Quito 2015 Minutes of the 16th Meeting of MOWLAC UNESCO...IN ATTENDANCE New Incoming Members of MOWLAC: 1) Yolia Tortolero Cervantes 2) Luis Oporto Ordonez 3) Alfonso Rolando Blijden

Minutes of the 1

Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean

UNESCO Memory of the World Program

Quito, Ecuador

The 16th

Annual Meeting of the Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Memory

of the World Programme (MOWLAC) was held in beautiful

at the headquarters of the International Centre for Advanced Studies i

America (CIESPAL). The meeting was held under the

Office of Quito, with the representation of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, as well as

International Centre for Advanced Studies in Communications for Latin

from the Communication and Information Advisor of the Regional UNESCO

the Caribbean. The meeting was attended by the following

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

1) Sergio Lopez Ruelas

2) Rita Semie Hardjomohamad Tjien Fooh

3) Carlos Henriquez-Consalvi

4) Joan Osborne

5) Joseph Dager – Alva

6) Alfredo Boccia Paz

7) Carlos Augusto Silva Ditadi

8) Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty

IN ATTENDANCE

New Incoming Members of MOWLAC:

1) Yolia Tortolero Cervantes

2) Luis Oporto Ordonez

3) Alfonso Rolando Blijden (St Maarten)

4) Gabriel Saldivia

Minutes of the 16th

Meeting of MOWLAC


UNESCO Memory of the World Programme

Quito, Ecuador, October 21 – 23, 2015

Meeting of the Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Memory

(MOWLAC) was held in beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador

the International Centre for Advanced Studies in Communications for Latin

. The meeting was held under the sponsorship of and collaboration of the UNESCO

with the representation of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, as well as

dvanced Studies in Communications for Latin America

from the Communication and Information Advisor of the Regional UNESCO Office for Latin America and

The meeting was attended by the following:

(Mexico)

Rita Semie Hardjomohamad Tjien Fooh (Suriname)

Consalvi (El Salvador)

( Trinidad and Tobago)

(Peru)

(Paraguay)

Carlos Augusto Silva Ditadi (Brazil)

Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty (St Kitts and Nevis)

Members of MOWLAC:

1) Yolia Tortolero Cervantes (Mexico)

(Bolivia)

3) Alfonso Rolando Blijden (St Maarten)

(Venezuela)

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me

Meeting of the Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Memory

Ecuador 21 – 23 October, 2015

n Communications for Latin

sponsorship of and collaboration of the UNESCO

with the representation of Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela, as well as the

merica ( CIESPAL) with support

ffice for Latin America and

President

1st

Vice President

2nd

Vice President

Rapporteur

Advisors:

1) Lourdes Blanco de Arroyo

2) Rosa Maria Fernandez de Zamora

UNESCO Montevido Office:

1) Guilherme Canela – Godoi

ABSENT

New Incoming Member:

1) Christopher Carlyle Varlack

Advisor:

2) Elizabeth Watson

The formal opening ceremony of the 1

CIESPAL, Ms Amparo Miranda Secretary

Guilherme Canela Godoi Advisor for

Mr. Sergio Lopez Ruelas, President of MOWLAC

The President of CIESPAL welcomed the delega

ceremony. He gave a brief overview of the work of CIESPAL’s

expressed his deep pleasure in collaborating with UNESCO to host the MOWLAC

awareness of heritage of the region.

human right. He made the point that

repression of one group over another which

popular official history to attempt to hide from view.

documentary heritage of those oppressed minorities in society can now be preserved and made

accessible.

Ms. Miranda Secretary General of the National Commission of UNESCO Ecuador welcom

representatives on behalf of the

She said that that the Commission was realigned to another Ministry and attempts were being made to

reactivate the Memory of the World Committee to a

heritage which records the rich history and memory of the country.

Lourdes Blanco de Arroyo (Venezuela)

Rosa Maria Fernandez de Zamora (Mexico)

Godoi Permanent Secretariat (Advisor for Communication and

Information)

(British Virgin Islands)

(Barbados)

The formal opening ceremony of the 16th

meeting was addressed by Mr. Julio Pena Y Lillo President of

Miranda Secretary General of Ecuador National Commission for UNESCO,

Advisor for Communication and Information UNESCO Montevideo

Mr. Sergio Lopez Ruelas, President of MOWLAC

of CIESPAL welcomed the delegates of MOWLAC and all invited

He gave a brief overview of the work of CIESPAL’s its history,

expressed his deep pleasure in collaborating with UNESCO to host the MOWLAC

awareness of heritage of the region. He stressed the role and importance of Communication

human right. He made the point that throughout the history of the world there are examples of

another which has resulted in bruises for which there is a tendency by the

empt to hide from view. The MOW programme

heritage of those oppressed minorities in society can now be preserved and made

General of the National Commission of UNESCO Ecuador welcom

representatives on behalf of the President General of the Ecuadorian National Commission of UNESCO


reactivate the Memory of the World Committee to advance the process of identifying the doc

records the rich history and memory of the country.

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Advisor for Communication and

Julio Pena Y Lillo President of

Commission for UNESCO, Mr.

Communication and Information UNESCO Montevideo Office and

all invited guests to the opening

role and objectives. He

expressed his deep pleasure in collaborating with UNESCO to host the MOWLAC meeting to deepen the

of Communication as a basic

of the world there are examples of

which there is a tendency by the

MOW programme is valuable for now

heritage of those oppressed minorities in society can now be preserved and made

General of the National Commission of UNESCO Ecuador welcomed the

of the Ecuadorian National Commission of UNESCO.


dvance the process of identifying the documentary

Mr Canela thanked CIESPAL and the government of Ecuador for their collaboration and support of the

MOW programme by sponsoring the

and has an important role to play in the creation of documents and deepening the communication

process throughout Latin America.

recommendations on the safeguarding the documentary heritage

empower the work of the Committee.

President of MOWLAC Mr. Sergio Lopez

brief outline of the accomplishment

programme at the National and

present Committee which revised

the Committee for consideration

covering social, cultural, religious, polit

Quito and CIESPAL for their support in making the MOWLAC meeting

incoming members to the Committee.

The day previous to the formal opening of the meeting,

Fernández de Samora offered the workshop: “The Memory of the World Programme of UNESCO: Scope,

register and criteria” at CIESPAL headquarters. The activity had more than 20 participants.

AGENDA

1) Welcome, introductions,

MOWLAC

2) Reports of goals and agreements of the

3) Reports of National Committees and

Virgin Islands and Argentina

4) Annual Report 2014 -2015 of MOWLAC, presented

Advisory Committee of the World, held in Abu Dhabi,

presented by Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty from St Kitts.

5) Progress of the project “The regional memory in b

MOWLAC Adviser.

6) Analysis of proposals for new

7) End of Analysis of Proposals

8) Management Report 2014

9) Election of the new Executive

10) Closing of the 16th

Annual Meeting of MOWLAC


MOW programme by sponsoring the MOWLAC meeting. CIESPAL was created out

has an important role to play in the creation of documents and deepening the communication

out Latin America. The approval of the General Council

on the safeguarding the documentary heritage in the digital era

empower the work of the Committee.

President of MOWLAC Mr. Sergio Lopez expressed his honour and privilege at being able to share a

accomplishments of the MOWLAC Committee. He gave an overview of the MOW

and Regional levels and stressed how pleased he was with the work of the

revised a record number of twenty three (23) nominations being received by

the Committee for consideration at the 2014 meeting and twenty one (21)

covering social, cultural, religious, politics, and historical documents. He thanked UNESCO’s

Quito and CIESPAL for their support in making the MOWLAC meeting possible

the Committee.

