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A good source for published historical maps is: | A good source for published historical maps is: | ||
Randle, Patricio H.. Geografía Histórica de la Pampa anterior. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Editorial Universitaria, 1971. ( | Randle, Patricio H.. Geografía Histórica de la Pampa anterior. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Editorial Universitaria, 1971. (FHL book 982.13 E3r.) | ||
Some key dates and events in the history of Argentina are as follows: | Some key dates and events in the history of Argentina are as follows: | ||
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'''1862: '''Buenos Aires agrees to join the Confederation. The city of Buenos Aires becomes the nation’s capitol and Mitre becomes the president. A period of 70 years of stable government begins. | '''1862: '''Buenos Aires agrees to join the Confederation. The city of Buenos Aires becomes the nation’s capitol and Mitre becomes the president. A period of 70 years of stable government begins. | ||
'''1868–74'''< | '''1868–74'''<nowiki>: Domingo Faustino Sarmiento becomes president. At this time Argentina experiences a period of growth by attracting European immigrants and investments, and making reforms in public education.</nowiki> | ||
'''Late 1800s: '''Pampa area becomes the heart of Argentina. Indians are driven from the region, farms multiply, and British money helps build railroads. | '''Late 1800s: '''Pampa area becomes the heart of Argentina. Indians are driven from the region, farms multiply, and British money helps build railroads. | ||
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'''1877: '''The first refrigerator ship loaded with fresh meat sails to Europe from Buenos Aires. | '''1877: '''The first refrigerator ship loaded with fresh meat sails to Europe from Buenos Aires. | ||
'''Late 1800s'''< | '''Late 1800s'''<nowiki>: Reform Movement</nowiki> | ||
'''1889: '''Formation of the Civil Union for election reform. This later became the Radical Party that appealed to many immigrants and middle class business people. | '''1889: '''Formation of the Civil Union for election reform. This later became the Radical Party that appealed to many immigrants and middle class business people. | ||
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'''1900s–1920s:'''Great influx of European immigrants. Argentina was a wealthy nation. | '''1900s–1920s:'''Great influx of European immigrants. Argentina was a wealthy nation. | ||
'''1929–30'''< | '''1929–30'''<nowiki>: The Great Depression begin to shatter the nation’s economy. Military dictatorships have often ruled the nation since this time.</nowiki> | ||
'''1959: '''The constitution of 1853 was restored. | '''1959: '''The constitution of 1853 was restored. | ||
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'''1987: '''It is announced that the nation’s capitol will be moved to Viedma from Buenos Aires. | '''1987: '''It is announced that the nation’s capitol will be moved to Viedma from Buenos Aires. | ||
The | The Family History Library has some published national, regional, provincial and local histories for Argentina. You can find histories in the FamilySearch Catalog under one of the following: | ||
SOUTH AMERICA - HISTORY | SOUTH AMERICA - HISTORY | ||
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ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (CITY) - HISTORY | ARGENTINA, (PROVINCE), (CITY) - HISTORY | ||
The following are only a few of the many historical sources that are available. Books with film numbers can be ordered through local | The following are only a few of the many historical sources that are available. Books with film numbers can be ordered through local family history centers. Some may be found in major research libraries. There are many other histories for Argentina that can be found in your public library. | ||
''World Book Encyclopedia''. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, 1989. Volume 1. ( | ''World Book Encyclopedia''. Chicago, Illinois, USA: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, 1989. Volume 1. (FHL book 031 W893.) | ||
Piccirilli, Ricardo, Gracisco L. Romay, and Leoncio Gianello. Diccionario Histórico Argentino (Historical Dictionary of Argentina). Six Volumes. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Ediciones Históricos, 1953–54. ( | Piccirilli, Ricardo, Gracisco L. Romay, and Leoncio Gianello. Diccionario Histórico Argentino (Historical Dictionary of Argentina). Six Volumes. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Ediciones Históricos, 1953–54. (FHL book 982 H26d.) | ||
Abad de Santillán, Diego. Historia Argentina (Historic Argentina). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Tipográfica Editora Argentina 1965. ( | Abad de Santillán, Diego. Historia Argentina (Historic Argentina). Buenos Aires, Argentina: Tipográfica Editora Argentina 1965. (FHL book 982 H2a.) | ||
Muzzio, Julio A., Diccionario Histórico y Biográfico de la República Argentina (Historic and Biographic Dictionary of the Republic of Argentina). Two Volumes. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Librería La Facultad de Juan Roldá, 1920. ( | Muzzio, Julio A., Diccionario Histórico y Biográfico de la República Argentina (Historic and Biographic Dictionary of the Republic of Argentina). Two Volumes. Buenos Aires, Argentina: Librería La Facultad de Juan Roldá, 1920. (FHL book 982 H26m; film 0824202 item 3.) | ||
=== Local Histories === | === Local Histories === | ||
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For some localities, there may be more than one history. Dozens of histories have been written about Buenos Aires. Other local towns and communities in Argentina may also have some published histories. A careful search for available histories for your ancestor's locality is worthwhile. | For some localities, there may be more than one history. Dozens of histories have been written about Buenos Aires. Other local towns and communities in Argentina may also have some published histories. A careful search for available histories for your ancestor's locality is worthwhile. | ||
The | The Family History Library has some local histories for towns in Argentina. Similar histories are often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
The following is an example of a provincial and local history: | The following is an example of a provincial and local history: | ||
Cervera, Manuel M. Historia de la Ciudad y Provincia de Santa Fé 1573 –1853 (History of the City and Province of Santa Fé 1573 – 1853). Two Volumes. Santa Fé, Argentina: La Union, 1907. ( | Cervera, Manuel M. Historia de la Ciudad y Provincia de Santa Fé 1573 –1853 (History of the City and Province of Santa Fé 1573 – 1853). Two Volumes. Santa Fé, Argentina: La Union, 1907. (FHL book 982.24 H2c; film 1224512 item 3–4.) | ||
=== Calendar Changes === | === Calendar Changes === | ||
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