GUIDE TO CATHOLIC RECORDS ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.
Volume 3: Western United States
California: CA-104
Santa Barbara Mission. Library, and Franciscans. Santa Barbara Province. Archives
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Phone: 805-682-4713 Extension 152
Alternate online guide: Documentary Relations of the Southwest (DRSW)
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History: The Franciscans (a.k.a. Order of Friars Minor), founded by St. Francis of Assisi (Italy), 1209, self-identify with the post-nominal initials, “O.F.M.” Established in 1915, the Santa Barbara Province succeeded the St. John the Baptist Province (Archives: Cincinnati, Ohio; archives bulk: St. Michaels and Tucson, Arizona) in administering the following Native American missions in Arizona and California:
1915-present |
St. Catherine (Tohono O’odham), Topawa, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1915-present |
St. Augustine Mission (Tohono O’odham), Chuichu, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1915-present |
St. Elizabeth Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cockleburr, near Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1915-present |
Coyote Village Mission (Tohono O’odham), Coyote Fields?, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1915-present |
San Pedro Village Mission (Tohono O’odham), San Pedro, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1915-1956 |
Ss. Simon and Jude Mission (Tohono O’odham), Gila Bend, near Gila Bend Reservation, Arizona |
1915-1925 (transferred to Monterey-Los Angeles Diocese) |
Santa Ysabel Mission/ Asistencia (Kumiai), Santa Ysabel, California |
1917-present |
Vaf Kuech Village Mission (Tohono O’odham), Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1920-1940 (closed?) |
Cowlic Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cowlic, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1920-1950 (transferred to Camboni Missionaries) |
San Antonio de Pala Mission (Cahuilla, Kumiai, Cupeño), Pala, Pala Reservation, California |
1921-1952 (no longer Native) |
St. Boniface School (Cahuilla, Serrano, Cupeño), Riverside, California |
1922-present |
St. Dominic Mission (Kumiai, Cupeño, Yuma), Mesa Grande-San Pasquale Reservations, California |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Francis Mission (Maricopa), Ak-chin, Ak-chin Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Peter Church (Pima), Bapchule, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Paschal Mission (Maricopa, Pima), Blackwater, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-present |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission (Yaqui), Guadalupe, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Michael Mission (Maricopa, Pima), Sacaton Flats, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Anthony Mission (Pima), Sacaton, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Francis of Assisi Mission (Pima), Salt River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. Anne Mission (Maricopa, Pima), Santan, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-present |
San Xavier del Bac Mission (Pima, Tohono O’odham), Tucson, San Xavier Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1992 (transferred to Phoenix Diocese) |
St. John the Baptist Church (Pima), Laveen/ Komatke, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-1990 (closed) |
St. John the Baptist School (Apache, Pima, Tohono O’odham), Laveen/ Komatke, Gila River Reservation, Arizona |
1922-present |
St. Joseph Mission (Apache), Mescalero, Mescalero Reservation, New Mexico |
1924-present |
St. Francis Church (Apache), Whiteriver, Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona |
1924-1952 (transferred to San Diego Diocese) |
St. Mary Chapel (Cahuilla, Serrano, Cupeño), Banning, Morongo Reservation, California |
1928-2010s (transferred to Gallup Diocese) |
St. Catherine Mission (Apache), Cibecue, Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona |
1928-2010s (transferred to Gallup Diocese) |
St. Anthony Mission (Apache), Cedar Creek, Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona |
1930-1950 (transferred to Camboni Missionaries) |
St. James Mission (Cahuilla, Kumiai, Cupeño, Yuma), Valley Center, California |
1930-1950 (transferred to Camboni Missionaries) |
St. Michael Mission (Kumiai), Pechanga Reservation, California |
1930-1950 (transferred to Camboni Missionaries) |
St. Bartholomew Mission (Cahuilla, Kumiai, Cupeño), Rincon Reservation, California |
1930-present |
Lady of the Sacred Heart Mission (Tohono O’odham), Covered Wells, Arizona |
1930-present |
St. Clare Mission (Tohono O’odham), Anegam, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
St. Elizabeth Mission (Tohono O’odham), Santa Rosa, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
St. Mary Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cobabi, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
Queen of Angels/ Our Lady of Angels Mission (Tohono O’odham), San Miguel, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cowlic, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
St. Aloysius Mission (Tohono O’odham), Big Field, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1930-present |
San Jose Mission (Tohono O’odham), Pisinemo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1932-1970 (closed?) |
St. Margaret Mary Chapel (Tohono O’odham), Emika, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1938-present |
San Serafin Mission (Tohono O’odham), Ak Chin, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
San Carlos Mission (Apache), San Carlos, San Carlos Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church (Tohono O’odham), Sells, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Paschal Mission (Tohono O’odham), Vamori, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Santa Cruz Mission (Tohono O’odham), Santa Cruz, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Our Lady of Lourdes Mission (Tohono O’odham), Little Tucson, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Paul Mission (Tohono O’odham), Fresnal, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Anthony Mission (Tohono O’odham), Gu Vo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Sacred Heart Mission (Tohono O’odham), Comobabi, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Agatha/ St. Maurice Mission (Tohono O’odham), Sil Nakya, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Santa Rosa Ranch Mission (Tohono O’odham), Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Martin Mission (Tohono O’odham), Gunsight, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