The day previous to the formal opening of the meeting, 20th

October, Lourdes Blanco and Rosa María

e Samora offered the workshop: “The Memory of the World Programme of UNESCO: Scope,


introductions, guidelines and approval of the Agenda of the 1

Reports of goals and agreements of the last meeting.

of National Committees and creating new committees: Paraguay, Saint Maarten, British

rgentina

2015 of MOWLAC, presented at the 12th

meeting of the International

Advisory Committee of the World, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in October 2015

presented by Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty from St Kitts.

) Progress of the project “The regional memory in book “. Presented by Lourdes Blan

) Analysis of proposals for new enrolment 2015 Nominations

) End of Analysis of Proposals

) Management Report 2014 -2015 of MOWLAC Executive Board

Election of the new Executive Board of MOWLAC

Annual Meeting of MOWLAC

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created out of a UNESCO initiative

has an important role to play in the creation of documents and deepening the communication

approval of the General Council of UNESCO to the

in the digital era will serve to further

expressed his honour and privilege at being able to share a

gave an overview of the MOW

Regional levels and stressed how pleased he was with the work of the

a record number of twenty three (23) nominations being received by

(21) nominations in 2015,

thanked UNESCO’s officials at

possible. He welcomed the new

October, Lourdes Blanco and Rosa María

e Samora offered the workshop: “The Memory of the World Programme of UNESCO: Scope,


guidelines and approval of the Agenda of the 16th

Annual Meeting of

Paraguay, Saint Maarten, British


mirates, in October 2015

ook “. Presented by Lourdes Blanco de Arroyo,

1.0 Welcome, introductions,

MOWLAC.

The President welcomed every

President requested that

background and participation

herself the President brought apologies from Mr.

representative from the British Virgin Islands and Elizabeth Watson

attend the meeting. The Agenda was reviewed and accepted.

Resolution 1:

The Agenda was approved.

2.0 Reports of goals and agreements of the

The President reviewed the

the members responsible

- The advisors would reflect on what we had discussed to make suggestions on how to

move ahead to encourage the MOW

There was no further action on this reported.

important to make special efforts to involve children and the youth in the memory of the

World Programme because if young people value their documentary history they will have

the desire to preserve their heritage.

this area.

- Book of MOWLC’s Nominations proposed by Lourdes

Lourdes reported that

were the first steps

summaries of the suc

Joan Osborne for the

MOWLAC Register. It was suggested that Committee

nominees to collect the s

book MOWLAC can

nominations on the register.

Rosa Maria raised the issue of automatic inscription on MOWLAC’s Register for

nominations which were inscribed on the International Register. It was the view of the

Committee that that was a decision made by MOWLAC at a former meeting therefore if she

wished the Committee to revisit that decision it should be rais

- FAQ’s for the MOWLAC website

Joseph reported that owing to very pressing personal

drafted for consideration.

much discussion on the form that the quest

introductions, guidelines and approval of the Agenda of the 1

The President welcomed everyone to the meeting especially the new incoming

that all members introduced themselves giving information about their

background and participation in the MOW Program. After each member introduced himself and

the President brought apologies from Mr. Christoper Carlyle

representative from the British Virgin Islands and Elizabeth Watson Advisor who

attend the meeting. The Agenda was reviewed and accepted.

The Agenda was approved.

Reports of goals and agreements of the last meeting.

reviewed the goals of the 15th

meeting of MOWLAC and asked

the members responsible for the following action items:

The advisors would reflect on what we had discussed to make suggestions on how to

move ahead to encourage the MOW programme to children and young people.

There was no further action on this reported. The President indicated

o make special efforts to involve children and the youth in the memory of the


the desire to preserve their heritage. Efforts should be made to initiate some activities i

Book of MOWLC’s Nominations proposed by Lourdes

Lourdes reported that she had sent the proposed database outline to the

s for the creation of the book. Members were required to submit

of the successful nominations. She said that she had received summaries from

Joan Osborne for the nominations from Trinidad and Tobago which were inscribed on the

MOWLAC Register. It was suggested that Committee members should

collect the summaries. The funding may be an issue in the production of the

can ask other organizations to assist perhaps some of those which have

nominations on the register.

Rosa Maria raised the issue of automatic inscription on MOWLAC’s Register for



wished the Committee to revisit that decision it should be raised at another

FAQ’s for the MOWLAC website

that owing to very pressing personal commitments the

drafted for consideration. He was of the view that all members should have an input. After

much discussion on the form that the questions should take and the issues involved to

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guidelines and approval of the Agenda of the 16th

Annual Meeting of

new incoming members. The

introduced themselves giving information about their

ach member introduced himself and

Varlack new MOWLAC

Advisor who were unable to

and asked for an update from

The advisors would reflect on what we had discussed to make suggestions on how to

children and young people.

ndicated that this goal was

o make special efforts to involve children and the youth in the memory of the


Efforts should be made to initiate some activities in

she had sent the proposed database outline to the members which

for the creation of the book. Members were required to submit the

received summaries from

Trinidad and Tobago which were inscribed on the

members should contact other

may be an issue in the production of the

assist perhaps some of those which have

Rosa Maria raised the issue of automatic inscription on MOWLAC’s Register for those



ed at another time.

commitments the FAQ’s were not

He was of the view that all members should have an input. After

ions should take and the issues involved to

present clarity for would be nominees

it overnight and devote some time on day 2 of the meeting to draft the questions.

Resolution 2

It was agreed that the

formulate the FAQ’s together.

The President said he was happy to see that the Committee had accomplished

which were set and agreed to at the last Meeting at

3 Report on National Committees and New Committees

3.1 Alfredo Boccia Paz reported

members. The Committee has been meeting regularly with positive results. The Committee

worked on the nomination for the MOWLAC register which will be considered at this meeting.

Attempts will be made to submit t

3.2 Alfonso Rolando Blijden

in St Maarten consisting of a wide group of experts. The Committee is working on one

nomination for the Regional

3.3 Guilherme Canela reported that

a former MOWLAC member

They are awaiting the Presidential Decree to bring the Committee into

soon.

3.4 It was reported that a Committee has been formed

regional workshop which was held in Jamaica.

3.5 Rosa Maria President of

to be vibrant meeting regularly and on an annual basis hosts ceremonies to celebrate new

inscriptions on the MOWLAC and International Registers. Mexico boasts of being 6

for the number of nominations on the International Regist

3.6 Carlos Augusto Silva Ditadi who had

very active and have been

10 nominations were approved and recommendations were made t

make adjustments to their nominations. They have a new website which is graphically better.

3.7 Gabriel Saldivia member

Committee to involve people who are

present clarity for would be nominees, it was agreed that the Committee should think about


It was agreed that the Committee would devote sometime on Day 2 of the Meeting to

the FAQ’s together.

was happy to see that the Committee had accomplished

set and agreed to at the last Meeting at Mexico.

Report on National Committees and New Committees

reported that a new Committee was established in Paraguay in 2014 with 5

. The Committee has been meeting regularly with positive results. The Committee


to submit three (3) more nominations for next year.

nso Rolando Blijden St Maarten reported that a MOW Committee was recently established


nomination for the Regional Register and one for the International Register

Canela reported that a Committee was formed in Argentina last year. M

a former MOWLAC member, has been working on the formation of this Committee

They are awaiting the Presidential Decree to bring the Committee into being.

It was reported that a Committee has been formed in the British Virgin Islands as a

workshop which was held in Jamaica.

