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Camino de Guaca: Corregimiento de Altavista

Description: Pamphlet describing the Guaca road in Altavista. It shows various points of interest along the route of Guaca. Lists festivals and events that take place along Guaca. The pamphlet also provides information that highlights the historical significance of this road.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grupo de Vigias del Patrimonio de Altavista
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Mateo, respuestas a su doble vida]

Description: Newspaper clipping informs that Fredy Escobar Moncada (Mateo) does not possess any confidential information from the Empresas Públicas de Medelín. "Mateo" planned to infiltrate an important meeting between military officials, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana (FAC) intervened and arrested "Mateo".
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Matan a 3 Jóvenes]

Description: Newspaper clipping describes the murders of three young adults. On a Saturday night, a motorcyclist drove by and fired at the men. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other two passed away at the hospital. Witnesses described what they saw and authorities assure the community that this event had no connection to the gang activity in the area.
Date: unknown
Creator: Olivares Tobón, Santiago
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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[Clipping: Junio mes del Campesino]

Description: Newspaper clipping announces the month of farmers in Altavista. Events for each day are listed. These events offer times for reflection, entertainment, and challenges. Altavista recognizes that farmers are the reason the community has been able to grow over the years. They pay tribute to farmers past and present with this month of celebration.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Conozcamos nuestro corregimiento Altavista

Description: This journal/magazine describes the geography and history of Altavista. A section is dedicated to the farmers of Altavista, who are the pride of the town. Some land is dedicated to vegetable, sugarcane, and fruit crops. Other sections of land are dedicated to the exploitation of soil, in order to extract material for construction.
Date: June 2004
Creator: Colegio Cedepro
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Informacion General Corregimientos Medellin

Description: Text consists of general information over the towns of Altavista, Santa Elena, San Sebastián de Palmitas, San Cristóbal, and San Antonio de Prado. The information includes historical background, population, geography, economy, and climate.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Altavista Central

Description: Pamphlet describing life and tourism in Altavista. The annual kite festival, Festival de las Cometas, has about 5,00 attendees every year. Altavista also hosts a multicultural festival, where residents celebrate their oldest traditions. Heritage tours are also available for those who are interested in knowing the real Altavista.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Aguas Frías: Recuperacíon Histórica, Otros Hechos, Anécdotas, y Primeras formas Organizativas

Description: Text gives a brief historical overview of the town Aguas Frías. Questions about the town's first settlers and economic growth are answered. Public services of Aguas Frías and their three-day celebrations starting on October 13th are described.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ramirez, Aracelly
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Corregimiento de Altavista

Description: Frontmatter of a report describing the town of Altavista, Colombia. It contains accounts of issues that are present in certain areas and describes possible plans to address and fix these issues.
Date: unknown
Partner: Castleberry Peace Institute
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Labour and the Environment: A Natural Synergy

Description: This report presents examples of tools and practices that promote workers' health and safety as well as environmental protection, public health, and corporate responsibility. Issues include climate change, hazardous materials,
Date: 2007
Creator: Smith, John; Albracht, Gerd; Alves Da Silva, Nilvo Luis; Coninck, Sophie de; Fedetow, Igor; French, Hilary et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries

Oral History Interview with Giancarlo Quijano, October 11, 2012

Description: Interview with Giancarlo Quijano, West German-born Colombian immigrant to Denton, Texas, for the DFW Metroplex Immigration Oral History Project. The interview includes Quijano's personal experiences from his childhood in West Germany, life in Colombia during the 1990s violence, his family's immigration to Texas, his expectations of the U.S., and the subsequent culture shock. Quijano talks about the transition to American life, attending college as an international student, his experiences with … more
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Date: October 11, 2012
Creator: Duque, Samantha & Quijano, Giancarlo
Partner: UNT Oral History Program
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Peace Talks in Colombia

Description: This report provides background on Colombia's armed conflict and describes its key players. It briefly analyzes prior negotiations with the FARC and the lessons learned from those efforts that apply to the current talks. It examines what has transpired in the talks during more than two years of closed door sessions. The report also examines some of the constraints that could limit the success of the peace talks and looks at the prospects for the current negotiations.
Date: February 6, 2015
Creator: Beittel, June S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Colombia: Issues for Congress

Description: This report provides an overview of recent political developments in Colombia, including the administration of President Uribe (2002-2010), continuing into the election of President Juan Manuel Santos. It discusses the political issues including Colombia's longstanding conflict with internal armed groups and ongoing challenges such as human rights, demobilization and displacement, drug trends, and Colombia's regional relations. The report also lays out issues for Congress including various pla… more
Date: April 23, 2010
Creator: Beittel, June S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues

Description: This report is a brief overview of current policies regarding temporary protected status (TPS), which is relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It includes information about humanitarian migrants, temporary protected status, other blanket forms of relief, nationalities receiving protections, and issues with TPS, as well as recent legislation.
Date: January 12, 2015
Creator: Seghetti, Lisa; Ester, Karma & Wasem, Ruth Ellen
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Temporary Protected Status: Current Immigration Policy and Issues

Description: This report is a brief overview of current policies regarding temporary protected status (TPS), which is relief from removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). It includes information about humanitarian migrants, temporary protected status, other blanket forms of relief, nationalities receiving protections, and issues with TPS, as well as recent legislation.
Date: January 19, 2010
Creator: Wasem, Ruth Ellen & Ester, Karma
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Proposed Colombia Free Trade Agreement: Labor Issues

Description: This report examines three labor issues and arguments related to the pending U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement (CFTA; H.R. 5724 and S. 2830): violence against trade unionists; impunity (accountability for or punishment of the perpetrators); and worker rights protections for Colombians.
Date: January 22, 2010
Creator: Bolle, Mary Jane
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Experiment Station Record, Volume 5, 1893-1894

Description: Volume provides abstracts of agricultural experiments conducted during the year. Also includes statistics, convention reports, bulletins, and bibliographies. Name and subject indexes start on page 1109.
Date: 1895
Creator: United States. Office of Experiment Stations.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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General Index to Experiment Station Record Volumes 01-12, 1989-1901 and to Experiment Station Bulletin Number 2

Description: A topical, alphabetically arranged index to volumes 1-12 including experiment station records, publications reviewed, and foreign publications. It has a 'Consolidated Table of Contents' which lists all editorial notes and publications of the experiment stations and Department of Agriculture from the referenced volumes.
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Office of Experiment Stations.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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