GUIDE TO CATHOLIC RECORDS ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.
Volume 3: Western United States
California: CA-107
Santa Clara University. Orradre Library. University Archives
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 85053
Phone: 408-554-4117
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History: Santa Clara de As铆s Mission, on the campus of Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, was once a predominantly Native American parish in the Diocese of San Jose in California (Archives: San Jose, California).
1777-1851 (no longer Native) |
Franciscans (Santo Evangelico Province) (Archives: Puebla, Mexico) established and administered Santa Clara de As铆s Mission (Miwok, Ohlone) |
After 1851 |
Jesuits (Turin, California Provinces) (Archives: St. Louis, Missouri) transformed Santa Clara Mission into a chapel, now within the University of Santa Clara campus |
Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans:
Inclusive dates: 1777-1987, undated
Volume: Ca. 35.5 cubic feet
Description: 10 collections include Native Catholic records:
For a listing of Franciscan missions in California with associated Native American tribal affiliations -- see -- the histories within the guide entries under Hermosillo, Mexico, or Puebla, Mexico.
/1 鈥淕eneral University Photograph Collection and Oversize Photograph Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: Undated
Volume: 2 folders
Description: Santa Clara de As铆s Mission, some with Ohlone Indians.
/2 鈥淗ill, Andrew P., Photograph Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: Undated (ca. 1900)
Volume: 1 photograph
Description: Jesuits at Santa Clara Mission.
/3 鈥淗ubbard, Bernard Rosecrans, S.J. [Jesuits], Alaskan Film Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: Undated
Volume: 100 VHS videotapes (and 16 mm. films)
Description: Reformatted 16 mm. films by Rev. Bernard Rosecrans Hubbard, S.J. [Jesuits] (1888-1962), re: Alaskan missions, especially related to the Eskimo and Dena鈥檌ni, Haida, Koyukon, and Tlingit Indians.
/4 鈥淗ubbard, Bernard Rosecrans, S.J., Alaskan Photograph Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: 1923-1962
Volume: Ca. 3 cubic feet
Description: Photographs by Rev. Bernard Rosecrans Hubbard, S.J. (1888- 1962), re: Alaskan missions, especially related to the Eskimo and Dena鈥檌ni, Haida, Koyukon, and Tlingit Indians.
/5 鈥淗ubbard, Bernard Rosecrans, S.J., Papers鈥
Inclusive dates: 1900-1987, undated
Volume: Ca. 17 cubic feet (approximately 17 boxes)
Description: Papers of Rev. Hubbard (1888-1962), S.J. and 3 others who accompanied him, re: Christ the King Mission (Ekimo), King Island and other missions in Alaska.
A. Hubbard, Reverend Bernard Rosecrans (1888-1962), S.J., 1900-1987, 13 boxes; re: manuscripts, articles, lecture notes, clippings, correspondence, and oral history interviews by others about Hubbard
B. LaFortune, Reverend Bellarmine, S.J., 1913-1947, undated, 1 box; manuscripts (some copies) and publications by LaFortune
C. Levin, Edgar, 1930s, 2 boxes; accompanied several expeditions
D. Stanley, Bernard, 1913-1951, 1 box; a nephew of Hubbard鈥檚 who accompanied expeditions in 1937-1939 and 1941
/6 鈥淢icrofilm Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: 1777-1866, undated
Volume: 85 reels of microfilm
Description: California Franciscan Missions:
A. 鈥淢iscellany Manuscript of Fray Viader鈥 1795-date?, 1 reel; originals and description noted under 鈥淢ission Santa Clara Archives鈥
B. Felix Buelna list of Native American language words (3 languages), Santa Clara valley missions, undated, 1 reel
C. San Francisco de As铆s [Dolores] Mission
1. Financial accounts, 1805-1828, 1 reel
2. Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1776-1870, 3 reels of microfilm
D. La Pur铆sima Concepci贸n de Maria Santisima Mission, sacramental records (unidentified), undated, 2 reels
E. San Gabriel Arc谩ngel Mission, Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1771-1855, 5 reels
F. San Jos茅 de Guadalupe Mission, Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1797-1837, 2 reels
