Antigua research -- social space?

we are students studying in guatemala city, currently doing
some field work in antigua (during semana santa!)
we need to find info primarily on the social space and
social structure of antigua
- who lives in antigua (social classes)?
- where/ what parts do they live in?
- what do they do (occupation)?
- how has the rise in tourism affected the city?
- also any general historical info would be great
if anyone has any ideas on any of this stuff it would be
GREATLY appreciated!!
or if you know of any great sources
thanks so much!

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1. Research Added by: Bob (bklinge1@san.rr.com)
   [Timestamp: Sun 4 April, 17:42 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   I wish I could help you but no current contacts at any of the
   appropriate universities or ministeries. If you publish your
   results I really would like to be able to see them. Sounds
   like a fascinating project.
   

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2. stop by Added by: Nancy (ecovision@inter.net.gt)
   [Timestamp: Mon 5 April, 2:23 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   While you are here, stop by and we can talk.
   VISION 3a. Ave Norte #3 (behind the cathedral)-
   We can look at your questions and see what info I have.
   Also, check out CIRMA on 4a. Calle Oriente (corner of 4
   calle and 3 avenida) for some info.
   The best way to get info is to talk with locals and walk
   around...
   sounds like a great project -
   -Nancy
   ecovision@inter.net.gt

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3. university Added by: Luis (lfprieto@mailexcite.com)
   [Timestamp: Tue 6 April, 5:36 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   You have to contact the social dept. in Universidad Landivar
   and/or Universidad Fco. Marroquin, they will even be
   interested in the results and help you with logistics, also
   try to contact Inguat: they should be the most interested in
   knowing what is happening in Antigua, and would have to give
   you all the support you need, remenber is a goverment run
   office, so it can be hard to find the right person to talk
   to. if you want the name and tel. for Landivar I can help,
   It is 2 blocks from my house, and I go once a week.
   In any case good luck with your big project

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4. something else Added by: Luis (lfprieto@mailexcite.com)
   [Timestamp: Thu 8 April, 5:45 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   both Landivar and Marroquin Universities have a tourist
   administration and bla bla something careers, try to talk to
   teachers, maybe they can ask their students to do the same
   reseach project... it is a win win situation for both
   parties, by the way I thought you lived in Antigua and not
   here in the city, good luck

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