In person, enjoy our display on the Beltran Kropp papers, the collection ties into the labor movement, freedom of the press, Peruvian history and travel, we include a link to our digital collection on PA Photos and Documents for more fascinating detail and more great photographs.

October 1-30, 2024 during library hours, digital exhibits 24/7
Saint Joseph’s University
Post Learning Commons and F.A. Drexel Library 5600 City Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19131 | 610-660-1900
Free
In-person
RSVP info: archives@sju.edu
More info: link to Beltran Kropp collection in PA Photos and Documents https://ingest-digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3Aastju-bkp

We are highlighting one of our more interesting collections with a display and links to a significant number of entries in PA Photos and documents. The display is on the second floor of the Post Learning Commons, open during library hours. We include both a QR code and a URL to reach the collection in PA Photos and Documents.

The Beltran Kropp papers describe the lives of Pedro Beltran, Prime Minister of Peru from 1959-1961, and Minister of Finance in 1959 and Miriam Kropp Beltran worked for IBM from 1939-1943, and for the US Department of State in Washington, DC and Lima, Peru from 1943-1945. After her marriage to Pedro Beltran, she joined his work on La Prensa, a daily newspaper in Peru. The papers detail the lives of the Beltrans, reflecting events in which Pedro Beltran was imprisoned by the government for his work at La Prensa, as well as his time as Minister of Finance and Prime Minister. The couple traveled the world and had well known friends in the US including the Rockefellers, William Buckley and Randolph Hearst. The papers are interesting, rich in detail and have great research value. This collection ties into the labor movement and the issues of freedom of the press. The Jesuits at Saint Joseph’s College and later University had a great interest in Central and South America and SJC and SJU sent students to live in villages and work with the people of various countries in Latin America. The metadata gives a lot of information about the couple and the photographs and documents are informative.