FGV CPDOC makes Getúlio Vargas Archive available for free download
Project compiles approximately 30,000 original documents, including the former president's diaries, resignation letters, and the authentic testament letter from 1954
The Center for Research and Documentation of Contemporary Brazilian History (FGV CPDOC) has recently made available online and for free the personal archive of Getúlio Vargas, gathering approximately 30,000 original documents now accessible to researchers, journalists, professors, students, and other interested parties.
The collection includes correspondence, speeches, notes, annotations, and especially the 13 diaries initiated in 1930, after the Revolution victory, which blend political reflections with personal records. Among the historically significant documents are the resignation letters from 1932 and 1945, as well as the authentic testament letter from 1954, recently donated by his granddaughter, Celina Vargas do Amaral Peixoto.
The digitization of the archive began 20 years ago, and over time, new donations have been incorporated, culminating in this unprecedented milestone of full public access. With this initiative, CPDOC reinforces its commitment to preserving, organizing, and democratizing access to essential documents for understanding Brazil's political trajectory.
Access the complete collection: Getúlio Vargas Archive – CPDOC
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