President of the Mexico National Committee reported that the


inscriptions on the MOWLAC and International Registers. Mexico boasts of being 6

the number of nominations on the International Register.

Ditadi who had oversight for Brazil reported that the MOW

have been meeting regularly. They evaluated 31 nominations for the register,

10 nominations were approved and recommendations were made to the other nominees to


Saldivia member from Venezuela reported that he would be working at forming a

Committee to involve people who are involved in documentary heritage and preservation.

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Committee should think about


Committee would devote sometime on Day 2 of the Meeting to

was happy to see that the Committee had accomplished most ofl the goals

in Paraguay in 2014 with 5

. The Committee has been meeting regularly with positive results. The Committee


more nominations for next year.

that a MOW Committee was recently established


Register.

was formed in Argentina last year. Myriam Mejía,

has been working on the formation of this Committee in Colombia.

being. This was expected

in the British Virgin Islands as a result of the

that the Committee continues


inscriptions on the MOWLAC and International Registers. Mexico boasts of being 6th

in the world

oversight for Brazil reported that the MOW Committee was

They evaluated 31 nominations for the register,

o the other nominees to


he would be working at forming a

in documentary heritage and preservation.

3.8 Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago reported

and Tobago National Committee has been reconstituted under a new

continuity because some of the representatives from the old

ceremony was held to mark the inscription of the Anson Gonzalez Collection on the

Register. A consultative

discuss nominations for the future.

where she did a presentation on the role of MOWLAC. She also reported that there was little

activity taking place in Grenada and Guyana but

3.9 Victoria O’Flaherty St Kitts

2016 and the slow start of the new administration has delayed the formation of a National

Committee.

3.10 Joseph Dager-Alva (Peru) r

Committee in Peru had a more active life

3.11 Carlos Henriquez-Consalvi (El Salvador) responsible for El Salvador, Nicaragua

reported that the Committee in El Salvador

members of the Committee made eight (8) presentations.

3.12 Rita Semie Hardjomohamad Tjien Fooh

in Suriname. They had invited

establishment of a National Committee in Surinam

the Director of Archives in Curacao to discuss the promotion of the MOW prog

4.0 Annual Report 2014 -2015 of MOWLAC, presented at the 12


presented by Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty from St Kitts

Victoria reported that as MOWLAC

MOWLAC’s activities at the

that eighty seven nominations were submitted for inscription on the

these forty nine nominations were inscribed while fiv

acceptance. Of the forty

Latin America and the Caribbean Region from B

Mexico. She indicated that the

sub-committee on technology (SCOT) was active in the Heritage Technology Task Force within

PERSIST: Platform to Enhanc

was started under the aegis of the MOW programme. The aim is to establish a permanent

dialogue amongst the major stakeholders to boost digital preservation

aims to create a repository which will equip memory institutions with the software tools to

interact with culturally significant digital content that is in danger of becoming inaccessible due

to technical obsolescence.

Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago reported that she was pleased to report that the Trinidad

and Tobago National Committee has been reconstituted under a new

continuity because some of the representatives from the old Committee are still members,. A

ceremony was held to mark the inscription of the Anson Gonzalez Collection on the

meeting of key heritage stakeholders was held with Elizabeth Watson to

discuss nominations for the future. Mrs Osborne attended a MOW meeting of stak


activity taking place in Grenada and Guyana but St Lucia still had a Committee.

Victoria O’Flaherty St Kitts and Nevis reported that the change in Government in February

and the slow start of the new administration has delayed the formation of a National

Peru) responsible for Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru reported

a more active life but it was difficult to host workshops.

Consalvi (El Salvador) responsible for El Salvador, Nicaragua

reported that the Committee in El Salvador was very active, ten (10)

members of the Committee made eight (8) presentations.

Semie Hardjomohamad Tjien Fooh (Suriname) reported that there is a rich cultural heritage

had invited Elizabeth Watson to assist with training and guidance in the

establishment of a National Committee in Suriname. She planned to schedule a meeting with

the Director of Archives in Curacao to discuss the promotion of the MOW prog

2015 of MOWLAC, presented at the 12th



presented by Maria Victoria Borg O’Flaherty from St Kitts and Nevis.

Victoria reported that as MOWLAC’s representative and member of

MOWLAC’s activities at the Meeting held in Abu Dhabi in addition she informed the meeting

that eighty seven nominations were submitted for inscription on the International Register of

these forty nine nominations were inscribed while five (5) nominations were given provisional

Of the forty – nine nominations inscribed there were five (5) nominations from

Latin America and the Caribbean Region from Barbados, Brazil and Uruguay, Ecuador, and

She indicated that the fundamentals of digitization of Heritage were

committee on technology (SCOT) was active in the Heritage Technology Task Force within

PERSIST: Platform to Enhance the Sustainability of the Information society trans


dialogue amongst the major stakeholders to boost digital preservation

to create a repository which will equip memory institutions with the software tools to


to technical obsolescence.

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was pleased to report that the Trinidad

and Tobago National Committee has been reconstituted under a new Chairman. There is

ommittee are still members,. A

ceremony was held to mark the inscription of the Anson Gonzalez Collection on the MOWLAC

with Elizabeth Watson to

attended a MOW meeting of stakeholders


St Lucia still had a Committee.

he change in Government in February

and the slow start of the new administration has delayed the formation of a National

Peru reported that the

workshops.

Consalvi (El Salvador) responsible for El Salvador, Nicaragua and, Guatemala

activities were held and

(Suriname) reported that there is a rich cultural heritage

raining and guidance in the

he planned to schedule a meeting with

the Director of Archives in Curacao to discuss the promotion of the MOW program there.



and member of IAC, she informed on

Meeting held in Abu Dhabi in addition she informed the meeting

International Register of

nominations were given provisional

nine nominations inscribed there were five (5) nominations from

arbados, Brazil and Uruguay, Ecuador, and

fundamentals of digitization of Heritage were discussed. The IAC

committee on technology (SCOT) was active in the Heritage Technology Task Force within

e the Sustainability of the Information society trans-globally which


dialogue amongst the major stakeholders to boost digital preservation solutions. The initiative

to create a repository which will equip memory institutions with the software tools to


5.0 Progress of the project “The regional

Arroyo, MOWLAC Advis

Lourdes reported that she had hoped to show the working Database of the MOWLAC Collections

She had looked at all the information

photographs but she had not received as much as she hoped from the members. Members must

respond by sending the information requested so that the project can advance smoothly. There

is need to establish a small Editorial Committee to read all the summarie

President had many of the files

Guilherme said that we need to do all in our power to preserve our heritage He agreed to

contact Vitor and Isidro to check the Office in Ki

be there. He said that the Editorial Committee was a good idea. It was agreed that the following

members will comprise the Editorial Committee: Mr Sergio

Silva Ditadi Brazil, Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

Resolution3

It was agreed that the following members will comprise a small Editorial

book on the Collections on the

Augusto Silva Ditadi Brazil, Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

6.0 Analysis of proposals for new enrolment 2015 Nominati

Before we commenced

members that the presentations of the nominations should be done with dispatch so that there

was enough time to work on the FAQ’s and the

Committee. He also outlined the programme of

for the nominations according to the byelaws.

while they were given the opportunity to analyse collections they did not have any voting rights

until after the elections when they would be fully installed as members of the Committee. Only

the returning members had the right to

that although the incoming members d

the discussions in order to get the practice and to integrate with the Committee. He also

outlined that the outgoing members were not permitted to vote in the election of the new

