Portrait of Emperor Iturbide, Photo & Negative., 01/01/1966-03/31/1966
Collection-level Scope and Content Note
The Agustin de Iturbide Collection consists of financial and military documents, printed ephemera, correspondence and an oil portrait. The materials are arranged in 23 folders held in one box, except for the oil portrait, which is hanging on the walls of a Special Collections office. The first seven items of the collection describe the military career, acsension to the throne, and some official proclamations of Agustin de Iturbide. Many of the remaining items deal with the grandson of Iturbide, Agustin Cosme, and his sister, Savina, and their relationship with Maximillian and their financial and social stations in Mexico, Paris and Philadelphia. Items of particular note are a signed proclamation by Iturbide, a signed letter from Maximillian, and a signed letter from Agustin Cosme to Savina discussing Maximillian, Napoleon III, and the Iturbide family.
Dates
- 01/01/1966-03/31/1966
Collection-level Access Restrictions
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 Hollinger Slim Document case)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Container Summary
1 photograph and 1 negative of the oil portrait of Emperor Agustin de Iturbide by an unknown artist. The oil portrait itself is the next item in the collection and is hanging on the wall of the office of Marty Barringer, Head of Special Collections.
Subjects and Associated Physical Materials
ITURBIDE, AGUSTIN DE, EMPEROR OF MEXICO - PORTRAIT - PHOTO & NEGATIVE: Photograph
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
speccoll@georgetown.edu