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Book/Printed MaterialA recent campaign in Puerto Rico by the Independent Regular Brigade under the command of Brig. General Schwan, Major General Nelson Miles, commander of American ground forces sent to Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, led about twenty thousand men in a three-pronged campaign that began in Guanica and was to coalesce near San Juan. One of General Miles's subordinates, Brigadier General Theodore Schwan, commanded the Independent Regular Brigade, which engaged Spanish forces in the western section of the island prior to...- Contributor: Herrmann, Karl Stephen
- Date: 1907-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLetters of a volunteer in the Spanish-American war This book is a collection of letters written home by George King, an American soldier who served in the Puerto Rican campaign during the Spanish-American War. At the outbreak of the War, King volunteered in the Sixth Regiment of Infantry formed in Concord, Massachusetts. He rose quickly to the rank of sergeant. King describes in some detail the life of a soldier during the...- Contributor: King, George G. (George Glenn)
- Date: 1929-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialRepertorio histórico de Puerto-Rico. Cayetano Coll y Toste was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico in 1850 and became a doctor of medicine at the University of Barcelona, Spain in 1874. He was an important nineteenth-century Puerto Rican historian who brought the techniques of modern historical methodology to bear on the study of Puerto Rican history. His works corrected many of the errors and misconceptions found in previous histories...- Contributor: Coll Y Toste, Cayetano
- Date: 1896-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialHistoria geográfica, civil y natural de la isla de San Juan Bautista de Puerto-Rico, Iñigo Abbad y Lasierra (1745-1813) was a Spanish-born Catholic priest who became secretary to the bishop of Puerto Rico in 1773 and remained on the island for ten years. Abbad's Historia, originally published in Spain, is considered the first modern historical work on Puerto Rico. It begins with the Spanish discovery and conquest of the island and ends in the late eighteenth century. Chapters...- Contributor: Acosta, José J. (José Julián) - Abbad Y Lasierra, Iñigo
- Date: 1866-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialEcos de la batalla. Artículos periodísticos. 1. ser. Salvador Brau was a historian, novelist, journalist, and essayist born in the western Puerto Rican town of Cabo Rojo in 1842. This book is a compilation of journalism articles written between 1880 and 1894. The last two decades of the nineteenth century were a time of intense political ferment in Puerto Rico. The book reveals the author's knowledge of the forces contributing to the...- Contributor: Brau, Salvador - Fernández Juncos, Manuel
- Date: 1886-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialMemorias geográficas, históricas, económicas y estadísticas de la isla de Puerto-Rico, De Córdoba, who was secretary to the Captain General of Puerto Rico, 1816-1836, continued the history of Puerto Rico where Abbad left off and provided a rich resource of information on the island for the years 1783 to 1831. His work, however, is less than objective in its evaluation of Spanish rule during the period under study, and he attempts to justify continued Spanish...- Contributor: Córdova, Pedro Tomás De
- Date: 1831-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialA little journey to Puerto Rico; for intermediate and upper grades; This small book was written to serve as an introduction for American children to the history, culture, and society of Puerto Rico at the turn of the century. It is clearly written and contains maps, illustrations and anecdotes intended to hold the interest of English-language readers, ages 10 to 15. In spite of its age, the book is still informative. The author's narrative is...- Contributor: George, Marian Minnie - George, Marian M. (Marian Minnie)
- Date: 1900-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialPuerto Rico y su historia : investigaciones críticas This is the first important critical analysis of Puerto Rican historiography by a leading historian of Puerto Rico. Brau noted the limitations of earlier historical works on Puerto Rico and sought to correct the factual errors he found in them. In writing the work, Brau relied primarily on historical documents available at the Archivo General de las Indias in Spain, where he spent three...- Contributor: Brau, Salvador
- Date: 1894-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa colonización de Puerto Rico, desde el descubrimiento de la isla hasta la reversión á la corona española de los privilegios de Colón. This is a classic study of the early period of Spanish rule in Puerto Rico, covering the years 1493-1550. This is a difficult period to research because of the dearth of sources. In this work, Brau, 1842-1912, provided the reader with valuable information on the impact of Spanish society on the native peoples of the island, and he showed considerable sympathy for their plight....- Contributor: Brau, Salvador
