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)

 

Hours: See website

Access: Some restrictions apply

Copying facilities: Yes

 

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 Marquette University Archives.

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