Alfredo Montalvo Bolivian pamphlets collection, 1848-1922.
Collection Number: 6885

Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Alfredo Montalvo Bolivian pamphlets collection, 1848-1922.
Repository:
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
Collection Number:
6885
Abstract:
The pamphlets document a century of Bolivian literate culture, beginning in 1848.
Creator:
Montalvo, Alfredo
Quanitities:
1 cubic feet.
Language:
Collection material in English

BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE

This collection comes principally from a donation made to Cornell by the Bolivian bookseller, Alfredo Montalvo, who has supplied the university with library materials for over a quarter century.

COLLECTION DESCRIPTION

The pamphlets document a century of Bolivian literate culture, beginning in 1848. They show a nation's struggle to establish viable institutions, to develop its economy, to educate its children and the back and forth of political argument.

RELATED MATERIAL

Pamphlets have been digitized and are available online in the Alfredo Montalvo Bolivian Digital Pamphlets Collection.

INFORMATION FOR USERS

Cite As:

Alfredo Montalvo Bolivian pamphlets collection, #6885. Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Places:
Bolivia -- Politics and government.
Bolivia -- History.
Bolivia -- Civilization.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1
Pamphlets
1840-1885
Box 2
Pamphlets
1866-1899
Box 3
Pamphlets
1900-1909
Box 4
Pamphlets
1910s-1920s
Box 5
Pamphlets
1920s-1940s