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This collection is made up of political and military papers of Porfirio Díaz, who held numerous ranks and positions in the 19th and early 20th century Mexico. He was, for example, a Juárista liberal and general in the second Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867) and later Mexican President of the Porfiriato dictatorship (1877-1880, 1884-1911). These papers include information related to the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Vera Cruz, though the significant bulk pertains to the events of 1867. Within these materials is content on Díaz' activities at the end of the war, the southern campaign of the French Army of the Orient (which culminated in occupation of Mexico City), the roles played by states and municipalities in overthrowing the empire, and more.

This collection is made up of political and military papers of Porfirio Díaz, who held numerous ranks and positions in the 19th and early 20th century Mexico. He was, for example, a Juárista liberal and general in the second Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867) and later Mexican President of the Porfiriato dictatorship (1877-1880, 1884-1911). These papers include information related to the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Vera Cruz, though the significant bulk pertains to the events of 1867. Withing these materials is content on Díaz' activities at the end of the war, the southern campaign of the French Army of the Orient (which culminated in occupation of Mexico City), the roles played by states and municipalities in overthrowing the empire, and more.