Collection of the "Imprenta de Niños Expósitos"

Related Documents
The collection comprises approximately 524 documents, including books and bound archival material from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.
The Foundlings' Press is an integral part of the visual and everyday history of a colonial and later independent "Argentina." The press and the printed materials produced from it are both witnesses to and protagonists of the political and cultural transformation not only of Argentina but also of the Southern Cone. This press was the first to have continuity over time, preceding the establishment of printing presses in neighboring countries.
The Foundlings' Press was established in 1780 under the interests of the Spanish Crown, serving as a means of disseminating ideas of domination and governance. After the May Revolution in 1810, the press continued to operate with similar objectives but now aligned with the independence movements. Furthermore, it can be inferred that the maintenance of this press faced challenges, considering that we now see a prolific production of works but with limited print runs. This means that while many works were produced by this press, many exist as unique copies.
Risks encountered
Environmental issues
Identified risks | Level of risk |
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Moisture | Low |
Temperature | Low |
Light (visible light, ultraviolet radiation, etc.) | None |
Dust | Low |
Pollution | Low |
Pests (rodents, animals, insects, etc.) | Low |
Microorganisms (bacteria, mould, etc.) | Low |
Management or organizational issues
Identified risks | Level of risk |
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Lack of maintenance, including cleaning | None |
Inadequate building | None |
Building with structural damage | None |
Lack of an adequate warehouse | Low |
Lack of boxes and/or archive materials | None |
Lack of human resources | None |
Lack of security measures | None |
Insufficient budget to operate | Low |
Natural disaster risks
Identified risks | Level of risk |
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Fires | None |
Rains | None |
Mudslides or landslides | None |
Floods | None |
Hurricanes, cyclones, storms | None |
Earthquakes | None |
Tsunamis | None |
Volcanic eruptions | None |
Temperature increase | None |
Political and/or social risks
Identified risks | Level of risk |
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Armed conflicts | None |
Illegal trafficking of documents | None |
Thefts or robberies | None |
Vandalism | None |
Threatening socio-cultural environment | None |
Lack of support/public policies | None |
Environment (location) issues
Identified risks | Level of risk |
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Material/storage units | None |
Furniture | None |
Room or warehouse | None |
Building | Low |
Site or neighbourhood | None |
Area or region, beyond the neighbourhood | Low |
Indicators
Identified risks | |
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Greatest challenge | |
El riesgo polÃtico se encuentra vinculado a que si un cambio de gobierno con lineamientos polÃticos anti-derechos humanos o anti-género pueda decidir no seguir manteniendo el archivo provincial de la memoria y disolverlo y el patrimonio documental no pueda seguir siendo protegido | |
Management Plan | No |
Está previsto desarrollarlo asà como la ampliación del acervo documental a través de la realización de nuevas entrevistas | |
Response Protocol | No |
No está previsto desarrollarlo. | |
Documentary heritage digitization | Yes, partially |
Una selección del patrimonio documental se encuentra publicado en la página web: https://mujeresydictadurarn.ar | |
Documentary heritage availability on the internet | No |