Julián Trujillo Largacha Memorabilia Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.1008

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains a drinking cup fashioned from a coconut shell with the inscription "Chancos" and "J.T." This item was apparently given to Julián Trujillo Largacha to commemorate victory in the Battle of Los Chancos in 1876. Julián Trujillo Largacha was the 12th President of the United States of Colombia.

According to the donor, the cup would be clipped to Trujillo's saddle as a drinking cup.

Dates

  • circa 1875-circa 1885

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Extent

.5 Linear Feet (1 flat box)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

This collection contains a drinking cup fashioned from a coconut shell with the inscription "Chancos" and "J.T." This item was apparently given to Julián Trujillo Largacha to commemorate victory in the Battle of Los Chancos in 1876. Julián Trujillo Largacha was the 12th President of the United States of Colombia.

Physical Location

Offsite Storage, Special Collections & Archives

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was donated by Lisa Trujillo Carr, second great granddaughter of Julián Trujillo Largacha, in 2020.

Title
Finding Aid for the Julián Trujillo Largacha Memorabilia Collection
Status
Completed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Library
1101 19th Ave. S.
Nashville TN 37212 United States


 

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