Executive Board. He informed the meeting also that the new

speaking Caribbean as

Committee that in the event that

from the same country as that

the Brazilian member should not

6.1 Southern Cone Workers Press: A Century of History in CeDinCI’s Collections (Argentina,

Uruguay 1863 – 1973) Argentina

This nomination is a collection

a series of 328 newspapers

first workers daily was printed in Argentina to 1973

government in Chile marking the end

Progress of the project “The regional memory in book “. Reviewed

Arroyo, MOWLAC Advisor.


the information which was sent to her mainly the



a small Editorial Committee to read all the summarie

many of the files in Brazil. He had agreed to maintain the MOWLAC files in Brazil.


and Isidro to check the Office in Kingston for any of MOWLAC’s archives which may


members will comprise the Editorial Committee: Mr Sergio Lopez Ruelas Mexico, Carlos Augusto

Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

It was agreed that the following members will comprise a small Editorial

book on the Collections on the MOWLAC Register: Mr Sergio Lopez Ruelas Mexico, Carlos

ilva Ditadi Brazil, Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

Analysis of proposals for new enrolment 2015 Nominations

Before we commenced the presentations of the nominations, the President reminded the


was enough time to work on the FAQ’s and the Elections of the new Executive Board of the

He also outlined the programme of activities for the day and the

nominations according to the byelaws. He explained that the new incoming members


tions when they would be fully installed as members of the Committee. Only

the returning members had the right to vote and there was one vote per person.

incoming members did not have voting rights they should participate



oard. He informed the meeting also that the new Chair mus

was agreed by the Committee in Peru. Rosa Maria

event that there was a tie, the tie could not be broken by the member

from the same country as that of the nomination, for example if the nomination

should not vote to break the tie.

thern Cone Workers Press: A Century of History in CeDinCI’s Collections (Argentina,

) Argentina.

a collection of workers press from Argentina, Chile and Uruguay consisting

328 newspapers, periodicals and journals that span the period from

first workers daily was printed in Argentina to 1973 and the defeat of

t in Chile marking the end of a cycle in the history of leftist movements in the

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Reviewed by Lourdes Blanco de


which was sent to her mainly the summaries and the



a small Editorial Committee to read all the summaries. Vitor the former

in Brazil. He had agreed to maintain the MOWLAC files in Brazil.


ngston for any of MOWLAC’s archives which may


Lopez Ruelas Mexico, Carlos Augusto

Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

It was agreed that the following members will comprise a small Editorial Committee for the

: Mr Sergio Lopez Ruelas Mexico, Carlos

ilva Ditadi Brazil, Joan Osborne Trinidad and Tobago and Lourdes Blanco.

the President reminded the


lections of the new Executive Board of the

and the process of voting

He explained that the new incoming members


tions when they would be fully installed as members of the Committee. Only

per person. He reiterated

rights they should participate fully in



must be from the English-

Rosa Maria reminded the

the tie could not be broken by the member

le if the nomination is from Brazil

thern Cone Workers Press: A Century of History in CeDinCI’s Collections (Argentina, Chile,

ntina, Chile and Uruguay consisting of

period from 1863 when the

and the defeat of the Popular Unity

cycle in the history of leftist movements in the

continent. It provides an exceptional vantage point from which to explore

of social and political activity in the Sothern Cone.

collection in both historical and heritage terms. The collection brings

organized manner that what ha

exclusively in private holdings.

lower classes and the emancipatory political processes of the region.

this was a most valuable collection and that it was important that the working class should be

considered in addition t

not well presented and the nominators have worked on the application and re submitted to the

Committee. The Committee found that the application was well written both in English and

Spanish and regional significance was

investigate if there were other such

an international nomination. This was

Resolution 4

The application was approved for inscription.

6.2 The First Constitutional Assembly Acts of Bolivia. Year 1826

The First Constitutional Assembly’s Act of Bolivia of 1826

Charcas Independence war process and the birth of the independent Bolivia

goes beyond Bolivia’s particular interest and has a direct relationship with and

future of other countries in th

discussion the application was approved by a majority vote.

Resolution 5


6.3 The Nise da Silveira Personal Archive Brazil

The Nise da Silveira Personal Archive is a collection of documents consisting of approximately

8000 items including textual, iconographic bibliographic and press documents, produced during

the course of psychiatrist work, and personal activities. She was outstanding in the tr

psychiatric disturbances by the introduction

expression. Her researches and studies gave rise to exhibitions, courses, symposia, publications

and other intellectual productions.

to the history of mental health in Brazil and worldwide. This application was approved.

Resolution 6

The application was approved for inscription

6.4 The Antioquia’s Audiovisual

region and to evolve into a peaceful society Colombia

This Regional Public Television archive which gives insight into Colombia’s history was very

significant to the people of Colombia and national in scope. This nominatio

continent. It provides an exceptional vantage point from which to explore

of social and political activity in the Sothern Cone. They constitute a unique an

collection in both historical and heritage terms. The collection brings

organized manner that what had been scattered previously and disorganized often lost

in private holdings. Their conservation is essential to preserving the

lower classes and the emancipatory political processes of the region. The Committee felt that


considered in addition they were happy that the application was submitted last year but it was


The Committee found that the application was well written both in English and

nish and regional significance was established. It was suggested that perhaps we could

investigate if there were other such collections which exist and which could come

an international nomination. This was agreed. The nomination was unanimou


The First Constitutional Assembly Acts of Bolivia. Year 1826 Plurinational State of Bolivia

The First Constitutional Assembly’s Act of Bolivia of 1826 which is an interpretation of the

Charcas Independence war process and the birth of the independent Bolivia

goes beyond Bolivia’s particular interest and has a direct relationship with and

future of other countries in the Region such as Argentina, Colombia and Peru

discussion the application was approved by a majority vote.


The Nise da Silveira Personal Archive Brazil.

Personal Archive is a collection of documents consisting of approximately


the course of psychiatrist work, and personal activities. She was outstanding in the tr

psychiatric disturbances by the introduction of occupational therapy

. Her researches and studies gave rise to exhibitions, courses, symposia, publications

productions. The documents she produced and accumulated is



udiovisual Memory: A key component to understand the reality of the

region and to evolve into a peaceful society Colombia.


significant to the people of Colombia and national in scope. This nominatio

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continent. It provides an exceptional vantage point from which to explore more than a century

unique and highly valuable

collection in both historical and heritage terms. The collection brings together in a logical

disorganized often lost or

preserving the memory of the

The Committee felt that


hey were happy that the application was submitted last year but it was


The Committee found that the application was well written both in English and

was suggested that perhaps we could

exist and which could come together for

agreed. The nomination was unanimously approved.

Plurinational State of Bolivia.

which is an interpretation of the

Charcas Independence war process and the birth of the independent Bolivian Republic. This Act

goes beyond Bolivia’s particular interest and has a direct relationship with and defined the

, Colombia and Peru. After much

Personal Archive is a collection of documents consisting of approximately


the course of psychiatrist work, and personal activities. She was outstanding in the treatment of

and activities of artistic

. Her researches and studies gave rise to exhibitions, courses, symposia, publications

accumulated is significant


understand the reality of the


significant to the people of Colombia and national in scope. This nomination had been

submitted last year and is being re submitted this year but little was done to improve it to show

the regional significance of the collection outside of Colombia. As its regional significance was

not demonstrated the Committee felt that it was

and should be on the National register it was not approved for inscription on the Regional

Register.