Immaculate Conception/ Santa Maria Mission (Tohono O’odham), Ventana, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1940-present |
St. Anthony Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cold Fields, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-1960 (closed) |
San Ignacio Mission (Pima, Tohono O’odham), San Ignacio, Arizona |
1950-1960 (transferred to Tucson Diocese) |
Sacred Heart Church (Chemehuevi, Cocopa, Havasupai, Mohave, Hualapai, Yavapai), Parker, Colorado River Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
Ss. Peter and Paul/ St. Rafael Mission (Tohono O’odham), Menegers Dam, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
St. Simon Mission (Tohono O’odham), San Simon, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
St. Therese Mission (Tohono O’odham), Pia Oik, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
San Isidro Mission (Tohono O’odham), Havana Nakya, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
Queenswell Village/ Queen’s Wells Mission (Tohono O’odham), Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
St. Barbara Mission (Tohono O’odham), Vaya Chin, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
Santa Maria Mission (Tohono O’odham), Nolic, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
Choulic Mission (Tohono O’odham), Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1950-present |
St. Mary Mission (Tohono O’odham), South Hickiwan, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Big Flats Chapel (Tohono O’odham), Big Flats, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Cubo Chapel (Tohono O’odham), Cubo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Copeka Chapel (Tohono O’odham), Copeka, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Lourdes Church and School (Tohono O’odham), Lourdes, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Pacinimo Church and School (Tohono O’odham), Pacinimo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
San Lorenzo Chapel (Tohono O’odham), San Lorenzo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Ca. 1950 (closed?) |
Wahewa Vo Chapel (Tohono O’odham), Wahewa Vo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
St. Ignatius Mission (Tohono O’odham), North Komelic, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
St. Mary Magdalene Mission (Tohono O’odham), Kohatk, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
St. Francis Mission (Tohono O’odham), South Hickiwan, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
San Isidro Mission (Tohono O’odham), Sikul Himatk, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
Mount Carmel Mission (Tohono O’odham), San Carmelo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1960-present |
St. Jude Mission (Tohono O’odham), South Komelic, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1970-present |
Santa Cruz Mission (Tohono O’odham), Charco 27, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1970-present |
Santa Cruz Mission (Tohono O’odham), Komovo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1970-present |
St. Louis Mission (Tohono O’odham), San Luis, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1980-present |
St. Francis Mission (Tohono O’odham), Whitehorse Pass, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1980-present |
St. Clare Mission (Tohono O’odham), Cockleburr, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1980-present |
St. Anthony Mission (Tohono O’odham), Jackrabbitt, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
1980-present |
San Jose Mission (Tohono O’odham), Pisinemo, Tohono O’odham Reservation, Arizona |
Santa Barbara Mission. Library, and Franciscans. Santa Barbara Province. Archives:
Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans:
Inclusive dates: 1521-ongoing
Volume: Ca. 101 cubic feet
Description: 2 repository units include Native Catholic records:
Santa Barbara Mission. Library:
Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans:
Inclusive dates: 1521-ongoing
Volume: Ca. 50 cubic feet (20 file cabinets and 10 drawers of microfilm)
Description: 4 collections include Native Catholic records:
/1 “Junípero Serra Collection”
Inclusive dates: 1698-1947
Volume: Ca. 37 cubic feet (75,000 pages)
Description: Correspondence and reports to, from, and about Fray Junípero Serra, O.F.M., which are arranged chronologically online, http://www.sbmal.org/juniperoserra.html; re: primarily Spanish Franciscan evangelization of American Indians in Alta and Baja California; major correspondents include Captain Juan Bautista de Anza, Fray Juan Crespi, O.F.M., Commander Pedro Fages, President General Fray Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, O.F.M., Governor Felipe de Neve, Fray Francisco Palou, O.F.M., Fray Tomás de la Peña, O.F.M., Commander Fernando Rivera y Moncada, and President General Fray Junípero Serra, O.F.M. (Santo Evangelico Province, 1769-1784).
/2 “California Mission Documents, Volumes 1-4”
Inclusive dates: 1521-1853
Volume: Ca. 12 cubic feet (5,000 documents)
Description: Arranged chronologically online; re: primarily Spanish Franciscan evangelization of American Indians in Alta and Baja California
A. Correspondence and Reports, 1521-1852, 1,682 letters plus reports and account books and microfilm; major correspondents include Bishop Joseph Sadoc Alemany y Conill, O.P., Governor José Joaquín Arrillaga, Fray Juan Cortéz, O.F.M., Fray Juan Crespi, O.F.M., Fray Narcisco Durán, O.F.M., Governor José María Echeandia, Commander Pedro Fages, Visitor General José de Gálvez, Bishop Francisco José María Gonzáles Vincente García Diego y Moreno, O.F.M., Fray Antonio Jimeno, O.F.M., Fray José Joaquín Jimeno, O.F.M., President General Fray Fermín Francisco de Lasuén O.F.M. (Santo Evangelico Province,1785-1803), Fray Baldomero López, O.F.M., Padre Ramón López, O.P., Governor Felipe de Neve, Fray Francisco Palou, O.F.M., President General Fray Mariano Payeras, O.F.M. (Santo Evangelico Province, 1815-1819), Fray Tomás de la Peña, O.F.M., Fray Antonio Peyri, O.F.M., Governor Pio Pico, Commander Fernando Rivera y Moncada, Bishop Francisco Rousset de Jesús y Rosas, O.F.M., Fray José María Gonzáles Rubio, O.F.M., Fray Francisco de Jesús Sánchez, O.F.M., Fray José Sánchez, O.F.M., Fray Vincente Francisco de Sarría, O.F.M., Fray José Señán O.F.M.(Santo Evangelico Province,1820- 1823), Governor Pablo Vincente de Solá, and President General Fray Estevan Tapis, O.F.M. (Santo Evangelico Province, 1803-1812).
B. “Reports, Statistical Tables, and Lists,” 1769-1938, approximately 10 cubic feet plus microfilm; divided into general reports followed by mission reports arranged alphabetically by location.
