Archive of the San Juan Historic Site – National Park Service – Fuerte San Cristóbal
The archive, museum collection, and library of the San Juan Historic Site have shared their archival guides with us. A PRAC intern will be helping them develop additional guides and digital products. Please join our email list for updates on this work.
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Collections with Finding Aids
- SAJU Assembled Personal Papers Relating to the Spanish-American War and the History of Puerto Rico 1898-1992, undated (bulk dates 1898-1907): This collection documents the activities associated with the Spanish-American War and the advent of the U.S. Military Post at San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- SAJU Fort Brooke U.S. Army Records 1902-1967:This collection documents U.S. Army Base Fort Brooke’s planning and development, reports its activities, and details its transition to the National Park Service.
- SAJU U.S. Coast Guard Records, Pertaining to Lighthouses, 1876-1991, undated (bulk dates 1898-1964): This collection documents the development and administration of light stations in Puerto Rico and the surrounding islands from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.
- SAJU Park Resource Records Collection Finding Aid: These records document the history of the San Juan National Historic Site (SAJU) and the history of park services and projects. The records document the park’s administrative history, the history and preservation of its buildings, and the history of programs and events occurring at the park during the course of its operation. The collection’s strengths include documentation of preservation projects, reports, photographs, architectural drawings, and plans for completed projects. These records document the methods and changes made to the fortifications and city walls. The records also contain numerous departmental reports, such as long-range interpretive plans, general management plans, and annual reports that offer perspectives on interpretive and park planning initiatives. In addition, there are records of interpretation activities, educational lesson plans, anniversary programs, and archaeological files.