Decree on Town Councils in Spain

 Collection
Identifier: MSS.1218

Scope and Contents

This item was printed in Cadiz, Spain, by the Cortes Generales y Extrardinarias (Spanish Parliament) under the name of Ignacio de la Pezuela y Sánchez (1764–1850), a member of the Spanish government. The document was issued in the name of King Fernando VII, who was absent at the time due to being held captive in France during the Napoleonic Wars.

Dates

  • Creation: 1812

Conditions Governing Access

The physical materials in this collection may be viewed only in the reading room of the Vanderbilt Special Collections and University Archives. Materials should be requested two to three days in advance to facilitate easier access. Contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu to schedule an appointment.

Full Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (1 legal folder)

Language of Materials

Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

The Decree on Town Councils in Spain, 1812, is a document regarding the establishment and regulation of town councils (ayuntamientos) in Spain.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This item was acquired by former Special Collections Director Marice Wolfe.

Title
Decree on Town Councils in Spain
Status
Completed
Author
Mary McSparran
Date
2026 April
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Vanderbilt University Special Collections and University Archives Repository

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

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