Periodical in Portuguese language published since April 6, 1859 in Margão, the capital of Salsete province (Goa). The creation of O Ultramar merged with the history of printing and private press in Goa, since its founder set up the first private Goan typography to serve this title and other publications. Founded by Bernardo Francisco da Costa, a former Goan deputy to the Chamber of Deputies, its property and management was always in the bosom of his family. Inscribed in the tradition of "combatant" and opinion journalism, the title inspired the name of the Partido Ultramarino ("Ultramarine Party") led by the family during the 19th century.
The publication welcomed the Republic with sympathy, albeit with moderate positions. It defended a gradual autonomy, and in 1918 it integrated the protest against the suspension of the Carta Orgânica of 1917 (moderate autonomy charter), supporting a movement for local electoral boycott. It supported the Portuguese military coup of May 28, 1926 and the beginning of dictatorship. In 1930, it went into opposition and fought the Acto Colonial (Colonial Act). It appealed for abstention during the constitutional plebiscite in 1933. Since its foundation, O Ultramar played a key role in the dissemination of Portuguese and European literature, as well as Goan authors.
It was interrupted for three times: 1) between December, 1895 (no.1910, 30.11.1895) and September, 1897 (no. 1911, 18.09.1897) because of the prohibition of all activities related to press in Goa; 2) during two months (dates to be confirmed) in 1911, on the occasion of a plague in Margão; 3) between June, 1937 and May 16, 1939 by governmental prohibition. After the last suspension, it survived for a short time, and ceased after no. 5499, on November 17, 1941. Its main editors were: Bernardo Francisco da Costa (1859-1867), António Anastásio Bruto da Costa (1867-1911), Brás Condorcet Bruto da Costa (1911-1926), Inácio Manuel de Miranda (1926-1932), António Anastásio Bruto da Costa (1933-1941). With abundant collaboration especially of politicians, writers and intellectuals of the Catholic community, it had, more occasionally, relevant contributions from intellectuals of the Hindu community.
Xavier Centre of Historical Research collection is particularly interesting since it has several hand notes that identify authors of unsigned articles of 1930s. Rafael Viegas, the then editor's son, Álvaro Viegas, donated the collection to the institution.
Margão, no. 1 (April 6, 1859) - no. 5499 (Nov.17, 1941)
Weekly (1859-1904), bi-weekly (1905-1941)
Owner and principal editor: Bernardo Francisco da Costa
BNP - BNP (várias cotas todas com falhas) - nº 2 (13 Abr. 1859); n 198 (15 Jan. 1863); nº 284 (8 Set. 1864) - nº 1910 (30 Nov. 1895); nº 1911 (18 Set. 1897) - nº 1931 (5 Fev. 1898); nº 1943 (30 Abr. 1898) - nº 1947 (Maio 1898); nº 2175 (11 Out. 1902); nº 2930 (29 Jan. 1912) - A. 53, nº 2931 (1 Fev. 1912); nº 3063 (26 Maio 1913) - A. 78, nº 5310 (13 Set. 1936) - Ficha bibliográfica | Cota digitalizada, nºs soltos de diversas cotas
BGUC - (cota B-12-49/50) - ano 55, nº 3113 (24.11.1913) - ano 73, nº 4824 (7.09.1931), com muitas falhas e alguns exemplares em m.e. - Ficha bibliográfica
XCHR - 1859-1889, 1894-1940 - Ficha bibliográfica: manual
GSCL - (cotas 539-570) - 1861-1889, 1892-1895, 1900-1941, diversos volumes em m.e. - Ficha bibliográfica: manual
Possibilidade de reconstituição da colecção completa: carece inventário detalhado