- Date: 1907-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialHistoria de la insurrección de Lares, precedida de una reseña de los trabajos separatistas que se vienen haciendo en la isla de Puerto-Rico desde la emancipación de las demás posesiones hispano-ultramarinas, y ... The Lares Revolt of 1868 sought the abolition of slavery, freedom of the press and commerce, and the independence of Puerto Rico. Six hundred men, led by liberals, drew up a provisional constitution and declared the Puerto Rican Republic, but they were defeated in their first clash with Spanish troops. Despite the movements quick defeat, during the 20th century the revolt has come to...- Contributor: Cueto Y González Quijano, Luis - Pérez Moris, José
- Date: 1872-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialThe history of Puerto Rico, from the Spanish discovery to the American occupation, Van Middledyk's work was the first major historical study of Puerto Rico in English. Van Middledyk advanced Puerto Rican historiography by building on the works of Brau, Coll y Toste, and Acosta, and by consulting early Spanish chronicles. A librarian at the Free Public Library of San Juan, Van Middledyk possessed knowledge of and access to considerable primary source material. His history is sympathetic...- Contributor: Brumbaugh, Martin Grove - Van Middeldyk, R. A. (Rudolph Adams)
- Date: 1903-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa autonomía administrativa en Puerto-Rico Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site, and on microfilm (Microfilm 94/6443 reel 14 (J)).- Contributor: Dominguez, José De Jésus
- Date: 1887-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialA mis electores del distrito de Quebradillas, Puerto Rico extracto de los trabajos parlamentarios presentados al Congreso de los Diputados durante las legislaturas de 1893 á 94 y de 1894 á 95 Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 359. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Santos Y Fernández Laza, José De
- Date: 1896-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialEl marqués de la Esperanza, jefe del partido español de Puerto-Rico biografía
Biografía, el marqués de la Esperanza Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 367. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Infiesta, Alejandro
- Date: 1875-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialCómo se gobierna en Puerto-Rico observaciones de actualidad
Propaganda reformista Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 369. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Sendras Y Burín, Antonio
- Date: 1886-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialEl partido incondicionalmente español de Puerto-Rico serie de artículos editoriales que vieron la luz pública en el periódico político "La Integridad Nacional" Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 370. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Balbás, Casiano
- Date: 1887-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialArtículos de don Francisco M. Quiñones publicados por primera vez en "El Liberal" de Mayagüez
Propaganda autonomista Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 371. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Quiñones, Francisco Mariano
- Date: 1887-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa política antillana en la metrópoli española Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 363. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Labra, Rafael M. De (Rafael María)
- Date: 1891-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa situación de Puerto-Rico las falacias de los conservadores y los compromisos de partido radical
Propaganda reformista Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 365. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Date: 1873-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialFalsedades de Fabrístides Cepeda Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 373. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Diaz Diaz, Arístides
- Date: 1889-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLo que dice la historia cartas al señor Ministro de Ultramar Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 375. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Brau, Salvador
- Date: 1893-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialEl pesimismo autonomista de las Antillas Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 376. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: López Tuero, Fernando
- Date: 1896-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa disolución colección de artículos publicados en "La Democracia". Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 377. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Date: 1900-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialLa cuestion social en las Antillas Espanolas discurso pronunciado en la conferencia del 26 de febrero de 1872 Cover title. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 355. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Labra, Rafael M. De (Rafael María) - Sociedad Abolicionista Española
- Date: 1872-01-01
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Book/Printed MaterialEn defensa cuatro palabras al folleto de D. Juan G. Blanco. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site. Microfilm. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Preservation Microfilming Program : Available from Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1994. On 1 microfilm reel with other items ; 35 mm. (Puerto Rican memorial collection, 1846-1907 ; pamphlet no. 356. Puerto Rican politics) Master microform held by: DLC.- Contributor: Blanco, Juan G.
- Date: 1883-01-01
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