Resolution 7

The application was not approved

6. 5 Media Library of CIESPAL

The Media Library of the

America (CIESPAL) The collection which has been amassed since 1959 is a vast repository of

great importance in the field of Latin American communication

communication. The archives , libraries and audio visual initiative consist

documents (3000 paper records, 1,800 photographs, 1500 audio files, 3122 cassettes) forming

the most important documentary heritage in com

the Caribbean. The collection is regional in in scope and

inscription.

Resolution 8

The collection was approved for inscription

6.6 Writ of Habeas Corpus on toilet paper

This document represents an isolated signal case that changed the course of

regardless of its fragile support, the text was a judicial proof that

system in the region. The original remains in a bank vault for its protection and copies are freely

available. After much discussion,

Resolution 9


6.7 Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry of Justice, Brazil

The collection consists of a complex heterogeneous set of documents about amnesty, human

rights, transitional justice, repression and resistance to Brazil’s dictatorship an

requirements such as petitions with political persecution claims signed by the persecuted their

families or attorneys. There are about 75,000 cases. There were concerns regarding the

specificity of which part of the collection was being nomin

Amnesty has great significance for the region since so many cases are

regional significance should be clearly stated. The nomination was not approved on that day

(22\10\2015) however further

nominator to clarify the title and the part of the collection which was being proposed. It was

agreed that the title of the nomination reflecting the part of the collection being proposed for

inscription should read “Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry of Justice of



not demonstrated the Committee felt that it was of great significance to the country Colombia


The application was not approved

Media Library of CIESPAL-MEDIALAB Ecuador.

ia Library of the International Centre for Advanced studies in Communication for Latin


great importance in the field of Latin American communication thought and

communication. The archives , libraries and audio visual initiative consist


the most important documentary heritage in communication studies of all Latin America and

the Caribbean. The collection is regional in in scope and significance and

The collection was approved for inscription

Writ of Habeas Corpus on toilet paper Bolivia.

This document represents an isolated signal case that changed the course of

regardless of its fragile support, the text was a judicial proof that impacted the legal and political


available. After much discussion, the application was approved.


Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry of Justice, Brazil


rights, transitional justice, repression and resistance to Brazil’s dictatorship an



part of the collection was being nominated. It was felt that documents on

great significance for the region since so many cases are


however further discussions on the 23\10\2015 it was decided

the title and the part of the collection which was being proposed. It was


on should read “Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry of Justice of

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of great significance to the country Colombia


International Centre for Advanced studies in Communication for Latin


thought and studies in global

communication. The archives , libraries and audio visual initiative consist of four distinct sets of


munication studies of all Latin America and

significance and was approved for

This document represents an isolated signal case that changed the course of history because,

impacted the legal and political


.


rights, transitional justice, repression and resistance to Brazil’s dictatorship and the amnesty



It was felt that documents on

great significance for the region since so many cases are related, however the


was decided to contact the

the title and the part of the collection which was being proposed. It was


on should read “Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry of Justice of

Brazil, completed series expedients requests for amnesty (2001

then approved.

Resolution 10

The application for inscription entitled

of Justice of Brazil, completed series expedients requests for amnesty (2001

approved.

6.8 Operation Ciriri, documentary collection of the Lalinde family Colombia

Operation Ciriri is the

embarked upon to seek justice for the forced disappearance

The Interamerican Commission on Human Rights declared that the Colombian infringed

Luis Fernando Lalinde’s righ

manuscripts, photographs, maps identity documents as well

raised and evidence of all of the situations in which Fabiola had to intervene in order to

obtain information ab

Committee that the regional significance was established but there were concerns

about the safety of the collection particularly if the mother passed away. It was the view

of the Committee that the

application was approved for inscription.

Resolution 11


6.9 Documentary series and collections of the General Municipal Archive of Puebla

Mexico.

The General Municipal Archive of Puebla is,

complete documental repository of America, and the second most antique in Mexico as

it houses 484 years of Mexican history, from 1532 to 1963.

political organization structure

Hispanic cities in America. This Archive is unique and emblematic because of the

conservation of most of the information which allows reconstructing

economic, social, religious, military, urban and cultural life of the cities.

significance of this archive was well

both English and Spanish. It was approved for inscription.

Resolution 12


6.10 Certificates of Singleness Paraguay

Brazil, completed series expedients requests for amnesty (2001 – 2015).” The application was

inscription entitled “Collection of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry

of Justice of Brazil, completed series expedients requests for amnesty (2001

Operation Ciriri, documentary collection of the Lalinde family Colombia

Operation Ciriri is the name given by Fabiola Lalinde and her family to the process

seek justice for the forced disappearance of her son Luis Fernando.


Luis Fernando Lalinde’s right to his personal integrity. The archive comprises her sons’s

manuscripts, photographs, maps identity documents as well as different complaints


obtain information about the disappearance of her son. It was the view of the



of the Committee that the collection should be in the custody of a library. The


approved for inscription.

Documentary series and collections of the General Municipal Archive of Puebla

neral Municipal Archive of Puebla is, one of its kind, is considered as


it houses 484 years of Mexican history, from 1532 to 1963. Its existence answers to the

olitical organization structure exported from Spain, communal to the rest of the


conservation of most of the information which allows reconstructing

ocial, religious, military, urban and cultural life of the cities.

significance of this archive was well established, it was well written

both English and Spanish. It was approved for inscription.


Certificates of Singleness Paraguay.

10

2015).” The application was

of the Amnesty Commission of the Ministry

of Justice of Brazil, completed series expedients requests for amnesty (2001 – 2015)” was

Operation Ciriri, documentary collection of the Lalinde family Colombia.

name given by Fabiola Lalinde and her family to the process

f her son Luis Fernando.


personal integrity. The archive comprises her sons’s

as different complaints


It was the view of the



collection should be in the custody of a library. The

Documentary series and collections of the General Municipal Archive of Puebla

is considered as the most


Its existence answers to the

exported from Spain, communal to the rest of the


conservation of most of the information which allows reconstructing the political,

ocial, religious, military, urban and cultural life of the cities. The regional

well written and presented in

The Certificate of singleness is the proof of identity and unmarried state of every

person, from other latitudes who sought to marry in Paraguay. This collection provides

understanding of the origins of the formation of the Paraguayan family related to

immigrants from all over

its inscription on the MOWLAC regional Register.

translation should be improved. In addition the President was of the view that the

assessment sheets should be used by presente

the nomination was being considered

regional significance, however it was approved.

Resolution 13


6.11 Francisco Curt Lange’s musical documents collection Brazil

The collection includes musical documents produced in Brazil from the eighteenth

century to the early twentieth century. The documents are mostly scores of

compositions for religious services, music for band, orchestra, piano, folk songs, ditties

and opera excerpts. A number of photos of scores, and other various documents dating

from the nineteenth century containing letters, receipts and records of brotherhood

accounts.

Resolution14

The application was not approved because

Venezuela is not included.

6.12 The Anthony Robinson Manuscript Jamaica

This collection includes a wealth of information about Jamaican plants and animals,

some now extinct. There is also information about the people Robinson met on his

collecting trips. The collection also includes drawings of plants some painted in colour

and some drawn with pencil.

was Jamaica and the regional significance was not established

Committee did not agree to its inscription.

Resolution 15

The application was not approved for

not demonstrated.

6.13 Ignacio Ellacuria’s Documentary Fond: Historical Reality and Liberation El Salvador



the origins of the formation of the Paraguayan family related to

immigrants from all over America and other distant regions. The Committee agreed to

its inscription on the MOWLAC regional Register. It was observed that the Englis

tion should be improved. In addition the President was of the view that the

assessment sheets should be used by presenters and uploaded to be vi

the nomination was being considered. There was much discussion concerning the

ance, however it was approved.