1. Lists of missionaries serving individual missions of Alta and Baja California, 1796-1821, 27 lists, 2-3 pages each
2. Statistical tables [“estados”] based on mission reports [“informes”] enumerating spiritual and material development, 1784-1831, 43 tables
3. General biennial reports, 1793-1828, 15 reports, 3-6 pages each
4. Annual and biennial mission reports, with a few missing and none from San Juan Capistrano Mission, 1774-1832, 431 reports, 1-4 pages each
5. La Purísima Concepción de Maria Santisima Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 16 biennial reports; plus translations
6. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
7. San Antonio de Padua Mission, 1774, 1797-1832, 24 annual and 16 biennial reports
8. San Buenaventura Mission, 1797-1831, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
9. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, 1795-1832, 37 annual and 20 biennial reports
10. San Diego de Alcalá Mission, 1776-1832, 27 annual and 17 biennial reports
11. San Fernando Rey de España Mission, 1797-1832, 24 annual and 15 biennial reports
12. San Francisco de Asís [Dolores] Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
13. San Francisco Solano Mission, 1824-1832, 9 annual and 4 biennial reports
14. San Gabriel Arcángel Mission, 1810-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
15. San José de Guadalupe Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
16. San Juan Bautista Mission, 1797-1832, 20 annual and 17 biennial reports
17. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Mission, 1774, 1797-1832, 26 annual and 15 biennial reports
18. San Luís Rey de Francia Mission, 1810-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
19. San Miguel Arcángel Mission, 1797-1829, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
20. San Rafael Arcángel Mission, 1818-1832, 16 annual and 6 biennial reports
21. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 14 biennial reports
22. Santa Clara de Asís Mission, 1777, 1799-1832, 23 annual and 16 biennial reports
23. Santa Cruz Mission, 1797-1832, 23 annual and 17 biennial reports
24. Santa Inés Mission, 1804-1832, 21 annual and 8 biennial reports
25. Zacatecan Franciscan reports from Missions San Carlos de Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Juan Bautista, Dolores, San Rafael, San Francisco Solano, and Soledad-San Antonio, 1840-1841, 7 reports
26. General statistical reports on sacraments and burials: 1811-1831, 20 reports
27. General statistical reports on select sacraments and ceremonies: 1808-1831, 22 reports
28. Mission annual statistical reports on select sacraments and ceremonies; some are missing, 1806-1832, 363 reports
29. La Purísima Concepción de Maria Santisima Mission, 1812-1832, 20 reports
30. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Mission, 1808-1832, 23 reports
31. San Antonio de Padua Mission, 1806-1832, 22 reports
32. San Buenaventura Mission, 1808-1832, 18 reports
33. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, 1808-1832, 23 reports
34. San Diego de Alcalá Mission, 1808-1832, 21 reports
35. San Fernando Rey de España Mission, 1809-1832, 22 reports
36. San Francisco de Asís Mission, 1808-1821, 12 reports
37. San Francisco Solano Mission, 1827-1832, 6 reports
38. San Gabriel Arcángel Mission, 1808-1832, 20 reports
39. San José de Guadalupe Mission, 1808-1830, 17 reports
40. San Juan Bautista Mission, 1808-1832, 23 reports
41. San Juan Capistrano Mission, 1808-1832, 23 reports
42. San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Mission, 1813-1832, 16 reports
43. San Luís Rey de Francia Mission, 1809-1832, 23 reports
44. San Miguel Arcángel Mission, 1808-1832, 22 reports
45. San Rafael Arcángel Mission, 1825-1830, 6 reports
46. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1812-1821, 10 reports
47. Santa Clara de Asís Mission, 1808-1832, 21 reports
48. Santa Cruz Mission, 1809-1829, 15 reports
49. Santa Inés Mission, 1808-1832, 20 reports
50. Sacramental and miscellaneous registries, 24 volumes
51. Apostolic College of Our Lady of Sorrows, 1837-1859, 1 volume (1,215 entries, [mostly non-Native Americans?]); burials
52. La Purísima Concepción de Maria Santisima Mission, 1806-1834, 1 volume; Accounts [typescript]
53. Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Mission, 1792-1795, 1894, 1 volume (216 entries before 1894, Native Americans); confirmations
54. San Antonio de Oquitoa Mission, Sonora, Mexico, 1781-1816, 1 volume; baptisms
55. San José de Guadalupe Mission, 1835-1855, 1894, 1 volume (681 entries); confirmations
56. San José de Guadalupe Mission, 1837-1859, 1 volume (1,215 entries, [mostly non-Native Americans?]); burials
57. San Luís Rey de Francia Mission, 1806-1833, 1 volume; Patentes and Inventories, [inventories]
58. San Luís Rey de Francia Mission, 1811, undated, 2 volumes; padron
59. San Luís Rey de Francia Mission, 1847, 1 volume; accounts
60. Santa Bárbara Mission and Presidio, 1787-1815, 4 volumes; accounts
61. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1785-1812, 1 volume; inventories [goods received]
62. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1786-1836, 1 volume; Libro de Ordenes [correspondence from civil and church authorities]
63. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1786-1836, 1 volume; Libro de Patentes [correspondence and annual reports from individual missions]
64. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1786-1858, 1 volume (4,771 entries); baptisms
65. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1787-1841, 1 volume (3,397 entries, Native Americans); burials
66. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1787-1857, 1 volume (1,427 entries, mostly Native Americans); marriages
67. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1815, 1 volume (number 15); padron
68. Santa Bárbara Presidio, 1782-1873, 1 volume (2,245 entries, both Native and non-Native Americans); burials
69. Santa Bárbara Presidio, Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 1783-1912, 1 volume (2,058 entries, [mostly non-Native Americans?]); burials
70. Santa Inés Mission, 1830-1838, 1 volume; accounts
71. Apostolic privileges and notices, protocols for receiving bishop’s representatives, undated, 1 volume
72. Correspondence between Bishop García and Fray Rubio, 1850-1882, 1 volume; Libro Borrado [facsimile]
73. Memorias of California of Governor Juan B. Alvarado, 1769-1847, 1 volume; transcript
74. Miscellaneous matters by Fray Narcisco Duran, undated, 1 volume
75. Inventories, 1768, 1833-1858, 17 volumes
76. San Xavier del Bac Mission, Arizona, 1768, 2 volumes
77. San Antonio de Padua Mission, 1846, 1 volume
78. San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Mission, 1835, 1 volume
79. San Diego de Alcalá Mission, 1834, 1 volume
80. San Fernando Rey de España Mission, 1849, 1 volume
81. San Francisco Solano Mission, undated, 2 volumes
82. San José de Guadalupe Mission, 1833, 1837, 1842, 3 volumes
83. Santa Clara de Asís Mission, 1851, 1 volume
84. Santa Bárbara Mission, 1834-1858, 5 volumes
85. Diaries, 1777-1934, 30 volumes by 19 authors
86. Fray Pedro Font, O.F.M., Colorado River [typescript], 1777, 672 pages
87. Don José Antonio Vildosola, Sonora [transcript], 1789, 11 pages
88. Fray Juan Mariner, O.F.M., from/to San Diego de Alcála and Las Flores Missions, 1795, 4 pages; transcript
89. Fray Vincente de Santa Maria, O.F.M., from/to San Buenaventura and San Gabriel Arcángel Missions, 1795, 4 pages
90. Hermenegildo Sal, to San Francisco de Asís Mission, 1795, 4 pages
91. Fray Antonio Danti, O.F.M., to San Francisco de Asís Mission, 1795, 3 pages
92. Fray Lasuen, O.F.M., to San Juan Capistrano Mission, 1797, 3 pages
93. Fray José Maria de Zalvidea, O.F.M., from/to Santa Barbara and San Gabriel Arcángel Missions, 1806, 4 pages
94. Fray Pedro Munoz, O.F.M., from/to San Juan Bautista and San Fernando Rey de España Missions, 1797, 29 pages
95. Fray José Viader, O.F.M., from/to San José de Guadalupe and San Juan Bautista Missions, 1810, 10 pages
96. Fray José Viader, O.F.M., from/to San José de Guadalupe and Santa Clara de Asís Missions, 1810, 6 pages
97. Fray Ramon Abella, O.F.M., to San Francisco de Asís Mission, 1811, 14 pages
98. Fray Mariano Payeras, O.F.M., from/to San Francisco de Asís to San Rafael Arcángel Missions [transcript], 1817, 5 pages
99. Fray Joaquin Pasqual Nuez, O.F.M., from/to San Gabriel Arcángel and Mojave Desert Mission, 1819, 10 pages
100. Frays Mariano Payeras, O.F.M. and José Sanchez, O.F.M., from/to San Diego de Alcála to San Gabriel Arcángel Missions, 1821, 25 pages
101. Fray Blas Ordaz, O.F.M., to Sacramento Valley, 1821, 27 pages
102. Fray Mariano Payeras, O.F.M., to Fort Ross, 1822, 12 pages
103. Fray José Maria Romo, O.F.M., from/to Egypt and Santa Bárbara Mission, 1868-1875, 324 pages
104. Rev. Zephyrin Engelhardt, O.F.M., California mission history and travels, 1901-1934, 12 volumes
105. Catechetical formularies [preguntas y respuestas], 1812-1815, 19 items
106. Biographical sketches of Franciscans, 1817, 1820, 2 items
107. In hand of Fray Vincente Francisco de Sarria, O.F.M., 1817, 20 pages
108. and general report on missions, in hand of Fray Mariano Payeras, O.F.M., 1820, 14 pages
109. Confesionarios [confession handbooks], before 1823, 2 items
110. In hand of Fray José Señán, O.F.M., Spanish and unidentified Native American language, before 1823, 36 pages
111. Spanish and Tarahumara, before 1823, 23 pages
112. Sermons, 1768-before 1875, 27 items; authored by Fray Narcisco Durán, O.F.M., Bishop Francisco José María Gonzáles Vincente García Diego y Moreno, O.F.M., and Fray José María Gonzáles Rubio, O.F.M.
C. Other Franciscan Mission Records Before 1860, 1528-1859, 34 items plus microfilm; arranged by type of record and pertain to miscellaneous Franciscan evangelization in Alta California and elsewhere, mostly during the Spanish era.
1. California maps and architectural drawings pertaining to various missions, 1802-1859, 12 items
2. Cuba and Florida, transcripts and notes, ca. 1528-1841, 4 items
3. Mexico, reports, 1596-1800, 6 items
4. New Mexico, reports from Laguna, San Felipe, San Antonio de Senecu, Santa Fe, and Santo Tomás de Abiquiu, 1581-1811, 11 items
5. Peru, report, 1789, 1 item 6. “Music Collection,” 1773-1841, undated, 5 volumes; re: Spanish era music
/3 “Apostolic College (Our Lady of Sorrows) Documents”
Inclusive dates: 1853-1925
Volume: Ca. 1 cubic foot (756 letters and related items plus microfilm)
Description: Arranged chronologically online; re: primarily Franciscan concerns in Alta and Baja California with only indirect relationships to Native Americans; notable correspondents: Fray Joseph Sadoc Alemany y Conill, O.P., Padre Thaddeus Amat y Brusi, C.M., Fray Narcisco Durán, O.F.M., Bishop Francisco José María Gonzáles Vincente García Diego y Moreno, O.F.M., Fray José Godayol, O.F.M., Fray Baldomero López, O.F.M., Fray Antonio Peyri, O.F.M., Fray Bernardino de Portu Romantino, O.F.M., Fray José María Romo, O.F.M., Fray Francisco de Jesús Sánchez, O.F.M., Fray José Sánchez, O.F.M., Fray Vincente Francisco de Sarría, O.F.M., and Fray Estevan Tapis, O.F.M.
