Manuel Rances diplomatic papers
Scope and Content
The Manuel Rances diplomatic papers span from 1880 to 1890 and contain correspondence and newspaper clippings sent and received by him while he was a Spanish ambassador in London. The correspondence discusses England's problems in Afghanistan, South Africa and Egypt at the end of the 1800s. Situations discussed involving Spain include Cuba, Morocco, Gibraltar and Chile. Also included are correspondence from Alfonso XII, King of Spain; other Spanish governmental figures; and English governmental figures.
Dates
- Creation: 1880-1890
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1880-1883
Language of Materials
The records are in English.
Language of Materials
The records are in Spanish.
Biography of Manuel Rances
Manuel Rances was born in Cadiz, Spain, in 1824 and died in Ciudad Real, Spain, in 1897. He held the title Marques de Casa Lainglesia and was a Spanish ambassador in London beginning in 1880. In his diplomatic capacity, he primarily reported to and conferred with Antonio Aguilar, Marques de la Vega de Armijo; Carlos O'Donnell Abreu, Duque de Tetuan; and Juan Francisco Camacho.
Extent
1 cubic feet
Abstract
The Manuel Rances diplomatic papers span from 1880 to 1890 and contain correspondence and newspaper clippings sent and received by him while he was a Spanish ambassador in London.
Statement of Arrangement
Chronological.
Description Note
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- Title
- Finding aid for the Manuel Rances diplomatic papers
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ohio University Archives.
- Date
- 2020
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English
- Sponsor
- The finding aid was converted into EAD with funding support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Revision Statements
- 5 January 2024: Subjects and other notes added from ALICE MARC records and Mahn Center Microsoft Office finding aids by Ohio University Libraries Metadata Services Department Python scripts.
Repository Details
Part of the Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections Repository