Francisco Curt Lange’s musical documents collection Brazil.


the early twentieth century. The documents are mostly scores of



nth century containing letters, receipts and records of brotherhood

The application was not approved because the collection is incomplete if the part of

Venezuela is not included.

The Anthony Robinson Manuscript Jamaica.




d some drawn with pencil. The application was not completed well

he regional significance was not established

Committee did not agree to its inscription.

The application was not approved for inscription because the regional significance was

Ignacio Ellacuria’s Documentary Fond: Historical Reality and Liberation El Salvador

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the origins of the formation of the Paraguayan family related to

America and other distant regions. The Committee agreed to

It was observed that the English

tion should be improved. In addition the President was of the view that the

and uploaded to be viewed by all when

. There was much discussion concerning the


the early twentieth century. The documents are mostly scores of



nth century containing letters, receipts and records of brotherhood

collection is incomplete if the part of




The application was not completed well, the main focus

he regional significance was not established, as a result the

inscription because the regional significance was

Ignacio Ellacuria’s Documentary Fond: Historical Reality and Liberation El Salvador.

Ignacio Ellacuría’s Documentary Fond is a collection of documents inherited by the

Society of Jesus from the personal belongings of Ignacio Ellacuría, a

former President of Central American University of El Salvador in the period 1979

The Fond gathers handwritten documents, notes, lectures and class outlines, typed

articles, newspaper cuttings, audio recordings of his classes and other personal

documents. Almost all of his intellectual production can be found among th

documents, both at philosophical and theological level as well as valuable socio

analysis and critical interpretations of the Salvadoran and Central American reality,

especially in the seventies and eighties.

The background documents are primary sources to rebuild the foundations of the

liberating thought in Latin America and for critically

American and Latin American historical reality in the last decades of the 20th century.

They are original, unique and irreplaceable documents that have served as the basis for

conducting multiple investigations in the fiel

only in El Salvador, but in others countries of the world. The application was well

presented and regional significance was demonstrated. The application was approved.

Resolution 14

The application was approv

6.14 Manuscript music scores autographed by musician Julian Carrillo 1905

The collection consists of six manuscript music scores autographed by Julian Carrillo. His

production was known and

is well known in Latin America. His work is an important segment in the chain between musical

theory and the futurism in music. The applicati

recommendation that the nominat

Register.

Resolution 15


6.15 Register of the Indians who were found in the City of Kings of Peru (1613

Commission of Don Juan de Mendoza y Luna, third Marquess of Montesclaros and XI Viceroy

of Peru (1607- 1615) Peru

This collection is in perfect condition it is accessible it is rare and of great significance to the

region. It is a joint nomination with Spain. It

Resolution 16


f Jesus from the personal belongings of Ignacio Ellacuría, a

resident of Central American University of El Salvador in the period 1979



documents. Almost all of his intellectual production can be found among th

documents, both at philosophical and theological level as well as valuable socio

and critical interpretations of the Salvadoran and Central American reality,

especially in the seventies and eighties.


liberating thought in Latin America and for critically understanding Salvadoran, Central



conducting multiple investigations in the field of social sciences and the humanities, not




Manuscript music scores autographed by musician Julian Carrillo 1905 –


and interpreted in Ecuador, Cuba, France, Brazil,


theory and the futurism in music. The application was approved for inscription with the

recommendation that the nominators submit an application for inscription on the


Register of the Indians who were found in the City of Kings of Peru (1613

of Don Juan de Mendoza y Luna, third Marquess of Montesclaros and XI Viceroy

1615) Peru.


It is a joint nomination with Spain. It was unanimously approved.

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f Jesus from the personal belongings of Ignacio Ellacuría, a Jesuit priest and

resident of Central American University of El Salvador in the period 1979-1989.



documents. Almost all of his intellectual production can be found among the

documents, both at philosophical and theological level as well as valuable socio-political

and critical interpretations of the Salvadoran and Central American reality,


understanding Salvadoran, Central



d of social sciences and the humanities, not



– 1910 Mexico.


, and Argentina. His work


on was approved for inscription with the

inscription on the International

Register of the Indians who were found in the City of Kings of Peru (1613- 1614) by

of Don Juan de Mendoza y Luna, third Marquess of Montesclaros and XI Viceroy


was unanimously approved.


6.16 Enrique Solano Lopez Collection

The Enrique Solano Lopez Collection (1858

bibliographic, hemerographic and documentaries sets of Paraguay concerning two key moments

in its history, the period of colonial missions and the period of the Paraguayan War or also call

the War of the Triple Alliance

president and chief of the armies of Paraguay during the war

of the Cabichui bilingual weekly paper 1867

significant for research of the Post Chaco War. The Committee agreed to its inscription.

Resolution 17


6.17 Paginas Banilejas 1941 –

The collection includes all the historiographical heritage of Bani and south region with articles,

photographs and films that recreate and demonstrate the social, economic, political and

cultural trends from 1941 to 1975. Its

researchers of social movements to get an idea of the way of small

Dominican Republic and the Caribbean in the past half century.

poems, reflections and fragments of works of writers,

different countries in America and Europe, national and international recognition. Also, a lot

of well-known Dominican writers expressed their visions of political and social

articles or literary compositions. Collection contents works from intelectual, writers and artists

of other countries like Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Uruguay, Chile, Italy, Argentina,

Puerto Rico, México, Perú and El Salva

application was approved

Resolution 18


6.18 The Yucatan Caste War Correspondence

The Yucatán Caste War Correspondence is a body of

handwritten communiqués, 78 of which are in the Yucatec Mayan language along with 107 in

Spanish. They were exchanged between 1847 and 1866 by representatives of the opposing

groups in the indigenous uprising that affe

These documents are a primary source of knowledge regarding one of Latin America’s primary

indigenous rebellions

The Yucatán Caste War Correspondence constitutes a virtual historical treasure. The 185 let

in the collection form part of the correspondence exchanged among the combatants of the

Caste War (1847-1901), the largest rural rebellion from the War of Independence to the


Enrique Solano Lopez Collection – National Library of Paraguay.

Lopez Collection (1858-1917) constitutes one of the most important


in its history, the period of colonial missions and the period of the Paraguayan War or also call

the War of the Triple Alliance. Enrique Solano Lopez was son of Francisco Solano Lopez, former

president and chief of the armies of Paraguay during the war. The collection also contains copies

of the Cabichui bilingual weekly paper 1867- 68 with images of the Paraguayan war. It is



– 1975 Dominican Republic. Reviewed by Yolia Tortolero Cervantes



cultural trends from 1941 to 1975. Its content and cultural significance are used by scholars and

researchers of social movements to get an idea of the way of small-town and rural life in the

Dominican Republic and the Caribbean in the past half century. Paginas Banilejas contains

ctions and fragments of works of writers, intellectuals and researchers from

countries in America and Europe, national and international recognition. Also, a lot

known Dominican writers expressed their visions of political and social



Puerto Rico, México, Perú and El Salvador. Regional significance was established. The

was approved for inscription.


The Yucatan Caste War Correspondence (Mexico).

The Yucatán Caste War Correspondence is a body of documents made up of 185 letters and


They were exchanged between 1847 and 1866 by representatives of the opposing

indigenous uprising that affected Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula from 1847 to 1901.


