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Celebrando Veinte Años porque el Altavista nuestra diversidad sí cuenta (open access)

Celebrando Veinte Años porque el Altavista nuestra diversidad sí cuenta

Text describes the town of Altavista as very diverse, where urban and rural lifestyles coexist. The town is celebrating its first twenty years, but some historical references date back more than two hundred years ago.
Date: unknown
Creator: Agudelo Hernández, Cristina
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Aguas Frías: Caminando por las Microcuencas (open access)

Aguas Frías: Caminando por las Microcuencas

Pamphlet showcases the Agua Frías community. Local youth groups are very active in making a difference and helping out neighbors. The elders of the community gather weekly in order to reflect and talk about their younger days. A page is dedicated to the hardworking woman of Aguas Frías who work the fields.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altavista Central (open access)

Altavista Central

Pamphlet describing life and tourism in Altavista. The annual kite festival, Festival de las Cometas, has about 5,00 attendees every year. Altavista also hosts a multicultural festival, where residents celebrate their oldest traditions. Heritage tours are also available for those who are interested in knowing the real Altavista.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sistema de Trueke en Santa Elena (open access)

Sistema de Trueke en Santa Elena

Pamphlet describing the market in Santa Elena. Lists of products, services, and classes are provided. New members can fill out a form that describes what they offer and what they would like to see from the market.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vereda el Corazón (open access)

Vereda el Corazón

Pamphlet describes the community of Corazón and its roots of being a farming town. A section is dedicated to the elderly who continue to live youthfully by dancing. Youth groups and other community organizations plan activities in order to bring the town closer together.
Date: unknown
Creator: Alcaldía de Medellín
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: En Altavista Tenemos un Plan] (open access)

[Clipping: En Altavista Tenemos un Plan]

Newspaper clipping describes the plans that the community has for development. A section explains how people of the community are trying to go above and beyond to make sure this project takes place.
Date: unknown
Creator: Altavista Somos
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Ciudad Rural, Numero 72, Julio 2007 (open access)

Ciudad Rural, Numero 72, Julio 2007

Monthly publication in Medellín, Colombia containing six articles that cover, expanding urbanization, local farmers, and a developing hospital. An advertisement page showcases local businesses and services.
Date: July 2007
Creator: Betancur, José Fernando & Rodríguez Marenco, Antonio
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Altavista: Desarrollo color Ladrillo] (open access)

[Clipping: Altavista: Desarrollo color Ladrillo]

Newspaper clipping describes the process and plans for developing Altavista. Community leaders took it upon themselves to do something for their town to improve living conditions. They hope to attract people through ecological tourism and their art.
Date: unknown
Creator: Ciudad Rural
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Conozcamos nuestro corregimiento Altavista (open access)

Conozcamos nuestro corregimiento Altavista

This journal/magazine describes the geography and history of Altavista. A section is dedicated to the farmers of Altavista, who are the pride of the town. Some land is dedicated to vegetable, sugarcane, and fruit crops. Other sections of land are dedicated to the exploitation of soil, in order to extract material for construction.
Date: June 2004
Creator: Colegio Cedepro
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Estructura de un bosque en el Parque Nacional natural "Los Orquideas" (open access)

Estructura de un bosque en el Parque Nacional natural "Los Orquideas"

This is the front matter of a report written by two Biology students from the University of Antioquia. The research presented is a partial requirement to obtain a Biology degree. Only the acknowledgments and table of contents are included.
Date: 1993
Creator: Edinson Muñoz Ciro & Mauricio Cruz Rivera
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Del Olvido no Escapan ni los Muertos] (open access)

[Clipping: Del Olvido no Escapan ni los Muertos]

Newspaper clipping explains that a local cemetery is having many problems. It was not taken care of the way it should have and due to weather, some remains have been exposed. Updates of a man living a double life for the past six years are also included.
Date: unknown
Creator: El Colombiano
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Se Calentó Altavista: 3 Muertos y 3 Heridos] (open access)

[Clipping: Se Calentó Altavista: 3 Muertos y 3 Heridos]

Newspaper clipping describes the deaths of three young men in Mano de Dios, Altavista. Many reports of violence have been issued recently, 3 people have been injured by stray bullets. The police presence in Mano de Dios has increased and altercations with authorities have increased as well.
Date: unknown
Creator: F. Osorio García, Andrés
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Camino de Guaca: Corregimiento de Altavista (open access)

Camino de Guaca: Corregimiento de Altavista

Pamphlet describing the Guaca road in Altavista. It shows various points of interest along the route of Guaca. Lists festivals and events that take place along Guaca. The pamphlet also provides information that highlights the historical significance of this road.
Date: unknown
Creator: Grupo de Vigias del Patrimonio de Altavista
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Historia del barrio San Jose del Manzanillo (open access)

