Porfirio Collection

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

President of Mexico, from Worlds Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen &
President of Mexico, from Worlds Sovereigns series (N34) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Mexico - General Porfirio Diaz - Mexican President
Jose de la Cruz Porfirio Diaz Mori (1830-1915) - Mexican soldier and politician, who served seven terms as President of Mexico. Date: circa 1905

Senora Carmen Romero Rubio de Diaz (1864-1944), second wife of Porfirio Diaz, President of Mexico. Date: circa 1904

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photographed c1910

MEXICO: POLITICAL CARTOON. The Gardener. - Get down from there, little brats, the master will see!. Mexican political cartoon about the scramble for the presidency at the time of the Mexican

Carmelita Diaz
CARMELITA ROMERO RUBIO DE DIAZ second wife of Mexican President Porfirio Diaz, much loved and respected by the people - she was known as the idol of Mexico. Date: 1864? - ?

Porfirio Diaz
PORFIRIO DIAZ Mexican statesman Date: 1830 - 1915

POSADA, Jos頇uadalupe (1852-1913). Printed songs
POSADA, Jos頇 uadalupe (1852-1913). Printed songs 1901. En alta mar (Waltz) and Dance of the forty-one. Zinc engraving printed in the press of A. Vanegas Arroyo

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

PORFIRIO DIAZ (1830-1915). Mexican general and statesman. Oil over a photograph, 1907

Jose de la Cruz Porfirio Diaz Mori (1830-1915) Mexican Liberal politician and soldier. President of the Republic of Mexico 1877-1880 and 1884-1911

DIAZ, Porfirio (1830-1915). Mexican military

MEXICO: ELECTION CARTOON. Peregrinations of the Governors. Caption reads: O Great Elector, do not forget me in the hour of election! Mexican governors praying to president Porfirio Díaz

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Porfirio Diaz, a prominent figure in Mexican history, was a Mexican general and statesman who served as the President of Mexico for multiple terms. Born in 1830, he played a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Diaz's leadership was marked by both progress and controversy. He implemented modernization policies that aimed to industrialize Mexico and attract foreign investment. During his presidency, infrastructure projects such as railways were constructed, connecting different regions of the country. However, these advancements often came at the expense of indigenous communities who faced displacement from their ancestral lands. The Codex Porfirio Diaz provides insights into Mixtec culture and religious practices during this era. It depicts scenes of Mixtecs coming to worship at shrines while Spanish missionaries erect crosses nearby. This engraving showcases the complex interaction between indigenous traditions and European influences that characterized colonial Mexico. Diaz's wife, Carmelita Diaz, also played an influential role in his life. Senora Carmen Romero Rubio de Diaz supported her husband throughout his political career and was known for her elegance and grace as First Lady of Mexico. Despite his achievements, Diaz faced growing opposition towards the end of his presidency due to allegations of corruption and authoritarian rule. The Mexican Revolution erupted in response to widespread discontent with his regime. Political cartoons from this period depict the scramble for power among various factions vying for control over Mexico's future. In 1911, Porfirio Diaz resigned from office after more than three decades in power following intense pressure from revolutionary forces led by figures like Francisco Madero. His resignation marked a turning point in Mexican history as it paved the way for subsequent governments to address social inequality issues that had long been neglected under Diaz's administration. Today, Porfirio Diaz is remembered as a polarizing figure whose legacy continues to be debated among historians and scholars alike.