The Haciendas of Mexico

An Artist's Record

PAUL ALEXANDER BARTLETT

Foreword by James A. Michener
Introduction by Gisela von Wobeser

UNIVERSITY PRESS OF COLORADO

Copyright © 1990 by the University Press of Colorado, Niwot, CO 80544

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Bartlett, Paul Alexander.

The haciendas of Mexico: an artist's record/Paul Alexander Bartlett; foreword by James A. Michener, Introduction by Gisela von Wobeser.—1st ed. p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN 0-807801-205-x (alk. paper)

1. Bartlett, Paul Alexander. 2. Haciendas in art. 3. Haciendas—Mexico—Pictorial works. I. Title.

N6537.B2264A4 1989 728.8'0972—dc20 89-24922

Manufactured in the United States of America

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Dedicated to my son, Steven,
who was my compañero on many hacienda trips.
This book would not exist without his help.

Hacienda de Colonia Campo. Chihuahua: residence.

Contents

List of Illustrations

List of Photographs

Foreword
by James A. Michener

Preface

Introduction
by Gisela von Wobeser

Map

I. The Hacienda System

II. Through the Eyes of Hacienda Visitors

III. Hacienda Life

IV. Fiestas

V. Education

VI. The Revolution

VII. Mexico Since the Revolution

Bibliography

Illustrations

Hacienda de Mediñero, Jalisco: residence. One-room school was located in right wing of residence.

Hacienda de Colonia Campo, Chihuahua: residence.

Hacienda de Buena Vista, Jalisco: well-preserved residence and patio.

Hacienda de San Felipe, Oaxaca: 19th-century residence, patio fountain.

Hacienda de Encero, Veracruz: church, 1799.

Hacienda de Bledos, San Luis