Saint Joseph's University - Beltran Kropp Papers

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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
Letter from Beltrán, Revilla and Riva Agüero to Villarán
Letter from Beltrán, Revilla and Riva Agüero to Villarán
Revilla, Clemente J., Beltran, Pedro G., Riva Agüero, José de la, 1885-1944, Villarán, Manuel Vicente, 1873-1958, Presidents—Peru—Nomination
Correspondence in Spanish between Clemente Revilla, José de la Riva Agüero, Pedro Beltrán and Manuel Vicente Villarán, dated April 22, 1936.
Letter of resignation
Letter of resignation
Sociedad Nacional Agraria (Peru), Beltrán, Pedro G.
In this letter to the Vice President of the Sociedad Nacional Agraria, Pedro Beltrán tenders his resignation as President of the organization. He notes that he only accepted his re-election with the understanding that it would be a symbolic gesture, and that he would only briefly continue to serve in that role.
Letter to Pedro Beltrán in Liverpool
Letter to Pedro Beltrán in Liverpool
Beltrán, Pedro G., Sociedad Nacional de Agricultura (Chile), Chile. Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, Olaechea, Daniel, Moreyra y Paz Soldán, Carlos, 1898-1981, Riva Agüero, José de la, 1885-1944, Klinge, Gerardo, Seminario, Gabriel, Benavides, Óscar R. (Óscar Raimundo), 1876-1945, Ascher, Ernesto, Aspiazu, Rufino, Political action committees--Peru
Letter sent to Pedro Beltrán upon the author's arrival in Valparaiso, regarding Peruvian political matters.
Miriam and Pedro Beltran in front of BOAC map, 1963
Miriam and Pedro Beltran in front of BOAC map, 1963
Airlines, Beltran, Miriam (Kropp), Beltran, Pedro G.
A photograph of Miriam Beltran, Pedro Beltran and an unknown woman in front of a BOAC airlines map. BOAC stands for British Overseas Airways Corporation.
Miriam Beltran and Oscar Miro Quesada, 1953
Miriam Beltran and Oscar Miro Quesada, 1953
Newspapers--Peru, Newspaper editors--Peru, Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
Miriam Beltran is photographed with Oscar Miro Quesada at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of La Prensa. A caption on the verso refers to the ring on her right hand.
Miriam in Peru, 1961
Miriam in Peru, 1961
Beltran, Miriam (Kropp)
Miriam Kropp Beltran is pictured in a church in Cuzco in 1961.
Pedro Beltran and John Kennedy in 1961
Pedro Beltran and John Kennedy in 1961
International relations, Heads of State
President John F. Kennedy meets with Prime Minister of Peru Pedro Beltrán and Ambassador of Peru Fernando Berckemeyer in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. in 1961
Pedro Beltran and Miriam Kropp Beltran enter the American Embassy in 1963
Pedro Beltran and Miriam Kropp Beltran enter the American Embassy in 1963
Ambassadors' Spouses--Peru, Ambassadors--Peru
A photograph of Pedro Beltran and his wife Miriam Kropp Beltran, climbing the steps to enter the American Embassy in July of 1963.
Pedro Beltran and Peruvian Indians with banner
Pedro Beltran and Peruvian Indians with banner
Beltran, Pedro G., Peru--Politics and government, Indians of South America--Peru
Pedro Beltran links arms with a group of Indigenous Peruvians and others. A banner flies at the end of the group reading incompletely "Las Comun..."
Pedro Beltran in Lima
Pedro Beltran in Lima
Beltran, Pedro G.
Pedro Beltran is photographed sitting at a desk and pointing to something in the distance.