Instituto histórico e geográfico paraibano e seus 70 anos: ligeira notícia biográfica dos sócios fundadores

Abstract

Paraíba Historical and Geographical Institute and its 70 years: Brief Biographical News about the Founding Members, written by Eurivaldo Caldas Tavares. This book is part of the “Paraíba Literária” collection of the Central Library of the Federal University of Paraíba. The Paraíba Historical and Geographical Institute (IHGP) played a significant role in the construction of the official history of Paraíba. Founded in 1905, one of the IHGP’s main tasks was to formulate this history, highlighting aspects of the region and its people in order to develop a local identity common to all those born in that territory. These works cover the history of Paraíba from the conquest of the territory to events of the 19th century. However, it is important to highlight that the IHGP’s historiography also influenced the local collective memory, being reaffirmed through the media, popular demonstrations and official commemorative dates. Furthermore, the IHGP played a role in creating the identity of Paraíba, separating it from that of Pernambuco. This concern reflects the importance of institutions such as the IHGP in the construction and preservation of regional memory and history.