Historia del barrio San Jose del Manzanillo

The Community Action board of San Jose de Manzanillo wrote this report about the history of San Jose. Starting from 1915, with houses made of straw and wood, to its current state. Holidays and food that are special to the community of San Jose are also mentioned. Important local and Community Action board elections are included as well.
Date: July 15, 1986
Creator: Junta de Accion Comunal- San Jose del Manzanillo
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Historia de San José del Manzanillo] (open access)

[Clipping: Historia de San José del Manzanillo]

Newspaper clipping gives a brief overview of the history of San José del Manzanillo. Early Manzanillo had extensive land but was not inhabited. Later, with the help of Catholics, the town was able to build stone roads. This influenced the renaming of Manzanillo to San José del Manzanillo.
Date: unknown
Creator: Loaiza, Angela
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Asesinaron a un Chivero en Belén Rincón] (open access)

[Clipping: Asesinaron a un Chivero en Belén Rincón]

Newspaper clipping describes the murder of a goatkeeper in Belén Rincón. The man was driving down a street when he was shot several times. Police have ruled out the possibility of the event being a robbery, the victim's wallet and other items of value were untouched. The newpaper clipping also reports that two bodies have been found in Rio Porce.
Date: unknown
Creator: Lozano Perafán, Diana
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Hallan la Cabeza de Mujer Descuartizada] (open access)

[Clipping: Hallan la Cabeza de Mujer Descuartizada]

Newspaper clipping headlines the discovery of a head belonging to a dismembered woman. Upon further investigation by the police and firefighters in Itagüí, more body parts have been found. The newspaper clipping also includes information about a dog show, a body found in a river, and other local news.
Date: unknown
Creator: Martinez A., Rodrigo
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Corregimiento de Altavista: Valorar Nuestro Pasado, Reconocer el Presente y Planear Nuestro Futuro (open access)

Corregimiento de Altavista: Valorar Nuestro Pasado, Reconocer el Presente y Planear Nuestro Futuro

This report contains the history of Altavista and what the future might look like for the area. The Table of Contents begins on page 7. The report is split into chapters, each covering a town. Important holidays, myths/legends, geography, and local traditions are discussed.
Date: April 2009
Creator: Mauricio Pérez Flórez
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Memoria Primer Encuentro Mujeres Tejiendo RED (open access)

Memoria Primer Encuentro Mujeres Tejiendo RED

Informational pamphlet trying to recruit new individuals to join the next meeting of Mujeres Tejiendo RED. Pamphlet defines gender and discusses gender awareness.
Date: unknown
Creator: Medellín (Colombia). Alcaldía.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Sabías que 71% del Territorio de Medellín es Rural (open access)

Sabías que 71% del Territorio de Medellín es Rural

Pamphlet describing tourism destinations in five towns (San Sebastián de Palmitas, Santa Elena, San Cristóbal, Altavista, and San Antonio de Prado) located in the rural parts of the Medellín area. It includes contact information for the tourism department related to each township.
Date: unknown
Creator: Medellín (Colombia). Alcaldía.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altavista Rincón de la Historia Local (open access)

Altavista Rincón de la Historia Local

Text provides some historical information about the town of Altavista. Some family members of the town's founders are still alive and give a few statements. A section in the text also discusses the youth of Altavista, where some want to follow their dreams and others end up joining local gangs.
Date: unknown
Creator: Montoya Piedrahíta, Catalina
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Matan a 3 Jóvenes] (open access)

[Clipping: Matan a 3 Jóvenes]

Newspaper clipping describes the murders of three young adults. On a Saturday night, a motorcyclist drove by and fired at the men. One was pronounced dead at the scene, the other two passed away at the hospital. Witnesses described what they saw and authorities assure the community that this event had no connection to the gang activity in the area.
Date: unknown
Creator: Olivares Tobón, Santiago
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Clipping: Hubo Pleito Familiar en pleno levantamiento] (open access)

[Clipping: Hubo Pleito Familiar en pleno levantamiento]

Newspaper clipping describes some violent deaths. A man was shot six times while working and did not survive. He was completing a small task in order to earn a few dollars for his children. In another story, a woman was shot by her boyfriend who was planning to kill her for months. She survived and the man was charged with aggravated femicide.
Date: unknown
Creator: Perafán Lozano, Diana
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altavista Somos, Año 1, Número 1, Abril 2006 (open access)

Altavista Somos, Año 1, Número 1, Abril 2006

Monthly newspaper containing articles and information of interest to the residents of Altavista, a subdivision of the rural areas of Medellín.
Date: unknown
Creator: Pineda, Ramón
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library