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Bernabe Francisco Gutierrez, procurador de la S.J. en Nueva Espana. Memoria sobre la actividad misionera y problemas en la reduccion de los indios.

Serial Number
030-00231
Author(s)
Gutierrez, Bernabe Francisco (S.J.)
Date
00-00-1682
Documentation
1682. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Reports conversion of 20,000 since C. 1678, but reports problems in reducing them. Asks king for permission to freely build churches in the area. License granted. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Gutierrez, Bernabe Francisco (S.J.)
Places
Nueva Vizcaya
Ethnic Groups
Tarahumaras
Gucaparis
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-12 Pastells Col. V. 013, p. 213-215
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0004(66-5-13)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 013, p. 213-215 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0010 V. 013, p. 213-215
Batch Reference Number
1211
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Keywords
Indians (Reduccion)
Mission Establishment
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

Alonso de Cevallos, presidente de la audiencia de Guadalajara, al rey. Carta sobre misiones de los Franciscanos en Nayarit.

Serial Number
030-00227
Author(s)
Cevallos, Alonso de
Date
00-00-1681
Documentation
Guadalajara. 1681. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Report on the successes of the Franciscans from Jalisco in converting Nayaritas. The viceroy also asks for more funds. (J. Grusin) (1976)
Persons
Cevallos, Alonso de
Places
Nayarit
Jalisco
Ethnic Groups
Nayaritas
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-12 Pastells Col. V. 013, p. 209-211
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0015(66-6-04)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 013, p. 209-211 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0010 V. 013, p. 209-211
Batch Reference Number
1210
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Keywords
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions

Arzobispo Payo de Rivera al rey. Carta sobre misiones en la frontera.

Serial Number
030-00213
Author(s)
Enriquez de Rivera, Payo
Date
05-12-1676
Documentation
Mexico. May 12, 1676. Mf. Of trnasc.
Summary
Brief report on conditions in missions on the frontier. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Enriquez de Rivera, Payo
Places
Sinaloa
Nueva Vizcaya
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-12 Pastells Col. V. 012, p. 277-281
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Mexico, Leg. 0049(58-4-16)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 012, p. 277-281 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0010 V. 012, p. 277-281
Batch Reference Number
1198
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Keywords
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions

Padre Manuel de Villabona, S.J. memorial del padre Manuel de Villabona, S.J. concerning need for more missionaries among Tarahumaras.

Serial Number
030-00208
Author(s)
Villabona, Manuel de (S.J.)
Date
01-00-1674
Documentation
Madrid. Jan., 1674. Memorial. Copy.
Summary
Documents concerning need to advance missionization of the Tarahumara. Don Pablo, Tarahumara governador and Spanish ally, included in consultations. Other documents accompany Villabona's memorial. (T. Sheridan) (1979)
Persons
Valdes, Francisco de (S.J.)
Garcia de Salcedo, Juan
Pablo (Tarahumara Governador)
Vega, Geronimo de (Capitan)
Valdes, Julian de (Capitan)
Villabona, Manuel de (Procurador General) (S.J.)
Places
San Phelipe (Felipe) (Mision y Partido)
Parral (Real)
Nueva Viscaya
Madrid
Ethnic Groups
Tarahumaras
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-09, Pastells Col. Vol. 012, Mexico Vol. 12, pp. 101-132
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0072(67-1-39)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 12, Mexico Vol. 12, pp. 101-132 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 10 V. 12
Batch Reference Number
00005589/JHI
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Keywords
Mission Establishment
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions

Antonio Arias Saabedra. Informe sobre las misiones en Nueva Galicia - historia, geografia, lenguas, etc.

Serial Number
030-00201
Author(s)
Arias Saabedra, Antonio
Date
00-00-1672
Documentation
Nueva Galicia. 1672. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Lengthy report on Franciscan missionary activities in Nueva Galicia from early efforts in 1656. Includes physical geography, remarks on Indians, first contacts, language problems, methods of conversion, Indian religious customs. Also describes local towns and tribes. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Arias Saabedra, Antonio
Places
Asumpcion de Acaponeta
Nueva Galicia
Jalisco
Nueva Vizcaya
San Miguel
Tzapala
Olita
Ethnic Groups
Zacatecos
Nayaritas
Tepeguanos
Conchos
Tranames
Tzunames
Paqueyes
Huicholes
Itotorames
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-12 Pastells Col. V. 011, p. 463-506
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0013(66-6-02)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 011, p. 463-506 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0010 V. 011, p. 463-506
Batch Reference Number
1189
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Keywords
Indians (Religion-Native)
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Geography
Ethnography
Missions
Religious
Linguistics

Obispo Pedro de Barrientos Comelia. Testimonio sobre la visita a Nueva Viscaya.

