National Archives of Ecuador

The National Archives of Ecuador (Spanish: Archivo Nacional del Ecuador) was created on 17 January 1884, under the auspices of President José María Plácido Caamaño.[1] The present organizational structure was created in 1938. The National Archives is located in Quito, with a branch in San Juan de Ambato.

National Archives of Ecuador
0.21463553966892965°S 78.50316871817802°W / -0.21463553966892965; -78.50316871817802
Alternative nameArchivo Histórico Nacional del Ecuador
LocationQuito, Ecuador
Established1884
Period covered1538-1980

The historical archive covers the years 1538 to 1980, divided into four historical periods: the colonial period; Ecuador as part of Gran Colombia; the independence struggle; and the period of the republic.

The Director of the National Archives is doctora Rocío Pazmiño Acuña.

References


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.