Collection of the "Imprenta de Niños Expósitos"


Registration Year: 2024
ID: 234/2024
Institution:

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 risksLevel of risk
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 risksLevel of risk
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 risksLevel of risk
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 risksLevel of risk
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 risksLevel of risk
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
Greatest challenge

El riesgo político se encuentra vinculado a que si un cambio de gobierno con lineamientos políticos 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 así 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