/4 “Alexander S. Taylor Collection”
Inclusive dates: ca. 1850s-1870s
Volume: Ca. .4 cubic foot (4 volumes)
Description: Scrapbooks of clippings; re: Spanish Franciscan missions in California.
Franciscans. Santa Barbara Province. Archives:
Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans:
Inclusive dates: 1861-ongoing
Volume: Ca. 51 cubic feet
Description: 4 collections include Native Catholic records:
/1 Santa Barbara Franciscan Mission Records
Inclusive dates: 1889-ongoing
Volume: Ca. 12 cubic feet
Description: Arranged alphabetically by state and there under by place and parish with selected stations continued at the end; re: architectural drawings, correspondence, chronicles, history notes, black & white and a few color photographs, annual reports, financial records, maps, news clippings, and scrapbooks
A. Arizona, Bapchule, St. Peter Mission and School, 1906-1949, undated, approximately .4 cubic foot (4 folders); re: includes church murals by Jimmie Lee; notable correspondents: Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Rev. John B. Tennelly, S.S. [Sulpicians]) and Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity (Manitowoc, Wisconsin)
B. Arizona, Laveen (Komatke), St. John the Baptist School, 1895-2000, undated, 1 cubic foot; notable correspondents: Rev. Novatus Benzing, O.F.M., Rev. Justin Deutsch, O.F.M., Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, O.F.M., Rev. Nicholas Perschl, O.F.M., Rev. Henry Stendeback, O.F.M., Rev. Severin Westhoff, O.F.M., Rev. Antoine Willenbrink, O.F.M., Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Rev. John B. Tennelly, S.S., and Rev. William Hughes), and Sister M. Killian, C.S.J. [Sisters of St. Joseph] (re: 1938 departure of community)
C. Arizona, McNary, St. Anthony Mission, 1960-1964, 1 folder; re: correspondence and photographs
D. Arizona, Parker, Sacred Heart Mission, 1945-1980, approximately .5 cubic foot
E. Arizona, Phoenix, St. Mary Church, 1897-1965, .3 cubic foot; re: photographs
F. Arizona, Sacaton, Missions, 1946-1990, volume unknown; re; correspondence
G. Arizona, San Carlos, San Carlos Mission, 1918-1933, 1995, 2 folders; re: correspondence and photographs; notable correspondents: Rev. Justin Deutsch, O.F.M., Rev. Gerard Brennecke, O.F.M., and Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Monsignor William Ketcham)
H. Arizona, Topawa, San Solano Missions, 1925-1991, 1 cubic foot; notable correspondents: Rev. Novatus Benzing, O.F.M., Rev. Justin Deutsch, O.F.M., Rev. Daniel Matson, O.F.M., Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, O.F.M.
I. Arizona, Tucson, San Xavier del Bac Mission, 1901-2003, undated, 2.5 cubic feet; re: also includes San José de Tumacacori Mission history notes and map; notable authors and correspondents: Rev. Celestin Chin, O.F.M., Rev. Tibertius Deaver, O.F.M., Rev. Kierian McCarthy, O.F.M., Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, O.F.M., Rev. Oscar Praeses, O.F.M., Rev. Tibertius Wand, O.F.M., Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Charles S. Lusk, Monsignor William Ketcham, Rev. William Hughes, and Rev. John B. Tennelly, S.S.), and Senator Barry Goldwater
J. Arizona, Whiteriver, St. Francis Mission, 1918-1958, undated, 1 cubic foot; notable authors and correspondents: Rev. Justin Deutsch, O.F.M., Rev. Augustine Schwartz, O.F.M., Rev. Fidelis Voss, O.F.M., and Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Rev. William Hughes)
K. California, Winterhaven [near Fort Yuma, Arizona], St. Thomas Mission, 1914-1968, undated, approximately .5 cubic foot; notable correspondents: Rev. Novatus Benzing, O.F.M., Rev. Tibertius Wand, O.F.M., Rev. Lucius Zittier, O.F.M., Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Charles S. Lusk, Monsignor William Ketcham and Rev. William Hughes), and Arch/Dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego and San Diego
L. California, Banning, Precious Blood Church, 1922-1952, approximately .5 cubic foot; notable correspondents: Rev. Arnold Paroline, O.F.M., and Rev. Cletus Tipper, O.F.M.
M. California, Banning, St. Boniface School, 1889-1962, 2 cubic feet; notable correspondents: Rev. Gerard Brennecke, O.F.M., Rev. Marcian Bucher, O.F.M., Rev. Justin Deutsch, O.F.M., Rev. Philemon Toepfloer, O.F.M., and Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions (Monsignor William Hughes and Rev. John B. Tennelly, S.S.)