G. San Juan Bautista Mission, Sacramental Records (baptisms and marriages), 1797-1963, 3 reels
H. San Juan Capistrano Mission, Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1776-1853, 3 reels
I. San Lu铆s Rey de Francia Mission, Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1869-1965, 3 reels
J. Santa B谩rbara Mission, Sacramental Records
1. (Native American baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1786-1959, 2 reels
2. (Native American marriages at Mission San Jose), 1837-1859, 1 reel
K. Santa Clara Mission
1. Annual Reports, 1777-1832, 5 reels
2. Music Manuscripts, undated, 1 reel; originals noted under 鈥淢ission Santa Clara Archives鈥
3. Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1777-1866, 14 reels; originals noted under 鈥淢ission Santa Clara Archives鈥
L. Iglesia Nuestra Se帽ora Reina de los Angeles Mission [Our Lady Queen of Angels Church or Old Plaza Church], Los Angeles, Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1826-1920, 8 reels
M. Other Missions
1. San Antonio de Padua and San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo Missions, unidentified records, undated, 1 reel
2. San Buenaventura Mission, unidentified records, 1788-1957, 1 reel
3. San Francisco de Solano Mission, unidentified records and St. Mary鈥檚 Cemetery, undated, 1 reel
4. Santa Gertrudis Mission, Baja California, Mexico, unidentified records and Serra Museum, San Diego, Notes, undated, 1 reel
5. San Jos茅 de Guadalupe Mission, unidentified records, undated, 1 reel
6. Santa In茅s Mission, unidentified records, 1804-1917; 1 reel
7. San Rafael Arc谩ngel Mission, unidentified records, undated, 1 reel
N. Presidial Church Santa Barbara, Sacramental Records (baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and burials), 1782-1858, 6 reels
O. St. Joseph Church, San Jose [Fremont], Sacramental Records (baptisms, marriages, and burials), 1777-1866, 14 reels
P. Spearman, Arthur Dunning, S.J., Notes for a History of Santa Clara, undated, 1 reel of microfilm
Q. Miscellaneous
1. Clark, J.A., Lower California Missions: San Fernando de Velicata, San Vincenter Ferrer, Santisimo Rosario, undated, 1 reel
2. Mission Santa Clara Informes, 1782-1799, 1 reel
/7 鈥淢ission Santa Clara Archives鈥
Inclusive dates: 1777-1885
Volume: Ca. 6 cubic feet
Description: Accounts, reports, music manuscripts, and sacramental records of Santa Clara Mission; reference:
A. History of the Santa Clara Mission Library by Beryl Hoskin: A. 鈥淐om. de Caballero de Presidio de San Diego,鈥 1820, 1 leaf: report on sergeants and cadet sergeants at San Diego Presidio
B. 鈥淓stado de la Fuerza. Imp. Presidio de San Francisco; Imp. Presidio de Monterey; Imp. Presidio de Santa Barbara,鈥 undated, 1 leaf; re: Monterey statistics
C. 鈥淓stado General que Manifesta la Fuerza Efectiva con Espresion de sus Destinos. Monterey,鈥 1827, 1 leaf; re: statistics on soldiers, horses and artillery at Monterey Port
D. 鈥淕eneral Report of the Jurisdiction of San Diego Port and Presidio,鈥 undated, 1 leaf; re: statistics on Indians at the missions and other personnel
E. 鈥淚nventory of the Church of San Jos茅 de Guadalupe,鈥 1844, 1 leaf; re: vestments and furnishings
F. 鈥淟ibro de Casamientos,鈥 1778-1863, 1 volume; re: Santa Clara Mission marriages
G. 鈥淟ibro de Entierros and Libro de Segundo de Defuntos,鈥 1777-1866, 2 volumes; re: Santa Clara Mission burials
H. 鈥淟ibro de Patentes y de Ynventario Perteneciente a la Mision de la Santa Clara en la Neva California A帽o de 1806,鈥 1806-1846, 1 volume; re: copybook of letters between the mission and religious and civil authorities
I. 鈥淟ibro Primero de Partidas de Confirmaciones que han Hecho en Cita Mision de N.S.P. San Francisco, desde 3 de Octobre del 1838-; Siendo este el Primero por no encontrarse otro anterior y que para conste firme erse en la Mision Santa Clara, 5 Dia de Mei, de A帽o Ox del 1840,鈥 1838- 1844, 1 volume; re: partial copy of confirmation records from San Francisco de As铆s Mission, San Francisco, and Santa Clara Mission plus notes on visit from Bishop Francisco Garcia Diego, O.F.M.
