Description
TOWN HALL DOCUMENTS
Book Summary
This work is an essential reference guide for understanding the municipal documentation of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. Unlike a conventional historical account, the book offers a structured journey through the municipality's public service from the mid-19th century to the end of the 20th century. Organized into thematic sections, it includes plenary minutes, land registry records, names of local social entities, and a collection of official seals. The author worked with the original nomenclature of the Municipal Archive, updated with the collaboration of the Historical Archive of Tarragona, offering a rigorous tool for researchers and those curious about local history.
What is it about?
The book is based on the documentary collection of the Municipal Archive of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. Rather than following a narrative thread, it is structured as a reference manual that classifies and presents documents generated by the local administration over a century and a half. The content ranges from municipal plenary minutes and land registry records to the different letterheads and names of local social entities, as well as the official seals of the municipality's institutions. The compilation work was carried out between 2000 and 2007, following the original nomenclature of the archive. Since 2013, with the relocation of the archive to Ca la Torre, the nomenclature was updated with the help of the Historical Archive of Tarragona, ensuring the coherence and validity of the information.
Main topics
- Local history of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant
- Municipal documentation and archives from the 19th to the 20th century
- Historical plenary minutes and land registry records
- Social entities and official seals of the municipality
- Archival methodology and documentary nomenclature
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers, local historians, archivists, and anyone interested in the administrative and social history of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. It is also useful for students conducting research on the evolution of municipal institutions in Catalonia, as well as for residents of the municipality who wish to learn in depth about the documentary heritage of their locality.
What this book offers
- A rigorous and systematic reference tool on historical municipal documentation.
- Access to detailed information on minutes, land registry, entities, and official seals of the municipality.
- Update of the archival nomenclature with the collaboration of experts from the Historical Archive of Tarragona.
- A unique resource for understanding the evolution of local public service for more than 150 years.
Technical specifications
- Author: GUIRRO SABATé, JORDI
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: LOCAL HISTORY, PLACES IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS
- Collection: LES NOSTRES ARRELS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2015
- Number of pages: 280
- Weight: 692 g
Editorial assessment
This is a reference work for the study of the local administration of Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant. Its approach as a reference book, based on direct work with the municipal archive and updated with professional criteria, makes it a valuable resource for specialists and enthusiasts of local history. The thematic organization facilitates the location of specific information, while the inclusion of seals and names of entities provides added documentary value. It is a recommended acquisition for libraries, documentation centers, and individuals interested in the historical heritage of the region.