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'''Central American Archives'''<br>Center for Research Libraries<br>6050 S. Kenwood Avenue<br>Chicago, IL 60637-2804<br>Telephone: (800) 621-6044/(773) 955-4545<br> | '''Central American Archives'''<br>Center for Research Libraries<br>6050 S. Kenwood Avenue<br>Chicago, IL 60637-2804<br>Telephone: (800) 621-6044/(773) 955-4545<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:mwilke@crl.edu mwilke@crl.edu]<br> | Email: [mailto:mwilke@crl.edu mwilke@crl.edu]<br> | ||
:These archives encompass six million pages of original primary source documents (many of which are unique copies) spanning more than three centuries, from 1519 to 1898. They document Spanish rule in the New World from the founding of the city of Antigua, in Guatemala. The collection documents all aspects of commerce, politics, and development throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Yucatan and Chiapas regions of Mexico. Central American Archives is a rich resource for Latin American, Central American, and Spanish studies. | :These archives encompass six million pages of original primary source documents (many of which are unique copies) spanning more than three centuries, from 1519 to 1898. They document Spanish rule in the New World from the founding of the city of Antigua, in Guatemala. The collection documents all aspects of commerce, politics, and development throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Yucatan and Chiapas regions of Mexico. Central American Archives is a rich resource for Latin American, Central American, and Spanish studies. | ||
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Archives[edit | edit source]
National Archives of Costa Rica
From the Plaza del Sol Shopping Center, 900 m south and 150 m west. Curridabat, San José
Telephone: (506) 2283-1400
Email: Archivonacional@dgan.go.cr
Mailing address: PO Box: 41 2020, Zapote, Costa Rica
Website
Central American Archives
Center for Research Libraries
6050 S. Kenwood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637-2804
Telephone: (800) 621-6044/(773) 955-4545
Email: mwilke@crl.edu
- These archives encompass six million pages of original primary source documents (many of which are unique copies) spanning more than three centuries, from 1519 to 1898. They document Spanish rule in the New World from the founding of the city of Antigua, in Guatemala. The collection documents all aspects of commerce, politics, and development throughout El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Yucatan and Chiapas regions of Mexico. Central American Archives is a rich resource for Latin American, Central American, and Spanish studies.
Church Archives[edit | edit source]
Archdiocesan Historical Archive - Monsignore Bernardo Augusto Thiel
Av. 10
San José, Costa Rica
Next to las Ánimas church
Telephone: (506) 2223-2344
Email: archivocuria@arquisanjose.org
Website: Archdiocese Historical Archive
- The Archdiocesan Historical Archive - Monsignore Bernardo Augusto Thiel is the Historical Archive of the Archdiocese of San José (Costa Rica), in charge of preserve and making available to the interesed parties the documentary heritage of the archive, the result of the activity developed by different diocesan institutions since the end from the 16th century onwards. Its is therefore a private archive, open to the public because the Church understands that "the archive, as cultural goods, (...) over time acquire a universal dimension, becoming the heritage of all humanity". For more information about collections see Collections
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Costa Rica National Library (Biblioteca National Miguel Obregón Lizano)
Streets 15 and 17 Avenues 3 and 3B, San Jose
Telephone: (506) 221-2479 / (506) 221-2436
Email: dibinacr@racsa.co.cr
Email #2: sinabicr@racsa.co.cr
Website: Costa Rica National Library
Museums[edit | edit source]
National Museum of Costa Rica
Calle 17, Avenidas Central y Segunda | Antiguo Cuartel Bella Vista
San Jose
Telephone: (506) 257-1433/256-8643
Email: informacion@museocostarica.go.cr
Website: National Museum of Costa Rica
Website #2: History of the National Museum
Website #3: Museo Nacional Costa Rica
- Since its very first years, the Costa Rica National Museum has focused on scientific investigation, education, exhibition, and defense of the country's natural and cultural heritage. Inside museum, tourists can find a wide variety of displays on the country's history and culture, from the pre-Columbian times all the way to the present.
For a list of museums in Costa Rica, go to List of museums in Costa Rica in Wikipedia.
Record Offices[edit | edit source]
National Registry of Costa Rica
215, San José Province, Curridabat
Telephone: (506) 2020-873/2281-3179/2202 0888
Email: bjuridica@rnp.go.cr
Website: National Registry of Costa Rica
- In Costa Rica's National Registry we protect registered rights, providing legal security with quality services, qualified human resources, and suitable technology.