The Career of Jeronimo de Valderrama as Visitor General to New Spain, 1563-65.

Author

Marc Simmons

Publication Date

5-27-1960

Abstract

This essay proposes to present a view of certain aspects of colonial government and society in New Spain in the year 1563-1565, as revealed in the correspondence and reports of Licenciado Jeronimo de Valderrama, who served as Visitor-General of the viceroyalty during this period, and in other contemporary documents. Secondarily, it will attempt to illustrate the techniques involved in a general visitation (visita). In the present paper the author will, therefore, strive to clarify, on the basis of currently available documentation, various aspects of the Valderrama visitation and the last years of the administration of Viceroy Luis de Velasco I, rather than to draw final conclusions. Interpretations will be made, but with the understanding that they are subject to revision pending new discoveries in the archive.

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Latin American Studies

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Latin American Studies

Second Department

Latin American Studies

First Committee Member (Chair)

France Vinton Scholes

Second Committee Member

Edwin Lieuwen

Third Committee Member

Miguel Jorrín

Recommended Citation

Simmons, Marc. "The Career of Jeronimo de Valderrama as Visitor General to New Spain, 1563-65.." (1960). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/ltam_etds/43