Missions

Virrey Revilla Gigedo to governor of Texas. Decreto sobre la fundacion de pueblos. Misiones y presidios en Texas.

Serial Number
250-00032
Author(s)
Revilla Gigedo (Virrey)
Date
03-26-1751
End date
04-01-1751
Documentation
Transcription. Mexico. March 26 to April 1, 1751. 25.
Summary
Viceroy orders, in response to Indian requests, establishment of 3 missions along the San Xavier River. Also, orders establishment of a presidio. Gives priests orders for making the missions financially solvent. Also, requests the local government to encourage colonization. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Ortiz, Francisco Javier (Padre)
Revilla Gigedo (Virrey)
Dolores, Mariano de los (Padre)
Bustillo Zevallos, Juan A. (General)
Giraldo, Alonzo (Padre)
Ravago, Phelipe
Places
Texas
San Javier (Rio de)
Coaguila
San Antonio de Bejar
Horcacitas (Mision)
Candelaria (Mision)
San Ildephonso (Mision)
Adais
Ethnic Groups
Yojuanes
Apaches
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer ms. 1175, box 1751-1774.
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer Ms. 1175, Box 1751-1774
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Nacodoches Archive.
Batch Reference Number
2615
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Keywords
Presidios (Establishment And Organization)
Mission Establishment
Colonization
General Subjects
Military
Missions

Catessismo Nathonate (otomi)

Serial Number
250-00031
Date
00-00-1750
Documentation
N.p. 1750. 4 fols. Both sides. Original. Catechism.
Summary
A Series of questions and answers in Otomi. No Spanish equivalents included. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Ethnic Groups
Otomis
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer ms. 1643
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer Otomi 0009
Language
Otomi
Batch Reference Number
4906
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Keywords
Indians (Religion-Christian)
Indians (Languages)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious
Linguistics

Carta del Fernando Consag (Konsag), S.J., visitador de las misiones de California, a los padres superiores.

Serial Number
250-00030
Date
10-01-1748
Documentation
San Ignacio. October 1, 1748. 43p. Letter. Copy. Offset.
Summary
An unsophisticated account of California mission work as reflected in the life of Antonio Tempis. The letter is laudatory and vague. Still, it does give considerable data on Tempis' efforts. Indians mentioned only in general terms. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Konsag, Fernando (S.J.)
Tempis, Antonio
Carranco, Lorenzo
Places
California
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Graff 2355
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Graff 2355
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4953
Rights
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Keywords
Indians
Mission Life
Biography
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

El rey to the viceroy. Decreto sobre los misiones de Texas.

Serial Number
250-00029
Author(s)
Rey (El)
Date
00-00-1748
Documentation
Madrid. 1748. 2 fols. Decreto. Offset copy.
Summary
The king approves the request of Francisco Javier Ortiz to undertake mission work among the Indians of Texas, who requested that priests enter the region. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Ortiz, Francisco Javier
Places
Texas
Grande (Rio)
Ethnic Groups
Yoguanes
Deadoses
Mayeyes
Caocos
Lacopseles
Anchoses
Tups
Atias
Apapaxs
Tlacopseles
Cancepnes
Tancagues
Hiscas
Navdis
Casos
Tanicos
Quisis
Anataguas
Atasacneus
Pastates
Geotes
Atiasnogues
Taguacanas
Taguayas
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer 263 f845 s7
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer 263 F845 S7
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4923
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Keywords
Civil-Religious Relations
Mission Establishment
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions

Isidro Felis de Espinosa OFM. Chronica apostolica y seraphica de todos los colegios de propaganda fide de esta Nueva Espana de misioneros Franciscanos observantes.

