Archivo Municipal de Salinas de Añana
Item
Country
ES
Name of institution (English)
Archive of the Historical Territory of Alava
Name of institution (official language of the state)
Language of name of institution
spa
Contact information: postal address
Miguel de Unamuno 1, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz
Contact information: phone number
0034 945 181 926
Contact information: email
atha@araba.eus
Reference number
ES.1059.ATH
Type of reference number
Archival reference number
Title (English)
Municipal Archive of Salinas de Añana
Title (official language of the state)
Archivo Municipal de Salinas de Añana
Language of title
spa
Creator / accumulator
Town council of Salinas de Añana
Date(s)
1194/1963
Language(s)
spa
Extent
92 boxes
Type of material
Textual Material
Physical condition
Good
Scope and content
The collection of the Municipal Archive of Salinas de Añana contains documentation produced and received by the town council of Salinas de Añana from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Among the documents, royal privileges, commercial grants, and documentation regarding the borders of the town and the exploitation of the salt mines stand out. There are also judicial documents and a book of agreements, elections, and accounts of the town council (1507-31).
Concerning Jews, Fernando IV notified the town of Salinas de Añana of the order granted to the municipal councils of Castile in the Cortes de Burgos, according to which, Jews would be able to be neither tax-renters, nor tax collectors; Jewish scribes would work separately from the scribes of the town council; and the judges of the town would be in charge of making deliveries of debts to the Jews (1301). A royal letter from Queen Isabel in favour of the Count of Salinas de Añana confirms that Jews had to pay the “servicio y medio servicio” and the “cabeza de pecho” taxes.
Concerning Jews, Fernando IV notified the town of Salinas de Añana of the order granted to the municipal councils of Castile in the Cortes de Burgos, according to which, Jews would be able to be neither tax-renters, nor tax collectors; Jewish scribes would work separately from the scribes of the town council; and the judges of the town would be in charge of making deliveries of debts to the Jews (1301). A royal letter from Queen Isabel in favour of the Count of Salinas de Añana confirms that Jews had to pay the “servicio y medio servicio” and the “cabeza de pecho” taxes.
Archival history
The Council of Salinas de Añana signed an agreement with the Provincial Council of Alava to keep the archive in the Provincial Archive, where it is located and can be consulted. After the transfer of the Municipal Archive of Salinas de Añana, the description and catalogue of its documentary collections was made.
Administrative / Biographical history
The town council of Salinas de Añana was part of the Hermandad (Confraternity) of Castile, established in 1295. In 1460, Salinas de Añana joined the Alava confraternity. Throughout its history, the town was under both royal and seigniorial control (Houses of Haro, Sarmiento and Híjar).
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Access points: subject terms
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Access, restrictions
Free access regulated by the current legal environment on access to Spanish historical archives (law 16/1985 of Spanish Historical Patrimony).
Finding aids
Data on the collection are also available at the website of the Spanish National Archives (PARES).
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Archivo del Territorio Historico de Alava | Collections (official language of the state) |