Detailed Description

[Note: A PDF reader is required to view the PDF files.]

Title: Calendario para la Repúlica de Colombia
Creator: Esteves, José Ramón
Publication Info: Bogota : Impreso por J.A. Cualla, 1829.
Physical Details: 14 5/10 x 10 cms.
Physical Condition: Fragile, but legible

Summary: This printed document is a calendar that includes various sets of information including details about astronomical events of the year like eclipses, religious holidays, and the dates of the four seasons.
Historical Notes: This document is a valuable source to examine the evolution of early print in Colombia and through the movement for independence. This calendar is titled "Calendar para la Republica de Colombia," reflecting its publication under a republic. Also, it provides a chronological list of important events in the world among which include the establishment of the republic of Colombia.

Subject(s): Catholic Church -- Colombia -- Calendar -- 19th century
Calendar, Roman
Colombia -- History -- War of Independence, 1810-1822

Type: Pamphlet
Language: Spanish
Format: JPG
PDF - Color
Donor: Helguera, J. León
Collection: Helguera, J. León Collection
Institution: Vanderbilt University
Accession Number: P02957
Record Number: 696
Islandora ID: islandora:83614