Saint Joseph's University - Beltran Kropp Papers

About This Collection

SJU Archives received the Beltran Kropp papers in April 2022. Pedro Beltran was the Peruvian ambassador to United States from 1944-1945, Prime Minister of Peru from 1959-1961, and Minister of Finance in 1959. 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. Dennis Comey, S.J. was a famous labor arbitrator at SJC who advocated for workers' rights, including migrant workers. The Food Marketing program and International Relations division had ties to South America.
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Americas Award presentation in 1972
Americas Award presentation in 1972
Award presentations--New York
A photograph of Pedro Beltran accepting the 1972 Americas Award from Dr. Alberto Gainza Paz. There is a caption detailing the event above the photograph.
At La Prensa, moving type.
At La Prensa, moving type.
Newspaper editors--Peru, Newspaper layout and typography--Peru
An undated photograph of Pedro Beltran at La Prensa, moving type around on a newspaper page.
Baptism in Lima, 1962
Baptism in Lima, 1962
Beltran, Miriam (Kropp), Baptism--Catholic Church, Beltran, Pedro G.
In this photograph Miriam and Pedro Beltran act as godparents at a baptism in a Catholic Church in Lima, Peru. Pedro holds the baby over the baptismal font.
Beltran and Kennedy at the IAPA, 1963
Beltran and Kennedy at the IAPA, 1963
International relations
Pedro Beltran and John F. Kennedy at the IAPA conference in 1963. They are pictured in a hallway or gallery.
Beltrán letter Abordo del "Normandie" ("Aboard the Normandie")
Beltrán letter Abordo del "Normandie" ("Aboard the Normandie")
Beltran, Pedro G.
A letter from Pedro Beltrán to an unknown Recipient ("Chino"), sent by Beltrán while aboard the "Normandie".
Beltrán letter, June 25th, 1945
Beltrán letter, June 25th, 1945
Beltrán, Pedro G., Press and politics--Peru
A letter from Pedro Beltrán to unknown recipients ('Augusto' and 'John') in which the letter writer seeks to persuade its recipients to purchase a newspaper as a political and financial opportunity.
The Beltrans and Felipe Herrera in 1961
The Beltrans and Felipe Herrera in 1961
Airports, Beltran, Pedro G., Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
A photograph of Miriam and Pedro Beltran with Felipe Herrera at the airport in 1961.
The Beltrans in Paris, 1961
The Beltrans in Paris, 1961
Beltran, Pedro G., Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
Miriam and Pedro Beltran standing in the front of the hotel Ritz in Paris in 1961.
BOAC Inaugural flight, 1963
BOAC Inaugural flight, 1963
Beltran, Pedro G., Airlines, Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
In this photograph Miriam and Pedro Beltran stand with four others in front of a BOAC plane before its inaugural flight from Lima to London.
Cuzco postcard to Miriam from Malcolm Burke, 1949
Cuzco postcard to Miriam from Malcolm Burke, 1949
Cuzco (Peru), Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
A postcard of a church in Cuzco, Peru sent to Miriam Kropp in San Francisco, Ca. by Malcolm Burke.
Dining room of Prime Ministers' House
Dining room of Prime Ministers' House
Heads of State, Peru--Politics and government
A negative showing the Beltrans dressed for Christmas in their dining room.
Easter in 1965
Easter in 1965
Beltran, Pedro G., Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
A grouping of family and friends with the Beltrans on Easter of 1965. The place is not referenced.
Georgia O'Keefe visits La Prensa
Georgia O'Keefe visits La Prensa
O'Keeffe, Georgia, 1887-1986, Newspapers
A photograph showing the meeting of Miriam and Pedro Beltran and Georgia O'Keefe at La Prensa in Lima, Peru.
Havana, Cuba
Havana, Cuba
Beltran, Pedro G., Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
A photograph taken in Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana, Cuba. In the undated photograph Pedro and Miriam Beltran are seated with two unidentified men.
In Lima, 1978.
In Lima, 1978.
Beltran, Pedro G., Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
Miriam and Pedro Beltran stand on the steps of the Ritz residential hotel. She holds a cane and her ankle is bandaged.
La Prensa, 1956 celebration.
La Prensa, 1956 celebration.
Newspaper editors--Peru, Newspapers--Peru
A photograph of Pedro and Miriam Beltran at La Prensa, at a celebration, after his release from prison in 1956.
La Prensa workers applaud Pedro Beltran at the Press
La Prensa workers applaud Pedro Beltran at the Press
Newspaper editors--Peru, Newspaper layout and typography--Peru
A photograph showing the workers at La Prensa applauding Pedro Beltran who is holding a copy of the paper.
La Prensa's 55th anniversary, 1958
La Prensa's 55th anniversary, 1958
Newspaper editors--Peru, Newspapers--Peru
A newspaper clipping showing Pedro and Miriam Beltran cutting a cake to celebrate the 55th anniversary of La Prensa.
Letter, 1938-11-22
Letter, 1938-11-22
Miró-Quesada Laos, Manuel, Miró-Quesada Laos, Raúl, Miró-Quesada Laos, Carlos, 1903-1969, García Calderón, Francisco, 1883-1953, Diplomatic and consular service, Peruvian--France
Letter sent to the Minister of Perú in Paris, Francisco García Calderón on 1938-11-22 by the Miró-Quesada Laos brothers, Manuel, Carlos and Raúl to protest their exile.
Letter, 1939-03-29
Letter, 1939-03-29
Seminario, Gabriel, Beltrán, Pedro G., Elections--Peru
Letter in Spanish from Gabriel Seminario to PGB dated 1939-03-29.