Gerardo Matos Rodriguez Documentary Collection (18/03/1897 – 25/04/1948)
Country: Uruguay
Registration Year: 2024
ID: 257/2024
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Document type: Manuscripts
Document theme: Music
Related Documents
The Collection consists of nearly 4,000 documents from the personal archive of Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, Uruguayan author of the tango "La Cumparsita" and other 70 works.
It is a unique archive that preserves the heritage of the author of one the most well known tangos and also reveals the social and cultural history of his time, as well as his struggle in defense of his author rights.
Risks encountered
Environmental issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Moisture | None |
Temperature | None |
Light (visible light, ultraviolet radiation, etc.) | None |
Dust | Low |
Pollution | None |
Pests (rodents, animals, insects, etc.) | None |
Microorganisms (bacteria, mould, etc.) | None |
There are no environmental problems
Management or organizational issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Lack of maintenance, including cleaning | None |
Inadequate building | None |
Building with structural damage | None |
Lack of an adequate warehouse | Moderate |
Lack of boxes and/or archive materials | Moderate |
Lack of human resources | Moderate |
Lack of security measures | Low |
Insufficient budget to operate | None |
Natural disaster risks
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Fires | Low |
Rains | None |
Mudslides or landslides | None |
Floods | None |
Hurricanes, cyclones, storms | None |
Earthquakes | None |
Tsunamis | None |
Volcanic eruptions | None |
Temperature increase | None |
There are no risks
Political and/or social risks
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Armed conflicts | None |
Illegal trafficking of documents | None |
Thefts or robberies | Low |
Vandalism | None |
Threatening socio-cultural environment | None |
Lack of support/public policies | None |
There are no risks
Environment (location) issues
| Identified risks | Level of risk |
|---|---|
Material/storage units | None |
Furniture | None |
Room or warehouse | None |
Building | None |
Site or neighbourhood | None |
Area or region, beyond the neighbourhood | None |
Indicators
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Management Plan | No |
Response Protocol | No |
Documentary heritage digitization | No |
Documentary heritage availability on the internet | No |