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Spain, the U.S. and the American Frontier: Biographies
Spain, the U.S. and the American Frontier: Biographies
A listing of web sites that provide links to relevant information, usually biographical, about individuals mentioned in this project.

For additional information about specific individuals at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov).

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning the Spanish in the United States before 1821 is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 140 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.  

Biographical entries for many of the figures listed below can be found in the following sources:

  • The New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia http://www.newadvent.org
      • Additional biographical entries for Colón, Ponce de León, Cabeza de Vaca, Hernando de Soto, Vasquez de Coronado, Kino, Serra, da Verrazzano, Vespucci, LeMoyne, Ulloa can be found under this title
  • The Handbook of Texas Online http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/
      • The Handbook of Texas Online is a multidisciplinary encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State Historical Association and the General Libraries at UT Austin. Handbook articles may be searched by title and subject.
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    Cabrillo, Juan Rodriguez
    Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo  (http://www.sandiegohistory.org/bio/cabrillo/cabrillo.htm)
    A brief biography of the discoverer of San Diego.
     
    Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
    “Carlos V” from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes  (http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/historia/CarlosV/)
    This Web exhibit provides articles, digitized primary documents, bibliographic references, and Web links pertaining to the life and times of Charles V. In Spanish.
     
    “Carlos V” from the Fundación Academia Europea de Yuste  (http://www.fundacionyuste.org/documentacion/carlosv/carlosv.htm)
    Provides extensive information on Charles V, including a bibliographic database, a map of his travels, digitized primary documents, Web links, and a chronology. In Spanish
     
    “The Emperor Charles V.” by H.G. Wells, in A Short History of the World  (http://www.bartleby.com/86/51.html)
    Bartleby.com reproduces chapter 51 of H.G. Wells’ famous A Short History of the World is devoted to Charles V. His short analysis is insightful but caustic, offering as much insight into Wells as into the politics and events of the life of Charles V.
     
    Columbus, Christopher
    Christopher Columbus  (http://purl.oclc.org/corc/system/Pathfinder/7382:xid=LCP)
    A pathfinder listing selected links to sites related to Christopher Columbus.
     
    Coronado, Francisco Vásquez de
    Francisco Vásquez de Coronado  (· http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/coronado.htm)
    A detailed biography and description of Vásquez de Coronado and his failed expedition in search of gold. Includes links to an English translation of Vásquez de Coronado’s own account. This page is part of a larger website produced by PBS.
     
    Mendoza, Antonio de
    Hubo otros Mendoza  (http://www.uam.es/personal_pdi/ciencias/depaz/mendoza/virreyan.htm)
    Part of a brief history of the Mendoza family, this page provides a biography of the Viceroy Antonio de Mendoza y Pacheco.
     
    Gardoqui, Diego de
    The Papers of George Washington  (http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/presidency/inaugural/)
    From the Papers of George Washington, Presidential Seroes. vol. 2, from the University of Virginia. This site mentions Diego de Gardoqui being present at the inauguration of George Washington and his preparations for the inaugural event.
     
    King Fernando II
    “Los Reyes Católicos – Fernando V” from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes   (http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/historia/monarquia/fernando.shtml)
    Provides biographical information on King Fernando II of Aragón, also known as Fernando V of Castile. Provides bibliographic citations. In Spanish.
     
    Kino, Eusebio
    Associazione Culturale Padre Eusebio F. Chini  (http://www.padrekino.org)
    A website dedicated to the Jesuite Father Eusebio Kino. In German, Spanish, Italian, and English.
     
    Nárvaez, Pánfilo de
    Pánfilo de Nárvaez  (http://www.floridahistory.org/floridians/conquis.htm#second)
    A page from the larger Florida History website, it provides a very brief history of the conquistadors that explored the state including Nárvaez.
     
    De Nárvaez, Panfilo, (1470-1528)   (· http://www.cubaheritage.com/subs.asp?sID=60&cID=3)
    Brief biography of Nárvaez, including a history of the time he spent in Cuba.
     
    The Narvaez expedition loses men and ships  (http://ojinaga.com/cabeza/Chapter1/chapter1.html)
    Chapter 1 of Fanny Bandelier's 1905 translation: The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca (1542) Translated by Fanny Bandelier (1905)
     
    Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar
    The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca  (http://www.americanjourneys.org/aj-070/)
    The American Journeys website presents the online version of Bandalier, Adolph Francis (editor). The Journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions from Florida to the Pacific 1528-1536. Translated from His Own Narrative by Fanny Bandelier. (New York: A.S. Barnes & Company, 1905). Pages i-xxvi, 1-194.
     
    Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca  (http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/cabezadevaca.htm)
    A detailed biography and description of Cabeza de Vaca and his expedition into what is now the american West. Includes links to a map of the route the expedition may have taken and an English translation of a first hand account given by Cabeza de Vaca himself. This page is a part of a larger website produced by PBS.
     
    Plannck, Stephan
    “Columbus’ First Letter: Bibliographical Summary” from the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at the University of Southern Maine  (http://www.usm.maine.edu/~maps/columbus/bibliography.html)
    Provides a list of early editions of Columbus’ letter, a Latin translation of which, published by Stephan Plannck, was widely circulated in Europe. It also includes a genealogical table, showing that most editions of the letter were derived from that of Plannck. Part of a larger site, The Columbus Letter, which provides further information on this and other editions of the letter.
     
    Ponce de León, Juan
    Juan Ponce de León  (http://purl.oclc.org/corc/system/Pathfinder/7383:xid=LCP)
    A pathfinder with selected links to various sites concerning Ponce de León.
     
    Queen Isabella
    “Los Reyes Católicos – Isabel I” by Joseph Pérez  (http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/historia/monarquia/isabel.shtml)
    This page, developed by the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes, provides biographical information on Queen Isabella I of Castile. Provides a timeline, Web links, and bibliographic citations. In Spanish.
     
    Urrutia, Josef
    “Biography of Captain José de Urrutia: Commander of the Royal Presidio of San Antonio de Bexar” by John D. Inclan, published in GeneaBios: Biographies for Genealogy  (http://www.geneabios.com/urrutia.htm)
    Provides an extensive narrative of the activities of Urrutia, a Spaniard who fought the Apaches in Texas and lived among other indigenous groups. Also provides considerable data of genealogical interest.
     
    “Urrutia, José de” from the The Handbook of Texas Online  (http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/UU/fur3.html)
    Provides a short biographical sketch of Urrutia, a Spaniard who lived with indigenous people of present-day East Texas and led campaigns against the Apaches.
     
    Velez de Escalante, Fr. Silvestre
    Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante and the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition  (http://desertusa.com/mag99/sep/papr/escalante.html)
    DesertUSA.com presents the article "Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante and the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition," written by Bob Katz. The article highlights the explorations of Spanish Franciscan missionary Francisco Silvestre Velez de Escalante (fl. 1768-1779). Escalante rediscovered the Grand Canyon in 1776-1777.
     
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