16th & 17th Century Mexican Pictorial Histories: A Hyperlinked Finding List, by George Scheper and Laraine Fletcher (original) (raw)
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An NEH-funded Institute to be held at Adelphi University July 19 - Aug 9, 2020. Eleven visiting scholars will present research on the “New Conquest History,” exploring the newly accessible archives concerning 16th century Mexico, which include multiple forms (maps, pictorial histories and annals), many by indigenous and mestizo authors. Three weeks of daily seminars, enhanced by frequent round-table discussions, will explore the ways in which these newly translated and interpreted documents can be integrated into existing and/or new curricula involving the encounter of cultures in 16th century Mexico. We will make a special outreach to seek applicants from community colleges, including adjunct faculty and qualified graduate students. Application Deadline March 1, 2020.
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