Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Argüello, José Dario, ca. 1753-1828
- Abstract:
- The documents, primarily from the T.W. Norris and the Cowan Collections, include 1792 census record for Monterey, San Jose and some of the missions; copy of a report, 1797, re Indians of the Colorado River area; an order, 1801, re boundaries between the pueblo of San Jose and Santa Clara Mission; a certificate of service issued to a cadet, 1804; and census data and reports on missions, 1812 and 1815.
- Extent:
- Number of containers: 6 items and 1 oversize folder
- Language:
- Collection materials are in Spanish
Background
- Biographical / historical:
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Argüello served as comandante at the presidios at San Francisco, Monterey and Santa Barbara, and as acting governor of California, 1814-1815.
- Acquisition information:
- The José Dario Argüello Documents are primarily from the T. W. Norris and the Cowan collections.
- Physical location:
- For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft LibraryBerkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
- Contact:
- 510-642-6481