Memoriales de los provinciales a los domicilios de Córdoba (1era. parte)

The 'Memoriales de los provinciales a los domicilios de Córdoba' provide critical insights into the administrative practices of Jesuit institutions during the colonial era. These documents, authored by provincial leaders and directed at various domestic entities such as colleges, novitiates, and estancias, offer detailed instructions aimed at improving spiritual and material governance. The Memoriales reveal a highly critical approach to addressing deviations from institutional norms, often highlighting issues that required immediate correction. This study sheds light on the periodic inspections conducted by provincial leaders, which served as the basis for these corrective guidelines. By analyzing these documents, researchers gain a nuanced understanding of the internal dynamics and challenges faced by Jesuit institutions in Córdoba during this period.

Barrabino, M. (2014). Memoriales de los provinciales a los domicilios de Córdoba (1era. parte). Antiguos Jesuitas En Iberoamérica, 2(1), 195–225. https://doi.org/10.31057/2314.3908.v2.n1.17600