Overview
Records of the 19th-century Spanish government of the Philippines, seemingly associated with Joaquin Cambronero; includes a calendar presumably created and kept by Cambronero.
Dates
- Creation: 1857-1877
Language of Materials
Collection materials are in English, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Extent
.25 linear feet (1 volume)Primarily records and documents relating to the various administrative posts held by Joaquin Cambronero in Leon and Cebu City, both in Iloilo province in the Philippines; includes bills of sale for cattle, a calendar, and tax records.
Biographical / Historical
From 1821 to 1898, Spain governed the Philippines as a province. Prior to 1821, the Philippines were governed indirectly by Spain, as a colony of New Spain (Mexico).
Joaquin Cambronero held various administrative positions in the Spanish government of the Philippines, including Governadorcillo de Camando (1857-1865?, 1873) and Juez de Policia de Leon (1867-1869).
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
No accession number. Gift of Captain John Bordman, Manila; received: 1900 January 4.
Processing Information
Processed by: Martha Kelehan.
- Title
- Spain. Colonies: Philippines. Spain Colonies: Philippines records,1857-1877 (MS Span 24): Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01828
Repository Details
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