Serial Number
250-00027
Author(s)
Espinosa, Isidro Felis de (OFM)
Date
00-00-1746
Documentation
Mexico. 1746. 590 plus table of contents. Chronicle. Bound offset.
Summary
Part of book five focuses on Ofm missionary activity in Texas. Includes its development, contacts with the Indians, Indian customs, religious practices, political system, conversions plus success of missionary activity. Also, remarks on animals, plants, and climate of the mission region. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Espinosa, Isidro Felis de
Torres, Antonio de (Fr.)
Leon, (General)
Mazanet, Damian (Fr.)
Theran, Domingo (Gobernador)
Hidalgo, Francisco (Fr.)
Nunez, Miguel (Fr.)
Olivares, Antonio de (Fr.)
Margil, Antonio (Fr.)
Places
Grande (Rio)
del Norte (Rio)
Texas
Coaguila
Los Cadodachos (Rio)
Dolores del Punto (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Dedepos
Gavilanes
Payayas
Julimenos
Tripas Blancas
Ticmamares
Terocodames
Xarames
Xumines
Xapes
Yoricas
Miscales
Texias
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer 657.6 f841 e7
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer 6576 F841 E7
Language
Spanish
Notes
A summary of Espinosas work is also part of his el peregrino septentrional atlante Mexico, 1737.
Batch Reference Number
4934
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Keywords
Indians (Religion-Christian)
Animals (Wild)
Climate
Mission Establishment
Indians (Conversion)
Missionaries (Franciscans) (Lists)
Botany
Indians (Costumes)
General Subjects
Geography
Missions
Religious
Biology

Prudencio de Orobio Basterra/Francisco Joseph de Orocha- exchange of several notes. Cartas sobre la mision de San Juan Capistrano, Texas.

Serial Number
250-00025
Author(s)
Orobio Basterra, Prudencia de
Date
12-03-1737
End date
03-23-1738
Documentation
Letter. Transcription. San Antonio de Bejar. December 3, 1737 to March 23, 1738. 16.
Summary
Relates the abandonment of the mission at Capistrano by various Indians. Also, of Apache attacks in the area. The notes reflect the felling of futility among those working with Indians. There are several notes in the document. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Orobio Basterra, Prudencia de
Orocha, Francisco Joseph de
Places
San Antonio de Bejar (Texas)
San Juan Capistrano (Texas)
Ethnic Groups
Thelojas
Venados
Orejones
Zaiopines
Apaches
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer ms. 1175, box 1736-1739.
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer Ms. 1175, Box 1736-1739
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Nacodoches Archive.
Batch Reference Number
2614
Rights
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Keywords
Indians (Depredations)
Mission Abandonment
Indians (Social And Moral Characteristics)
General Subjects
Military
Missions

Fr. Joseph Arlegui. Chronica de la provincia de N.S.P.S. Francisco de Zacatecas.

Serial Number
250-00024
Author(s)
Arlegui, Joseph (Fr.)
Date
00-00-1737
Documentation
Mexico. 1737. 411p. Indexed and chronological table. Chronicle. Bound Volume.
Summary
Chronicles the growth of Zacatecas and movements northward from the town. Emphasis is almost entirely on missionary activities and therefore, includes, detailed data on mission foundations and the priests. The work is a valuable account, but offers no insights or interpretation. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Arlegui, Joseph
Coffin, Bernardo (Fr.)
Frances, Bernardo (Fr.)
Azebedo, Pablo de
Herrera, Juan de (Fr.)
Rodriguez, Augustin (Fr.)
Espinareda, Pedro de (Fr.)
Cadena, Diego de
Ordonez, Diego
San Francisco, Jacintho de (Fr.)
Bravo, Juan (Fr.)
Arriaga, Buenaventura de
Bravo, Juan
Magdalena, Diego de
Oliva, Alonso de
Marino, Francisco
Herrera, Juan de
Heredia, Pedro de
Loranca, Francisco
Roentes, Juan de
Pangua, Geronymo de
Salazar, Nicolas de
Regoitia, Joseph
Gomez, Juan
Artiaga, Domingo de
Angulo, Juan de
Castro, Joseph de
Ocio, Phelippe de
Places
Zacatecas
Sombrerete
Nombre de Dios
Durango
Inde
Topia
San Bartolome
San Buenaventura de Penol
Arzate
Guanazevi
San Antonio (Convento)
San Juan del Rio
San Francisco de Chalchiquites
Conventos de San Juan de Mezquital
San Francisco de Mezquital
San Miguel Mezquitic
San Luis de Colotlan
San Estevban del Saltillo
Concepcion de Cuencame
Santa Maria del Rio
Monte Rey
Sierra de Pinos
San Francisco de Conchos
Santa Maria de Guazamota
Santiago de Chimaltitan
San Juan Baptista de Mezquitic
Atotonilco
Canatlan
Laxas
Serraluo
Guajuquilla
Camotlan
Caderelta
Linares
Chiguagua
Tezoquautla
Mamaquipa
Bachiniba
Babonoyaba
Santa Isabel
Julimes
San Antonio de los Llanos
San Bernadino
Gualaguifes
San Pablo de Labradores
Alamillo (Changed To Gualeguas)
Nueva Leon
New Mexico
Ethnic Groups
Tepeguanos
Tarahumaras
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Graff 0085
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Graff 0085
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4952
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Keywords
Mercury (Quicksilver)
Development Plans
Mission Establishment
Mission Life
General Subjects
Geography
Missions
Religious
History

