Document Type

Article

Publication Date

January 1999

Publication Title

South Eastern Latin Americanist

Volume

43

Issue Number

1-2

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Keywords

Welsh, Argentina, Patagonia

Disciplines

Latin American History

Abstract

Seen simply as reflections of Argentine history which share the relative tranquility of an attractive neighborhood in Buenos Aires, the Roca library and the Rawson statue seem unlikely links for a little-known chapter in the immigration annals of Argentina. But, in fact, both Rawson and Roca gave special consideration to the Welsh; both are remembered with appreciation; and Roca is something of a hero to the Welsh community because a century ago he personally intervened in an important dispute involving their religious beliefs. The significance of Roca's visits to the Welsh communities in Patagonia in 1899 is the focus of this article.

Comments

This article originally appeared in South Eastern Latin Americanist, volume 43, issue 1-2, 1999, published by the Southeastern Council on Latin American Studies. Reposted with permission.

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