N. California, Lakeport, St. Mary Church, 1892-1970, approximately .5 cubic foot; re: includes St. Turibius Mission, Kelseyville; notable correspondents: Rev. Gregorius Kuepper, O.F.M., Rev. Walfrid Rompe, O.F.M., Rev. Philomen Toepfer, O.F.M., and Sacred Heart Franciscan Province; includes German
O. California, Oakland, Yaqui Indians, undated; 1 folder; re photographs
P. California, San Luis Rey de Francia Mission (part Indian?), 1940s-1950s; .6 cubic foot; re: photographs
Q. California, Santa Margarita, Red Wind Indian Center (Chumash), 1973- 1975, undated; 4 folders; re: correspondence R. New Mexico, Mescalero, St. Joseph Mission, 1919-2001; 1 cubic foot
/2 Bonaventure Oblasser Manuscript Collection
Inclusive dates: 1908-1977 (bulk, 1908-1950)
Volume: 3.2 cubic feet
Description: Rev. Oblasser General Correspondence Series, 1908-1962, 3.2 cubic feet; notable correspondents: politicians Carl T. Hayden and George W.P. Hunt, Bureau of Indian Affairs officials Charles Burke and John Collier, scholars Herbert Bolton and Frank Lockwood, and church officials among the Franciscans, Bureau of Catholic Indian Missions, and the Marquette League for Catholic Indian Missions; re: parishes and schools served by Oblasser:
A. 1908-1923, 1 box; re: St. Elizabeth Church (non-Indian), Oakland, California, 1908-1910, St. John the Baptist Mission and School (Pima and Maricopa?), 1910-1913, San Xavier del Bac Mission (Tohono O'odham), Arizona, 1913-1916, “Old” San Solano Mission (Tohono O'odham), Cababi, Arizona, 1916-1922, “New” San Solano Mission (Tohono O'odham), Topawa, Arizona, 1922-1923
B. 1924-1937, 3 boxes; re: “New” San Solano Mission (Tohono O'odham), Topawa, Arizona
C. 1938-1941, 1 box; re: “New” San Solano Mission (Tohono O'odham), Topawa, Arizona, 1938-1939, San Luis Rey Mission (formerly Native American), California, 1939-1941
D. 1941-1947, 1 box; re: Santa Isabel Mission (Kumiai, Cupeño, Yuma), 1941-1947
E. 1947-1951, 1 box; re: Santa Isabel Mission (Kumiai, Cupeño, Yuma), 1947-1948
F. 1952-1962, 1 box, re: Santa Isabel Mission (Kumiai, Cupeño, Yuma), 1952-1962
G. Subject File Series, 1908-1977, undated; related correspondence includes:
1. Catholic Indian Outing Service, 1932-1933, 1 folder
2. “Cross Over the Desert,” 1937, 1 folder
3. Education: Pimeria Alta, 1956, 1 folder
4. “Franciscans Take Charge of Yuma, Arizona,” ca. 1926?, 1 folder
5. “Founding of Tucson,” undated, 1 folder
6. Interview of Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, O.F.M. by Bernard Fontana, 1959, 1 folder
7. Library of Piman Research, 1959-1962, 1 folder
8. Miscellaneous, ca. 1942, 1 folder
9. Missions/ missionary activities, 1908-1952, 1 folder
10. Mission Board [Santa Barbara Province Franciscans?], 1957-1961, 1 folder
11. Prayers in Tohono O’odham, undated, 1 folder
12. St. John’s Mission Census, Komatke, Arizona, 1910-1912, 1 folder
13. San José Mission/ St. Nicholas Center (Tohono O’odham, Yaqui), Tucson, Arizona, 1977, 1 folder
14. San Xavier Historical Data, Arizona, 1922, 1 folder
15. U.S. Department of Justice, Papago Tribe vs. United States, Docket 345, Land Tenure Among the Papago, 1956-1960, 1 folder
/3 Bonaventure Oblasser Photograph Collection
Inclusive dates: 1861-ca. 1968, undated
Volume: Ca. 35.4 cubic feet (59 albums)
Description: Numbered albums of photographs (all black and white prints unless noted otherwise; many with captions or descriptions), news clippings, and photocopies of diaries, journals, and sacramental records compiled by Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, (1885-1967), O.F.M.:
A. Volume 1: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, 1922, undated; photographs numbered 1-89; re: Franciscans, St. John the Baptist Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and unidentified religious sisters and Native American women
B. Volume 2: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, 1915- 1917, [undated?]; photographs numbered 90-222; re: [mission name?] Gila Bend Mission, San José de Tumacacori Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and Yaqui and unidentified Indians, native celebrations, Cardinal Dennis Joseph Dougherty and Bishop Daniel James Gercke
C. Volume 3: Franciscan Missions and Other Places in Arizona, undated; includes black & white postcards; re: Casa Grande Monument, Fort McDowell Reservation, Maricopa Wells, Tohono O’odham and Yaqui Indians, and native celebrations
D. Volume 4: Franciscan Missions and Other Places in Arizona, 1947-1948, [undated?]; includes black & white postcards; re: San Agustin Mission, and [San Carlos?] Apache Reservation, San José de Tumacacori Mission, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and native celebrations
E. Volume 5: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, ca. 1968; 61 copy prints from Arizona State Museum; re: interior views and restoration work at San Xavier del Bac Mission by Heloa Tiewes
F. Volume 6: Spanish Jesuit Missions in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, ca. 1903-1930, [undated?]; re: San Cayetano de Calabazas Mission, undated, Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera Mission, 1903, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi Mission, 1928, San José de Ímuris Mission, 1930, Santa María Magdalena Mission (with Yaqui Indians), 1921, San Ignacio Mission, San José de Tumacacori Mission, 1928, and San Pedro y San Pablo del Tubutama Mission, 1928
G. Volume 7: Spanish Jesuit Missions in Sonora, Mexico, 1955; re: unidentified missions in Sonora
H. Volume 8: Spanish Franciscan and Jesuit Missions and Other Places in Arizona, undated; includes black & white and color postcards; re: Casa Grande Monument, San José de Tumacacori Mission, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi Mission, and San Xavier del Bac Mission, and unidentified Indians
I. Volume 9: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, undated; re: Apache, Tohono O’odham, and Yaqui Indians, native celebrations, and unidentified missions
J. Volume 10: Franciscan Missions in Arizona and California, undated; re: San José de Tumacacori Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and Spanish Franciscan missions in California
K. Volume 11: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, undated; re: Apache and Pima Indians and unidentified religious sisters and missions
L. Volume 12: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, 1900s1940s; re: Apache and Pima Indians, St. John the Baptist School activities, Catholic Pima Congress, and native celebrations
M. Volume 13: Franciscans, Native Americans, and Archaeological Artifacts in Arizona, undated; includes black & white and color postcards; re: Apache Indians, artifacts, Franciscans, and houses; photos by International Harvester Company
