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Arechaga Family manuscript

 Collection
Identifier: SMC-254

Abstract

At the request of José Manuel, Agustín Domingo, and Louisde Arechaga, Don Juan Alonso Guerra y Sandoval, the Principal King of Arms of Spain, prepared this history of the nobility of the Arechaga family and its branches, including Mendieta, Aguirre, Vergara, and Asteyza. The family is Basque and the history of the ancestors involves events in that region.

Dates

  • Creation: November 29, 1752

Creator

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Physical Description

Coat of arms loose at front, binding is slightly pulled at top of spine and free endpapers lacking. The edges of all leaves have been tinted green (which is unusual).

Acquisition note

This manuscript collection was purchased for $2,175.00 in 2006 from the Philadelphia Rare Books and Manuscripts Company.

Subject

Status
Completed
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Marion B. Gebbie Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Wheaton College
26 East Main Street
Norton Massachusetts 02766