The Yucatán Caste War Correspondence constitutes a virtual historical treasure. The 185 let


1901), the largest rural rebellion from the War of Independence to the

13

1917) constitutes one of the most important


in its history, the period of colonial missions and the period of the Paraguayan War or also called

Enrique Solano Lopez was son of Francisco Solano Lopez, former

. The collection also contains copies

of the Paraguayan war. It is


Tortolero Cervantes.



content and cultural significance are used by scholars and

town and rural life in the

Paginas Banilejas contains

intellectuals and researchers from

countries in America and Europe, national and international recognition. Also, a lot

known Dominican writers expressed their visions of political and social reality through



dor. Regional significance was established. The

documents made up of 185 letters and


They were exchanged between 1847 and 1866 by representatives of the opposing

cted Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula from 1847 to 1901.


The Yucatán Caste War Correspondence constitutes a virtual historical treasure. The 185 letters


1901), the largest rural rebellion from the War of Independence to the

Mexican Revolution. Throughout that half

applied by the Yucatec State. The collection documents their efforts; it offers a detailed

and panoramic view of Yucatec Mayan culture and provides much essential data for

understanding resistance

the number of geographic area

50 years), the intervention of several nations (Mexico,Cuba, Guatemala, the United States, Great

Britain, Spain, France) and its ef

important of Mexican indigenous uprisings, and it is probably the most relevant in all of Latin

America. It shows the efforts of the Mayan people for self determination.

significance was established. The Committee agreed to its inscription.

Resolution 19


6.19 The Father Gerard Pantin, SERVOL Collection 1970

Father Gerard “Gerry” Pantin

organisation dedicated to relevant educational systems for third world countries and a network

of projects in Trinidad and Tobago and 20 projects worldwide designed to bring social change

and human development to under privileged communities. His work has been capture in many

publications inclusive of the pamphlet “On The Right Track

This collection covers the extraordinary process which

the founder of one of the most successful methods of dealing with the most disadvantaged of

any society. The Collection includes,

correspondence with SERVOL”s work, photographs and all memorabilia.

Father Pantin gained international recognition for his work and received from Sweden, the

Alternative Nobel Prize “The Right livelihood and Foundation” in 1994. Recipients are awarded

this based on their involvement in environment protection, human rights, healt

peace. He also received an honorary doctorate from Dusquese University, the Trinity Cross the

highest honour of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

Spanish and English. The regional significance was we

approved by a majority vote.

Resolution 20

The application was approved

6.20 Collection Educator Paulo Freire (1997

Paulo Freire is considered Brazil’s most significant

Latin America and the world.

theory, postcards, letters manuscripts

almost all of popular education

Currently there are Chairs and the Paulo Freire Institute in Costa Rica, Colombia, Puerto Rico,

Mexican Revolution. Throughout that half-century, the Mayan rebels fought to



resistance of the Mayan people, because of the quantity of individuals involved,

of geographic areas affected (the entire Yucatán peninsula), its duration (more than


Britain, Spain, France) and its effects upon peninsular society, the Yucatán Caste War is the most


It shows the efforts of the Mayan people for self determination.

cance was established. The Committee agreed to its inscription.


The Father Gerard Pantin, SERVOL Collection 1970 -2014 Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Father Gerard “Gerry” Pantin was the Founder of SERVOL, a community development



velopment to under privileged communities. His work has been capture in many

publications inclusive of the pamphlet “On The Right Track” sponsored by UNESCO.

This collection covers the extraordinary process which saw a young priest metamorphorsize into


Collection includes, his hand written notes for his many talks, classes,

correspondence with SERVOL”s work, photographs and all memorabilia.

Pantin gained international recognition for his work and received from Sweden, the


this based on their involvement in environment protection, human rights, healt


highest honour of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The application was well written in

Spanish and English. The regional significance was well established.

approved by a majority vote.


Collection Educator Paulo Freire (1997 – 2013) Brazil.

Paulo Freire is considered Brazil’s most significant educator of all times

Latin America and the world. His collection consists of his papers, notes,

letters manuscripts, correspondence and articles. His work contributed to

almost all of popular education today in almost all countries in Latin America and the Caribbean


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century, the Mayan rebels fought to resist pressure



ity of individuals involved,

affected (the entire Yucatán peninsula), its duration (more than


fects upon peninsular society, the Yucatán Caste War is the most


It shows the efforts of the Mayan people for self determination. The regional

2014 Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

was the Founder of SERVOL, a community development



velopment to under privileged communities. His work has been capture in many

by UNESCO.

young priest metamorphorsize into


his hand written notes for his many talks, classes,

Pantin gained international recognition for his work and received from Sweden, the


this based on their involvement in environment protection, human rights, health, education and


The application was well written in

ll established. The nomination was

times and influential across

consists of his papers, notes, and books on his

, correspondence and articles. His work contributed to

almost all countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.


Peru, Cuba, Venezuela Chile and Argentina. The Com

recommendation that the nominators

Resolution 21

The application was approved

submitted to the International Register because of the world significance of the work of

Paulo Freire.

6.21 Official Photographic Records of the Urban Interventions in the City

1950 Brazil.

The President explained that this application

distributed so it was decided that it would be evaluated by the President and the Vice President.

It was not distributed to other members. Rita did the presentation.

35,734 images depicting the transformation of Rio de Janeiro to an Urban City. It also focuses

on the evolution of photography in the region. It generated a lot of discussion particularly

concerning its regional significance.

place in Rio de Janeiro took place around the same time in other countries in Latin America. The

transformation of Rio de Janeiro was gigantic. It is on the National Register in

suggested that experts

movement in Rio de Janeiro

This was the second time that the nomination

approved on that day (22

that on closer examination of the application with specific reference to the recommendation by

experts she asked that the discussio

Committee. All agreed to the request.

examination of the nomination form, two experts from the U.S.A. confirmed the significance of

this collection to comparative studies with other jurisdictions. In her view the regional

significance was established. The President asked that the Committee re consider its decision of

the day before. In light of the new information which was brought to the attention of

Committee the nomination was unanimously approved by the Committee.

Resolution 22


6.22 This brought the discussions of the nominations to a close. There were twenty one nominations

presented, eighteen (18) were approved for inscription on the Memory of the World Regional

Register for Latin America and the Caribbean while three (3) were not accepted because the

regional significance was not established.

7.0 Frequently asked Questions

As was agreed on the first day there w

the Answers for the MOWLAC website. The following questions were proposed:

Peru, Cuba, Venezuela Chile and Argentina. The Committee agreed to is inscription with a

the nominators submit an application to the International Register.

approved for inscription with the recommendation that it also be


Official Photographic Records of the Urban Interventions in the City of Rio

The President explained that this application arrived after the other applications were

it was decided that it would be evaluated by the President and the Vice President.

It was not distributed to other members. Rita did the presentation. Th


e evolution of photography in the region. It generated a lot of discussion particularly

concerning its regional significance. The transformation of cities similar to that which was taking


transformation of Rio de Janeiro was gigantic. It is on the National Register in

gested that experts in architecture in Latin America to point out the influence of

movement in Rio de Janeiro and its impact on other cities and it should be stated on the form.

second time that the nomination was being presented. The application was not

approved on that day (22\10\2015). On 23rd

October Ms Tjien Fooh informed the Committee


that the discussion of the nomination be reopened for consideration by the

All agreed to the request. She then informed the Committee that


comparative studies with other jurisdictions. In her view the regional


the day before. In light of the new information which was brought to the attention of



This brought the discussions of the nominations to a close. There were twenty one nominations

eighteen (18) were approved for inscription on the Memory of the World Regional


regional significance was not established.