N. Volume 14: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Archaeological Sites in Arizona, undated; re: St. John the Baptist School activities, Rev. Bonaventure Oblasser, O.F.M., native celebrations, and unidentified archaeological sites and missions
O. Volume 15: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, undated; re: Franciscans, San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tohono O’odham Reservation, and unidentified religious sisters and missions
P. Volume 16: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, undated; re: Franciscans, Tohono O’odham Reservation, native celebrations, and unidentified religious sisters and missions
Q. Volume 17: Franciscans, Native Americans, and Archaeological Artifacts and Sites in Arizona, undated; includes black & white and color postcards; re: Apache Indians and unidentified missions and archaeological artifacts and sites
R. Volume 18: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, undated; photographs numbered 1-784; re: St. John the Baptist School activities and native celebrations
S. Volume 19: Spanish Jesuit Missions in Sonora, Mexico, 1955; re: unidentified missions
T. Volume 20: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, undated; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission interior, restoration, and nativity scene by Thomas Franco
U. Volume 21: Native American Children [in Arizona?], 1933-1936; re: unidentified children and native celebrations
V. Volume 22: Native American Children [in Arizona?], undated; re: unidentified children and activities and native celebrations
W. Volume 23: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona and California, undated; includes black & white postcards; re: San Antonio de Padua Mission, San José de Tumacacori Mission, San Miguel Arcángel Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission including interior, Yaqui Indians, and native celebrations
X. Volume 24: Franciscan Missions and Native American Children in Arizona and California, undated; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission, Spanish Franciscan missions in California, and St. John the Baptist School activities
Y. Volumes 25-26: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, 1940; 2 duplicate volumes with Volume 26 numbered 1-205; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission by Donald W. Dickensheets
Z. Volume 27: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, undated; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission
AA. Volume 28: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, 1951-1960; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission restoration
BB. Volume 29: Spanish Jesuit Missions [in Arizona and/ or Sonora?], -1943; re: unidentified missions
CC. Volume 30: Spanish Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in California, undated; re: unidentified missions and Native Americans
DD. Volume 31: Franciscan Missions and Native American Children in Arizona, undated; re: St. John the Baptist School activities, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and Whiteriver [Fort Apache Reservation]
EE. Volume 32: Native Americans and Archaeological Sites in Arizona, 1940s; pages numbered 302-322 with accompanying documentation in Volume 41; includes black & white post cards and news clippings; re: Tohono O’odham Reservation and unidentified archaeological sites
FF. Volume 33: Spanish Jesuit Missions in Sonora, Mexico, undated; re: San Pedro de Aconchi, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Arizpe, Santa Theresa de Átil, San Ignacio de Cabórica, Nuestra Señora del Pilar y Santiago de Cocóspera, San Lorenzo de Huepac, Santa Maria Magdelena, San Antonio Paduano del Oquitoa, San Diego del Pitiquito, San Ignacio, San Pedro y San Pablo del Tubutama, San Miguel Arcángel de los Ures, and Sinoquipe Missions, and Rancho El Alamo
GG. Volume 34: Franciscan Missions and Native American Children in Arizona, 1950-1952, [undated?]; re: St. John the Baptist School activities
HH. Volume 35: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona and Spanish Franciscan and Jesuit Missions in California and Sonora, Mexico, undated; pages numbered 401-475 with accompanying documentation in Volume 41; includes news clippings; re: unidentified archaeological sites, St. John the Baptist School, [San Carlos?] Apache and Tohono O’odham Reservations, Spanish Franciscan missions of California, unidentified churches in Sonora, objects for native celebrations, and Yaqui Indians
II. Volume 36: Missions, Native Americans, and Archaeological Sites in Arizona, New Mexico, and Sonora, Mexico, undated; pages numbered 1-86 with accompanying documentation in Volume 41; includes black & white postcards and news clippings; re: archaeological sites in Arizona and New Mexico, Tohono O’odham Missions and Reservation, unidentified missions in Sonora, native celebrations, and Yaqui Indians
JJ. Volume 37: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, 1922-1936, undated; includes news clippings; re: St. John the Baptist School and San Xavier del Bac Mission
KK. Volume 38: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in Arizona, undated; pages numbered 201-226 with accompanying documentation in Volume 41; includes news clippings; re: Franciscans, San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tohono O’odham Missions and Reservation, dessert landscapes, and unidentified children and religious sisters
LL. Volume 39: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in [Arizona and?] Sonora, Mexico, undated; pages numbered 102-192 with accompanying documentation in Volume 41; includes news clippings; re: Franciscans, Los Santos Ángeles de Guevavi Mission, Tohono O’odham Reservation, and unidentified archaeological sites, children, and missions in Sonora
MM. Volume 40: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in Arizona, 1861-1906, 1911, undated; includes news clippings; re: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hughes, Fort Lowell, Rev. Mathias Rechsteiner, O.F.M., Robles Ranch, San Xavier del Bac Mission sacramental records (baptisms), 1861-1906, 1911, and San Solano Missions, and Tohono O’oadham education, Indians, and Reservation
NN. Volume 41: Spanish Franciscan and Jesuit Missions in Arizona and Sonora, Mexico with Index and Documentation to Volumes 32, 35, 36, 38, and 39, [1940s?], undated; includes notes and photocopies of Spanish journals and diary; re: photocopies of Fray Marcos de Niza, [O.F.M.] story, Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, S.J. [Jesuits] journals and Rev. Francisco Gárces, O.F.M. diary [1755?]
