 2, 1858; graduated from Lafayette College in 1882, and received his Ph. D in 1885; professor of biology, Coe College, 1883-87; Curator of Ethnology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, 1889-91; professor and Dean of the Science Dept., Pomona College, 1891; assoc. professor, Univ. of Chicago, 1895-1923; publications related to Mexico include: Some first steps in human progress (1895), American Indians (1898), Indians of Southern Mexico (1898), Reading...