Frequently asked Questions

As was agreed on the first day there was a discussion on the Frequently Asked


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mittee agreed to is inscription with a

to the International Register.

the recommendation that it also be


of Rio de Janeiro, 1900-

the other applications were

it was decided that it would be evaluated by the President and the Vice President.

The collection consists of


e evolution of photography in the region. It generated a lot of discussion particularly

e transformation of cities similar to that which was taking


transformation of Rio de Janeiro was gigantic. It is on the National Register in Brazil. It was

in architecture in Latin America to point out the influence of this

it should be stated on the form.

presented. The application was not

informed the Committee


n of the nomination be reopened for consideration by the

She then informed the Committee that on closer


comparative studies with other jurisdictions. In her view the regional


the day before. In light of the new information which was brought to the attention of the


This brought the discussions of the nominations to a close. There were twenty one nominations

eighteen (18) were approved for inscription on the Memory of the World Regional


a discussion on the Frequently Asked Questions and


• What to do before filling out the form

– Read the Companion Document

- The Guidelines are in both English and Spanish

• What is meant by Regional Significance?

• How do I begin filling out the form?

• Do I have to fill out the two forms it was suggested that the scope of each form should

be spelled out?

• What does accessibility mean?

• What do you mean by copyright?

• Is Form B mandatory for everybody completing the nomination application

• What do you mean by level of description

It was suggested that model application forms should be included on the website

Resolution 23

It was agreed that the Committee will look at the suggestions proposed for the FAQ’s and

propose the relevant answers for submission

8.0 Closing remarks by Ms Veronica Proano National Officer of Communication for Boliv

Colombia Ecuador and Venezuela UNESCO Office Quito

On day three the meeting commenced with

UNESCO Office.

8.1 The President then distributed certificates to all of the

Joan Osborne , Victoria O’Flaherty, Joseph Dager

for their contribution to MOWLAC

8.2 The Committee then had the opportunity via SKYPE to meet the member from the British Virgin

Islands Mr Christopher Car

formed in the British Virgin Islands and it would be launched on 7

many challenges facing the British Virgin Islands in the area of loss of documentary heritage

through natural disasters. Attempts were being made to acquire copies of valuable copies which

have been lost from the United Kingdom.

9.0 Management Report 2014

The President thanked

contribution over the period of his Presidency. He said that he was proud that the Committee

was able to successfully achieve almost all of the objectives which the Committee had set its

He was pleased that there has been expansion of the Memory of the world Programme in Latin

America and the Caribbean. The members have all undertaken numerous activities to promote

the memory of the World Programme in the region. Meetings have been h

speaking Caribbean. We have held our annual meeting in Mexico with a record number of

What to do before filling out the form

Read the Companion Document

es are in both English and Spanish

What is meant by Regional Significance?

How do I begin filling out the form?

Do I have to fill out the two forms it was suggested that the scope of each form should

accessibility mean?

you mean by copyright?

Is Form B mandatory for everybody completing the nomination application

What do you mean by level of description



propose the relevant answers for submission within two weeks after the meeting.

Closing remarks by Ms Veronica Proano National Officer of Communication for Boliv

and Venezuela UNESCO Office Quito

meeting commenced with remarks and thank you by Ms Proano from the

The President then distributed certificates to all of the outgoing members of the Committee

Joan Osborne , Victoria O’Flaherty, Joseph Dager - Alva and Sergio Lopez Ruelas)

for their contribution to MOWLAC.

The Committee then had the opportunity via SKYPE to meet the member from the British Virgin

Islands Mr Christopher Carlyle Varlack, Mr. Varlack reported that a National Committee was

formed in the British Virgin Islands and it would be launched on 7th

November 2015.


rough natural disasters. Attempts were being made to acquire copies of valuable copies which

have been lost from the United Kingdom.

Management Report 2014 – 2015 of MOWLAC Executive Board

all the members particularly the outgoing members for


was able to successfully achieve almost all of the objectives which the Committee had set its



the memory of the World Programme in the region. Meetings have been h


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Do I have to fill out the two forms it was suggested that the scope of each form should

Is Form B mandatory for everybody completing the nomination application



two weeks after the meeting.

Closing remarks by Ms Veronica Proano National Officer of Communication for Bolivia,

thank you by Ms Proano from the

members of the Committee (

Alva and Sergio Lopez Ruelas) thanking them

The Committee then had the opportunity via SKYPE to meet the member from the British Virgin

Varlack reported that a National Committee was

November 2015. There were


rough natural disasters. Attempts were being made to acquire copies of valuable copies which

all the members particularly the outgoing members for their sterling


was able to successfully achieve almost all of the objectives which the Committee had set itself.



the memory of the World Programme in the region. Meetings have been held in the English –


twenty - three (23) Nominations twelve of this which were accepted.

its comments on the Recommendations for Safe

heritage. The recommendations were accepted by the General Council. Countries are now more

accountable for the preservation of digital heritage in their respective countries and by

extension the world. He thanked the r

website. He said he hoped that all the other matters which were in train will be undertaken by

the new Committee. He said he was pleased at the increase in nominations coming before the

Committee. The meeting closed for the Election of new officers.

10.0 Election of the New Executive Board of MOWLAC 2016

The new 2016-2017 Executive Committee is composed of the following persons:

- Rita Tjien Fooh- Hardjomohamad (Suriname

- Carlos Augusto Silva Ditadi (Brazil

- Alfonso Blijden ( St.Maarten

- Alfredo Boccia ( Paraguay

- Carlos Henriquez Consalvi (El Salvador

- Yolia Tortolero (Mexico

- Luis Oporto (Bolivia - Member)

- Gabriel Saldivia (Venezuela

- Christopher Varlarck (British Virgin Islands

Guilherme Canela Godoy from the Regional UNESCO office in Uruguay currently holds the

position of the secretary of the regional committee of UNESCO MO

The Executive Board of MOWLAC also has three advisors who are specialized in the field of

library and archival preservation.

- Elizabeth Watson ( Barbados )

- Rosa Maria Fernandez de Zamora ( Mexico)

- Lourdes Arroyo Blanco (Venezuela).

three (23) Nominations twelve of this which were accepted.

on the Recommendations for Safeguarding Documentary Heritage in the



extension the world. He thanked the representative from Brazil for up keeping the MOWLAC



eeting closed for the Election of new officers.

Election of the New Executive Board of MOWLAC 2016 - 2017

2017 Executive Committee is composed of the following persons:

Hardjomohamad (Suriname- President)

Carlos Augusto Silva Ditadi (Brazil- Vicepresident)

Alfonso Blijden ( St.Maarten- Vicepresident)

Alfredo Boccia ( Paraguay- Rapporteur)

Carlos Henriquez Consalvi (El Salvador - Member)

Yolia Tortolero (Mexico - Member)

Member)

Gabriel Saldivia (Venezuela - Member)

Christopher Varlarck (British Virgin Islands - Member)


position of the secretary of the regional committee of UNESCO MOWLAC.


library and archival preservation. These are:

Elizabeth Watson ( Barbados )

Rosa Maria Fernandez de Zamora ( Mexico)

Lourdes Arroyo Blanco (Venezuela).

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three (23) Nominations twelve of this which were accepted. MOWLAC contributed

Documentary Heritage in the digital



epresentative from Brazil for up keeping the MOWLAC



2017 Executive Committee is composed of the following persons:


WLAC.


Documents

Quito 2015 Minutes of the 16th Meeting of MOWLAC UNESCO...IN ATTENDANCE New Incoming Members of MOWLAC: 1) Yolia Tortolero Cervantes 2) Luis Oporto Ordonez 3) Alfonso Rolando Blijden