Oficiales varios al rey. Conquista y conversion de la pimeria alta (nacion de indios gentiles vecina de los Apaches) California y Nuevo Mexico.

Serial Number
250-00023
Date
00-00-1737
Documentation
Santa Rosa de Corodeguache. 1737. 5p. Relaciones. Offset copy.
Summary
Series of documents focusing on missionary work on the Pimeria Alta. Discusses new missions and their jurisdiction, and the quality of the conversions. Covers years 1727-1737. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Crespo, Benito
Canas, Cristoval de (Visitador)
Anza, Juan Juan B. de
Gallardi, Luis Maria
Keller, Ignacio Javier
Places
Cucurpe
Tubutama
Santa Maria de los Pimas Cabezera (Mision)
Santos Angeles Gabriel (Mision)
San Xavier (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Apaches
Opatas
Eudeves
Yumas
Cocomaricopas
Pimas
Cuguiaraches
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer 657.6 c7
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer 6576 C7
Language
Spanish
Batch Reference Number
4933
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Keywords
Mission Establishment
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Military
Missions
Religious

Natal Lombardo, S.J. arte de la lengua tenquima llamada vulgarmente opata.

Serial Number
250-00020
Author(s)
Lombardo, Natal (S.J.)
Date
00-00-1702
Documentation
Mexico. 1702. 237 fols. Both sided. Bound m.s. (not clear if original or copy).
Summary
An extremely detailed and comprehensive study of Opata language. Includes study of the pronunciation, parts of speech, orthography, and hundreds of examples in Opata. Prayers and brief catechism are appended. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Lombardo, Natal
Ethnic Groups
Opatas
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer ms. 1641
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer Opata 0003
Language
Spanish
Opata
Batch Reference Number
4904
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Keywords
Indians (Religion-Christian)
Indians (Languages)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious
Linguistics

Juan Maria Salvatierra to Juan de Ugarte. Una carta, en copia de quatro cartas de el padre Juan Maria de Salvatierra.

Serial Number
250-00017
Author(s)
Salvatierra, Juan Maria
Date
11-27-1697
Documentation
Loreto. November 27, 1697. 16p. Letter. Copy. Offset.
Summary
Begins with report on Taraumara revolt and Serranos efforts to end it. Then recounts the start of his journey to California including the ship journey, and overland part of the trip to Loreto and then events at Loreto. With emphasis on problems with the Indians. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Salvatierra, Juan Maria
Ugarte, Juan de
Prado, Nicolas de
Benavides, Martin de
Kino
Copar, Juan Bautista
Piccolo
Places
Loreto
Tarahumara (Mision)
Hiaqui (Mision)
San Bruno (Mision)
Isla de Coronados (Mision)
Ethnic Groups
Tepaguis
Guazabas
Serranos
Tarahumaras
First Location
Newberry Library, Chicago. Ayer *657.6 j512 s18 1698
Original Location
NL, Chicago, Ayer *6576 J512 S18 1698 Txu, Austin.
Language
Spanish
Notes
Third letter in folio. Marginal notes in unknown hand.
Batch Reference Number
4937
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Keywords
Indians (Wars)
Transportation (Maritime)
Travel Diaries
Transportation (Routes)
Transportation (Vehicles)
General Subjects
Military
Missions
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