Geography: Lima

A two-page rental contract, written in Spanish, dated September 14, 1555, in Lima, Peru. The contract is between Bachiller Gonzalo de Torres, acting on behalf of Comendador Hernando Pizarro, and Juan Alvarez, who is renting property. The document is signed by both parties and represents an early example of a legal document involving a Jewish person in South America.

Handwritten report dated April 1, 1752, in Lima, Peru, concerning the Count of the Towers' attempt to transfer his mayorazgo (family entailed estate) to Spain due to property damage from earthquakes and the death of enslaved laborers. The report also discusses the arrangements of previous generations, the Count's will, and the concerns of the Royal Audiencia regarding the potential consequences of the Count's departure from Lima, including the possibility of Jewish invasion or uprisings.

Collection of three official inheritance documents from colonial Peru (1641-1647), detailing the inheritance of the Abalos family. The documents include the rare signature of Diego de Leon Pinelo. These manuscripts offer insights into legal practices and family history during this period in Lima, Peru. The Leon Pinelo family is known for its association with Crypto-Jews in colonial Lima.

An engraving depicting the Rue des Juifs (Jews' Street) in Lima, Peru. The image, likely dating to circa 1866, shows a street scene with details related to the historical context of the street's name, which is linked to the persecution of Jews by the Holy Inquisition. The description provided by the donor highlights the street's association with a painting depicting the torture of Jews and the placement of tablets with names of accused Jews near a cathedral door.