http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt4779s0t4 Online items available Juan Silvano Godoi papers Finding aid prepared by Jamie Madrigal and Anja Espinoza, Student Processing Assistants. Special Collections & University Archives The UCR Library P.O. Box 5900 University of California Riverside, California 92517-5900 Phone: 951-827-3233 Fax: 951-827-4673 Email: [email protected] URL: http://library.ucr.edu/libraries/special-collections-university-archives © 2016 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Juan Silvano Godoi papers MS 003 1 Descriptive Summary Title: Juan Silvano Godoi papers Date (inclusive): 1777-1953, undated Date (bulk): 1860-1922 Collection Number: MS 003 Creator: Godoi, Juan Silvano, 1850-1926 Extent: 8.33 linear feet(20 boxes) Repository: Rivera Library. Special Collections Department. Riverside, CA 92517-5900 Abstract: This collection contains correspondence, documents, publications, and other material pertaining to the personal and professional life of Juan Silvano Godoi, a Paraguayan politician, journalist, jurist, and historian. Languages: The collection is in Guarani and Spanish. Access This collection is open for research. Publication Rights Copyright Unknown: Some materials in these collections may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.). In addition, the reproduction, and/or commercial use, of some materials may be restricted by gift or purchase agreements, donor restrictions, privacy and publicity rights, licensing agreement(s), and/or trademark rights. Distribution or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. To the extent other restrictions apply, permission for distribution or reproduction from the applicable rights holder is also required. Responsibility for obtaining permissions, and for any use rests exclusively with the user. Preferred Citation [identification of item], [date if possible]. Juan Silvano Godoi papers (MS 003). Special Collections & University Archives, University of California, Riverside. Acquisition Information Purchased in 1968. Processing History Processed by Jamie Madrigal and Anja Espinoza, Student Processing Assistants, 2016. Processing of the Juan Silvano Godoi papers was completed by undergraduate students from the University of California, Riverside as part of the Special Collections & University Archives Backlog Processing Project started in 2015. This project was funded by the UCR Library and administered by Bergis Jules, University and Political Papers Archivist, and Eric Milenkiewicz, Manuscripts Curator. Biographical Note Juan Silvano Godoi was born in 1850 into an aristocratic, Paraguayan family. He studied in Argentina until the War of the Triple Alliance broke out in 1865. After the devastation of the war, Godoi returned home to serve as a member congress from 1870-1877. After he helped plan the assassination of the president, Godoi fled to Corrientes, Argentina. He lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the next 18 years during which time he wrote and published numerous books and articles. He retuned to Paraguay in 1895 and in 1902 was appointed Director General of the National Library, Museum, and Archive of Paraguay. Godoi held this position until his death in 1926. Collection Scope and Contents The collection contains material from Juan Silvano Godoi, including letters, manuscripts, excerpts from different publications, his diaries, and a number of published works. Collection Arrangement This collection is arranged into four series as follows: Series 1. Correspondence, 1777-1945, undated Series 2. Documents, 1821-1926, undated Series 3. Visual material, circa 1920, undated Series 4. Publications, 1807-1953, undated Indexing Terms Juan Silvano Godoi papers MS 003 2 The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Intellectual life Paraguay Politics and government Genres and Forms of Materials Correspondence Documents Publications Series 1. Correspondence 1777-1945, undated Series Scope and Contents This series contains correspondence to and from Juan Silvano Godoi as well as correspondence between other political figures. Series Arrangement This series is arranged sequentially by box and folder number. Box 4, Folder 1 Belisario Rivarola to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); about authorization of 40,000 pesos for the purchase of the Biblioteca "Solano Lopez" October 26, 1914 Box 4, Folder 2 Juan Vicente Aguilera to Juan Silvano Godoi (Potrero-Angelito); Wrote about mill—stones from Venezuela that he was sending for the museum (1 leaf) February 8, 1918 Box 4, Folder 3 A. Alonso to Juan Silvano Godoi (Buenos Aires, Argentina); Concerning the collection of the pensions before the death of the pope (2 leaves) July 7, 1919 Box 4, Folder 4 Federico Alonso to Juan Silvano Godoi (Buenos Aires, Argentina); Wrote that Saguier, Mann, and Acevalito, were the only ones who could speak in favor ot the ruling party at that time (1 leaf). 