Descriptive Summary
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Junípero Serra Collection
Dates: 1698-1948
Collection Number: JSC
Creator/Collector:
Junípero Serra
Extent: 18.3 linear feet
Repository:
Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Abstract: Originals and photocopies of letters, report, and diary.
Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian
Access
The collection is open for research use by appointment. To make an appointment call (805) 682-4713 ext. 131 or email research@sbmal.org
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item]. Junípero Serra Collection. Collection Number: JSC. Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library
Acquisition Information
The original materials remained in Serra's hands until his death in 1784. It was passed on to succeeding Presidentes of the
mission system. As friars elsewhere confronted mission secularization and confiscation in the 19th century, they sent their
missions' historical documents and materials to Mission Santa Bárbara, which has remained in the hands of the Franciscans
from its founding in 1786 until the present day.
Scope and Content of Collection
Junípero Serra
Indexing Terms
Serra, Junípero, -- Saint -- 1713-1784 -- Correspondence
Franciscans -- California -- History
California -- History -- To 1846 -- Sources
Missions, Spanish--California