Garcilaso de la Vega papers, 1936-1945
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1539-1616
- Title
- Garcilaso de la Vega papers
- Dates
- 1936-1945 (inclusive)19361945
- Quantity
- 0.1 linear feet
- Collection Number
- Accn2419
- Summary
- The Garcilaso de la Vega papers is a translation of Garcilaso de la Vega's book La Florida del ynca (La Florida of the Inca) first published in Lisbon, Spain, in 1605. It is an account of Hernando de Soto's expedition and journey of Florida. This 1936 partial translation is by Benita Brunson Lewis and Warren H. Wilkinson. Also contained in the collection is a 1945 letter of Warren H. Wilkinson to Albert C. Holt.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
Garcilaso de la Vega (1539-1616), also known as Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, was born in Cusco, Peru, on 12 April, 1539. He was the illegitimate son of Sebastian Garcilaso de la Vega y Vargas (Spanish conquistador) and Isabel Suarez Chimpu Ocllo (Inca nobility). In 1560, Garcilaso travelled to Spain and was educated and in 1570, he entered the Spanish military service and fought against the Moors. Garcilaso de la Vega died on 23 April, 1616, at 77 years of age.
Content Description
This is the 1936 partial translation of Garcilaso de la Vega's La Florida of the Inca by Benita Brunson Lewis and Warren H. Wilkinson. La Florida of the Inca is an account of Hernando de Soto's expedition and journey of Florida, originally published in Lisbon, Spain, in 1605. It contains chronicles of de Soto's expedition according to information Garcilaso gathered. Also contained in the collection is a 1945 letter of Warren H. Wilkinson to Albert C. Holt.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances.
Permission to publish material from the Garcilaso de la Vega papers must be obtained from the Special Collections Manuscript Curator.
Preferred Citation
Initial Citation: Garcilaso de la Vega papers, Accn 2419, Box [ ]. Special Collections and Archives. University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Following Citations:Accn 2419.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Partial Translation, La Florida of the IncaDates: 1936-1945Container: Folder 1
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Soto, Hernando de, ca. 1500-1542
- Vega, Garcilaso de la, 1539-1616--Archives
Geographical Names
- Florida--History--To 1565