Serial Number
030-00160
Author(s)
Barrientos Lomelia, Pedro de (Obispo)
Date
08-20-1658
Documentation
Durango. August 20, 1658. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Report on status of the S.J. And church in general in the bishopric of Nueva Viscaya. Includes remarks on schools, evangelizing activities, finances and need for more priests in certain areas. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Barrientos Lomelia, Pedro de (Obispo)
Egurro, Rafael de
Cesati, Juan
Evia y Valdes, Francisco Diego de
Places
Durango
San Miguel
Santiago
Parras
Parral
Culiacan
Sinaloa (Villa de)
Ethnic Groups
Achagues
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 009, p. 063-088
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Mexico, Leg. 0472(67-1-20)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 009, p. 063-088 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 009, p. 063-088
Batch Reference Number
1156
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Keywords
Education
Visitas (Religious)
Mission Finances
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

Obispo Diego de Hevia y Valdez al rey. Cartas sobre los religiosos en Nueva Viscaya.

Serial Number
030-00147
Author(s)
Evia y Valdes, Francisco Diego de (Obispo de Durango)
Date
04-04-1652
Documentation
Durango. April 4, 1652. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Detailed report on mission doctrina activity in Nueva Viscaya. Based on autos. Remarks on each doctrina and quality of priests (including age and speaking ability - purpose of the informe was to relate to S.M. if the priests had carried out a royal order. Covers S.J. and O.F.M. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Evia y Valdes, Francisco Diego de (Obispo de Durango)
Fernandez Pasos, Amaro
Castillo, Andres del
Mora, Diego de
Soltero, Juan
Baeza, Joseph de
Balboa, Diego
Rodriguez, Miguel
Morga, Cristobal de
Lopez de Mesa, Juan
Moreira, Diego
Espinosa, Diego (O.F.M.)
Urbanesa, Fernando de
Zepeda, Nicolas de
Pasqual, Joseph
Alarcon, Diego de
Ximenez de Palacios, Lazaro
Places
Durango
Nueva Vizcaya
Parral
Aguilar (Villa de)
Atotonilco
San Francisco de Conchos
Tisonasos
Las Voces
La Laguna
San Francisco de Mesquital
Funal
San Juan del Rio
Anaico
Bartolome (Valle de)
Las Bocas
San Pedro
San Miguel de Culiacan
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 173-283
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara.
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 173-283 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 008, p. 173-283
Batch Reference Number
1146
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Keywords
Civil-Religious Relations
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious
Linguistics

Obispo de Guadalajara al rey. Informe sobre las doctrinas.

Serial Number
030-00146
Date
03-13-1652
Documentation
Guadalajara. March 13, 1652. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Informe on the status of Franciscan doctrinas in the province of Guadalajara, Zacatecas, including proselytizing activity and financial condition. The inspection was to make certain that the regulars were fulfilling a royal decree, which they were not. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Places
Guadalajara
Zacatecas
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 157-169
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0056(67-1-23)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 157-169 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 008, p. 157-169
Batch Reference Number
1145
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Keywords
Civil-Religious Relations
Mission Finances
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious

Diego Guajardo Fajardo, governador de la Nueva Viscaya a su magestad. Progress of conversion of Indians.

Serial Number
030-00142
Author(s)
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Date
06-04-1650
Documentation
Parral. June 4, 1650. 1p. Letter. Copy. Dct 1650.
Summary
Reports on the progress of conversion among the Indians of his region to catholicism. (M. Bowman) (1979)
Persons
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Places
Parral
Nueva Vizcaya
Ethnic Groups
Conchos
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-02-A-02 Pastells Col. Vol. 039, Mexico Vol. 39, pp. 148
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Santo Domingo, Leg. 0631(56-6-18)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. Sevilla, Sec. N. Esp., Vol. 39, Mexico Vol. 39, pp. 148 pp. 148
Batch Reference Number
00005249/JHI
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Keywords
Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Religious

Diego Guajardo y fr. Lorenzo Canto (O.F.M.) informe sobre religiosos en Nueva Viscaya.

Serial Number
030-00141
Author(s)
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Canto, Lorenzo (O.F.M.)
Date
06-04-1650
Documentation
Parral. June 4, 1650. Mf. Of transc.
Summary
Report (a brief summary) on missionary work among Conchos in Nueva Viscaya. (J. Grusin) (1975)
Persons
Guajardo Fajardo, Diego
Carito, Lorenzo (O.F.M.)
Urbaneja, Hernando de
Cruz,Juan de la (General de los Conchos y Tarahumaras)
Lorenzo (Cacique del Pueblo de San Diego)
Francisco (Cacique del Pueblo de San Andres)
Places
Parral
Santiago (Puerto de)
Santa Isabel
San Andres
San Bernabe
San Gregorio
San Diego
Ethnic Groups
Conchos
Tarahumaras
First Location
AZTM. Jesuit Hist. Inst. Amer. Div., Tucson. Mf. J-03-A-13 Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 013-018
Original Location
AGI, Sevilla, Aud.Guadalajara, Leg. 0029(66-6-18)
Language
Spanish
Other Location
Razon y Fe Library, Madrid. Pastells Col. V. 008, p. 013-018 MOSU. Mf. Jesuitica. Pastells Col. rl. 0015 V. 008, p. 013-018
Batch Reference Number
1141
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Indians (Conversion)
General Subjects
Missions
Religious
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