Collection: Loring Abeyta Papers | Archives @ DU Catalog

Dr. Loring Abeyta's papers include her research and Dr. Dewind's research (her PhD mentor and advisor) on the relations between mining and agricultural laborers, usually from the native population, and the government in Peru in the early to mid twentieth century.

Dates

Majority of material found within 1964-1978

Creator

Abeyta, Loring (Person)

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (2 record boxes, 1 flat box, 1 cassette box)

Additional Description

Scope and Contents

This collection contains materials such as maps, cassettes containing interviews, photocopies of research notes and diaries, photocopies of mining publications, and government publications from Peru.

Biographical / Historical

Dr. Loring Abeyta received her PhD in International Relations from the University of Denver (DU) in 2005. Her dissertation examined labor relations and cultural conflict between indigenous mine workers and mining companies in Peru. Currently, Dr. Loring Abeyta lectures at University of Colorado Denver and Iliff School of Theology in Denver. She offers classes on American foreign policy and national security, indigenous studies, and race, gender and class.

Arrangement

This collection is currently arranged into one (1) series and two (2) sub-series: Series 1: Dissertation Research, Sub-series 1: Dr. Adrian (Josh) DeWind, Sub-series 2: Mining Publications.