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Karl Schwerin papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2024-11-06

Scope and Contents

Early 1980's Karl Schwerin had a Fullbright grant to visit archives in France to study the publications of Alcide d'Orbigny. Collection contains research on the travels and publications of Alcide d'Orbigny. In the 1830s d'Orbigny traveled widely throughout southern South America. Upon his return he published seven volumes detailing his itinerary and his findings in natural history (Voyage dans l'Amerique meridional. 7 vols. Paris: 1835-1847)

Collection also contains seven art plates from d'Origny publication and a portrait plate of d'Orbigny and also contain xerox copies of French archive documents.

Dates

  • 1980

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Copy Restrictions

Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publications or distribution.

Biographical / Historical

Karl Schwerin was a UNM professor and historian.

Extent

2 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

B3-3A
Title
Finding Aid of the Karl Schwerin papers
Status
In Progress
Author
Samuel Sisneros
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451