1877 Box 4, Folder 5 Manuel R. Alsina [?] to Juan Silvano Godoi; Regarding affairs of the Superior Tribunal (1 leaf) March 15, 1871 Box 4, Folder 6 Justo P. Alvarez to Juan Silvano Godoi (Buenos Aires, Argentina); Alvarez, private secretary of Juan Silvano Godoi, wrote about the political activities of Alejandro Andibert and his articles published in "El Pueblo" and "La Prensa" (2 leaves) September 18, 1897 Box 4, Folders 7-8 Justo P. Alvarez to Juan Silvano Godoi (Santo Tome, Argentina); On Mariano Olleros' book, "Comentario Critico a Alberdi" (2 leaves) April 5, 1907 Box 4, Folder 9 Juan B. Alves to Juan Silvano Godoi (Aregua); Asks that the priest of Capiata be reimbursed for expenses (1 leaf) 1876 Box 4, Folder 10 Manuel Amarilla and Adolfo Kiquelme to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Amarilla, noted Paraguayan educator, re Juan Silvano Godoi's work "Alberdi por el Senor Olleros." (1 leaf) November 30, 1906 Box 4, Folder 11 Jose Andres to Juan Silvano Godoi (Corrientes, Argentina); He had no doubts about upcoming victory of revolution (2 leaves) September 28, 1879 Box 4, Folder 12 E. de Angeles [?] to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Regrets not knowing Dr. Yturburu (2 leaves) August 20, 1895 Box 4, Folder 13 Juan B. Arcel to Juan Silvano Godoi; Wishes to arrange a meeting (1 leaf) July 17, 1868 Box 4, Folder 14 Alejandro Audibert to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Speaks about political changes in Paraguay (2 leaves) November 19, 1883 Box 4, Folder 15 Alejandro Audibert to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); On Hector Decoud and General Bernardino Caballero (1 leaf) April 29, 1884 Box 4, Folder 16 Alejandro Audibert to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Communicating that the platform is well prepared, the colonel has accepted the candidacy (1 leaf) December 27, 1890 Juan Silvano Godoi papers MS 003 3 Series 1. Correspondence 1777-1945, undated Box 4, Folder 17 V. Augusta [?] to Juan Silvano Godoi; regarding question about Adolfo Decoud (2 leaves) December 1, 1879 Box 4, Folder 18 "Senor director de la biblioteca, museo y archivo nacional" by Eligo Ayala to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); On the charter that created the bank of the Republic (carries the seal of ministry of justice) (1 leaf) Spetember 16, 1908 Box 4, Folder 19 "Juansilvano Godoi y flia" by Pacifico de Ayala to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); President and secretary of "Club Olimpia" invite Juan Silvano Godoi to the opening of a new soccer field, named for his family, "Sila Godoi" (1 leaf) April 6, 1921 Box 4, Folder 20 Antonio Bachini to Juan Silvano Godoi (Montevideo, Uruguay); On purchase of armaments and the difficulties inherent in such an enterprise (1 leaf) December 16, 1893 Box 4, Folder 21 Federico Guillermo Baez To Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncon, Paraguay); Baez (1810-1879) after fighting with Argentine Army during the Triple Alliance War, served as a senator in the Paraguayan Congress. In this letter discusses the presidency of Cirilo Antonio Rivarola (1 leaf) Junuary 9, 1872 Box 4, Folder 22 "Senor Director" by Clemente Barahona Vega to Juan Silvano Godoi (Santiago de Chile); Regarding the work : "Florilejio Cervantino Americano" (2 leaves) September 26, 1916 Box 4, Folder 23 IIdefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Benegas, Paraguayan navel officer and senator, in this letter anounces the death of Juan Silvano Godoi's niece, Elvira Franco de Buller (1 leaf) February 14, 1890 Box 4, Folder 24 Illdefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); He is sending a sum through Don Venancio Lopez (1 leaf) January 16, 1891 Box 4, lldefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); reply to receiving the Folders 25-26 Masonic 33rd degree and President Eguzquiza (served 1894-98) has yet to choose a minister of the treasury (4 leaves) June 21, 1896 Box 4, Folder 27 IIdefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Has received photograph of Juan Silvano Godoi's daughter, Leticia (1 leaf) October 4, 1898 Box 4, Folder 28 IIdefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Sends best wishes for the recovery of Juan Silvano Godoi's daughter, Haide (2 leaves) December 6, 1897 Box 4, Folder 29 IIdefonso Benegas to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Writes about resignations of three ministers, Queirolo, Legal, and de los Rios, and the writings of Manuel Avila about the treason of Lopez during Triple Alliance War (3 leaves) May 22, 1900 Box 4, Folder 30 Buenaventura Bordon to Juan Silvano Godoi (Asuncion, Paraguay); Remarks on the sight of Juan Silvano Godoi's school (2 leaves) July 15, 1871 Box 4, E de Brun [?] to Juan Silvano Godoi (Paysandu,Uruguay); He wants to know why Folders 31-32 Malpartida or Amaro has not answer his letters about the mortgages (1 leaf) and Concerning mortgages of the properties in London (1 leaf) 1879 Box 4, Folder 33 E. de Brun [?] to Juan Silvano Godoi (Montevideo,Uruguay); Regrets not receiving letter from Juan Silvano Godoi (1 leaf) July 2, 1878 Box 4, Folder 34 E.