J. 鈥淟ibro que Contiene Algunas Despociones Reales y de los Se帽ores Obispos,鈥 1804-1826, 1847-1848, 1 volume; re: copybook of letters between San Carlos Borromeo and Santa Clara Missions and religious and civil authorities
K. 鈥淟ibros de Bautismos,鈥 1777-1862, 3 volumes; re: Santa Clara Mission baptisms and historical notes
L. 鈥淟ibros de Confirmaciones,鈥 1777-1885?, 1 volume; re: Santa Clara Mission confirmations and mission notes on buildings and population
M. 鈥淢iscellany Manuscript of Father Viader,鈥 1795-date?, 1 volume; re: miscellany? of Fray Jos茅 Viader, O.F.M. [(1765-?), and diary of Fray Riob贸o, O.F.M., [full name?] including the Hezeta expedition to claim the Northwest Coast
N. 鈥淧ermission for the Marriage of Francisco Galindo to Maria M. Pacheco,鈥 1845, 1 leaf; includes signature of groom鈥檚 father
O. 鈥淧rovincia de la Nueva California Resumen General y Manifiesta,鈥 1816, 1 leaf; re: population and agricultural production at Santa Clara Mission
P. 鈥淧uerto de San Diego,鈥 1822, 1 leaf; re: statistics on soldiers, horses and artillery at San Diego Port
Q. 鈥淩esumen. Monterey,鈥 1824, 1 leaf; re: statistics on mission population and agricultural production by mission Father President
R. Account Book of Convento de Nuestra Madre Santa Clara de Mexico, [Santa Clara Convent], Mexico City, 1575-1608, 1575-1608, 1 volume
S. Account book of San Jos茅 Mission, 1833-1839, 1 volume; re: secularization record of money and property distribution by Fray Jos茅 Maria de Jesus Gonzales Rubio, O.F.M. and civil administrators Don Jos茅 de Jesus Vallejo and Don Jos茅 Maria Amador
T. Accounts between Santa Clara Mission and the Monterey Presidio, 1804, 1 leaf; re: purchases by 2 Franciscans from Santa Clara Mission
U. Annual report [鈥淚nforme鈥漖 of San Diego Mission, 1826, 1 leaf; re: San Luis Rey Mission annual statistics with population and baptisms
V. Annual report [鈥淚nforme鈥漖 of San Luis Rey Mission, 1826, 1 leaf; re: San Luis Rey Mission annual statistics with population and baptisms, marriages, and deaths
W. Correspondence of Bishop Garcia Diego, O.F.M., Santa Barbara Mission, 1842, 1844, 7 letters; notable correspondents: Fray Maria Vasquez Del Mercado, O.F.M. (Santa Clara Mission), Antonio Su帽ol, Mexican Government of California, J. Iturbide; re: San Jos茅 and Santa Clara Mission lands and property
X. Election Notice of C. Mariano Bonella, 1837, 1 item
Y. Music manuscripts:
1. 鈥淭he Choral Book,鈥 ca. 1700, 139 pages
2. 鈥淭he Mass Canon in the Key of G鈥 [from mass book], date?, 10 pages
3. 鈥淭he Mass of St. Dominic,鈥 undated, 85 pages 4. 鈥淢issa S.P.N. Dominic,鈥 undated, 1 folio
/8 鈥淢ission Santa Clara Map Collection鈥
Inclusive dates: 1854-1980
Volume: 17 items
Description: Maps of Santa Clara de As铆s Mission with annotated copies; most are reproductions.
/9 鈥淪pearman, Papers of Arthur Dunning, S.J.鈥
Inclusive dates: 1919-1969, undated
Volume: Ca. 3 cubic feet
Description: Notes, correspondence, manuscripts, books, photos and albums, memorabilia, news clippings, pamphlets, video and audio recordings of Rev. Arthur Dunning Spearman, S.J. (1899-1977), a missionary and historian at St. Ignatius Mission (Kalispel), Montana (approximately 3 years); first he wrote and published Montana stories from others in the Western Jesuit; later he wrote extensively about Santa Clara Mission, California.
/10 鈥淲alsh, Henry L., S.J. Papers鈥
Inclusive dates: 1879-1956?
Volume: Ca. 3 cubic feet
Description: Notes, correspondence, and photographs of Rev. Henry L. Walsh, S.J. (1879-1956); re: history of Santa Clara de As铆s Mission plus related missionaries and Miwok and Ohlone Indians.
Unless otherwise noted, the repository on this page holds (or held) the records described here and they are not held at the 向日葵视频 Archives.
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