OO. Volume 42: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Archaeological Sites in Arizona and New Mexico, 1943-1945; includes black & white postcards; re: Arizona landscapes, Apache Indians, Franciscans, native celebrations, San Xavier del Bac Mission, St. Michael’s Mission, and unidentified archaeological sites, children, Indians in Arizona and New Mexico, missions, and nuns
PP. Volume 43: Franciscan Missions and Native American Children in Arizona, 1923-1928; pages numbered 101-174; re: St. John the Baptist School, Tohono O’odham missions, and unidentified children and teachers
QQ. Volume 44: Franciscan Missions and Native American Children in Arizona, undated; includes black & white postcards; re: San Carlos Mission [St. Francis Church] and Reservation, Whiteriver [Fort Apache Reservation], and unidentified children
RR. Volume 45: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, 1967; 48 photos; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission by P.E. Huth
SS. Volume 46: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in Arizona and [Sonora?], Mexico, 1939-1941; pages numbered and some photos numbered; includes black & white postcards; re: San Xavier del Bac and unidentified missions, native celebrations, Southwest landscapes, Yaqui Indians, and unidentified children, religious sisters, and school activities
TT. Volume 47: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona and California, 1923-1925; some photos numbered; includes black & white postcards; re: Franciscans, native celebrations, San Xavier del Bac and unidentified missions, Spanish Franciscan missions in California, and Yaqui Indians
UU. Volume 48: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in Arizona and New Mexico, 1933-1937; pages numbered 2-29; re: Arizona landscapes, Franciscans, native celebrations, [San Carlos?] Apache Reservation, and unidentified children and New Mexico Indians and reservations
VV. Volume 49: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, California, and [Sonora, Mexico?], 1928-1930; pages numbered and some photos numbered; includes black & white postcards; re: Franciscans, native celebrations, and unidentified missions in Arizona, California, and Sonora and children
WW. Volume 50: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, undated; pages numbered on photos 2-26; includes black & white postcards; re: Franciscans, St. John the Baptist School activities, San Xavier del Bac Mission, and unidentified children, communities, missions, and schools
XX. Volume 51: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Other Places in Arizona and California, undated; includes black & white postcards; re: Boy Scouts, San Xavier del Bac Mission, snow covered landscapes, Spanish Franciscan missions and landmarks in California, and unidentified Indians, communities, and reservations
YY. Volume 52: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona, 1927- 1930, [undated?]; re: Gila River Reservation [Pima]: Casa Blanca [1930], native celebrations, Tohono O’odham Indians and Reservation: Cowlic, Topawa [1927], and unidentified communities and missions
ZZ. Volume 53: Franciscan Missions, Native Americans, and Archaeological Sites in Arizona, 1925, [undated?]; pages numbered on photos; re: archaeological sites in Arizona, Native American celebrations, Tohono O’odham communities, missions, and Reservation, and unidentified religious sisters
AAA. Volume 54: Franciscan Missions, Native American Children, and Archaeological Sites in Arizona, 1945-1947; pages numbered on photos; includes black & white postcards; re: Gila River Reservation [Pima]: Bapchule [1945], Franciscans [Santa Barbara Mission], San Xavier del Bac Mission, and unidentified archaeological sites, children, religious sisters, and school activities
BBB. Volume 55: Franciscan Missions, Native American Children, and Other Places in Arizona, 1930-1933; pages numbered on photos; includes black & white postcards; re: Arizona landscapes, Topawa [Tohono O’odham Reservation], and unidentified children and school activities
CCC. Volume 56: Franciscan Missions, Native American Children, Archaeological Sites and Other Places in Arizona, 1925-1928; pages numbered on photos; includes black & white postcards; re: re: Arizona landscapes, Casa Grande Monument, native ceremonies, [San Carlos?] Apache Reservation, San José de Tumacacori Mission, San Xavier del Bac Mission, Tohono O’odham Reservation missions and Topawa, Yaqui Indians, and unidentified California missions, children and religious sisters
DDD. Volume 57: Franciscan Missions and Native Americans in Arizona and Unidentified in Mexico, undated; pages numbered; includes black & white postcards; re: native ceremonies, St. John’s School activities and building construction, and Pima houses
EEE. Volume 58: Native Americans in Arizona, 1911-1950s; no photos; includes news clippings and unidentified sacramental records (baptisms), 1911-1950s; re: Tohono O’odham Indians, Reservation, and stories
FFF. Volume 59: Franciscan Missions in Arizona, 1951-1953; re: San Xavier del Bac Mission restoration
/4 Nicholas Perschl Manuscript Collection
Inclusive dates: 1887-1969
Volume: .4 cubic foot
Description: Papers of Rev. Nicholas Perschl, O.F.M. (1887-1969), who worked most years at San Xavier del Bac Mission (Tohono O’odham), Arizona; includes:
A. Biographical papers, 1887-1930; 1 folder
B. General correspondence, 1901-1969; 2 folders C. Personal correspondence with family in Vienna, Austria, ca. 1905-1948; 1 folder
Records from the Franciscans. Santa Barbara Province. Archives are included in the Documentary Relations of the Southwest (DRSW), an online guide to research regarding Catholic-Spanish evangelization, exploration, and settlement in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, and Northern Mexico, 1520-1820. DRSW provides item-level descriptions to records and is hosted by the Institutional Repository of the University of Arizona Libraries.
Unless otherwise noted, the repository on this page holds (or held) the records described here and they are not held at the Ӱ Archives.
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