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University Archives in México: Manuscripts, Photos, and Theses, Oh my!

Lisa Medina
Nov 21, 2025
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Welcome
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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General Tips
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Dissertations & Theses
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Special Collections
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Digitized Books
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Newspapers, Maps & Photos
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University Archives
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

With original records and bibliographic resources, university archives are genealogical treasures. This presentation will include an introduction to common resources available at universities in Mexico, including original manuscripts, newspapers, historic photos, dissertations, etc., with examples from Universidad Autónoma de México, Colegio de Sonora, Universidad de Guadalajara, and many more.

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Valid through: November 25, 2025

About the speaker

About the speaker

Lisa Medina
Lisa Medina is an enthusiastic and experienced lecturer who brings together the stories and methodologies of genealogy with the effective pedagogies of a teacher in her presentations. She has experience researching in several U.S. states, as well
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    Dawn Carlile
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    Lisa gave me so many new ideas where to look for records for my half Mexican relatives family. Thank you!

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    Ron Velarde
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    Great resources for finding all types of information for Mexico.

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    Denise Beaudin
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    Alot of great resources to check out!

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    Great resources. Makes me excited to research more.

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    Great information. Thank you!

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    Very well presented. Lots of great new resources to explore.

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