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Bette McFarlane Papers Regarding Cerro de Pasco, Peru, 1960-1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
McFarlane, Ray
Title
Bette McFarlane Papers Regarding Cerro de Pasco, Peru
Dates
1960-1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
.25 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
12750
Summary
Manuscript, “Cerro de Pasco Antiguo: Nomenclatura de Sus Calles,” about the history of Cerro de Pasco, Peru.
Repository
American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu
Access Restrictions
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Ray McFarlane was the superintendent of mines for the Cerro Corporation mines located in Cerro de Pasco, Peru. Bette McFarlane was a teacher and the family lived in Cerro de Pasco, Peru for over a decade in the 1960s and 70s, leaving in 1973.

Cerro de Pasco was a city in central Peru, located at the top of the Andean mountains. It was the capital of the Pasco region and an important mining center during the 20th century. The mining significantly influenced the town and its development since the early 1900s.

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Content Description

Collection contains a manuscript, “Cerro de Pasco Antiguo: Nomenclatura de Sus Calles,” about the history of Cerro de Pasco, Peru.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by Ray McFarlane at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from Deborah R. McFarlane in 2019.

Processing Note

Processing Information

The collection was processed by Krist Jessup in November 2020.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Description: Manuscript: "Cerro de Pasco Antiguo: Nomenclatura de Sus Calles" author unknown
    Dates: 1960-1973
    Container: Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Mines and mineral resources -- Peru

Corporate Names

  • Cerro Corporation

Geographical Names

  • Cerro de Pasco (Peru) -- History

Form or Genre Terms

  • Manuscripts (documents)

Titles within the Collection

  • Cerro de Pasco Antiguo: Nomenclatura de Sus Calles
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