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1916 - The Missions And Missionaries Of California, Index To Volumes Ii-Iv, Zephyrin Engelhardt
1916 - The Missions And Missionaries Of California, Index To Volumes Ii-Iv, Zephyrin Engelhardt
Franciscan Publications
This 1916 publication is an index of Volumes I through IV for Engelhardt's Missions and Missionaries of California.
1912 - The Missions And Missionaries Of California, Vol. Ii, Upper California, Part I, General History, Zephyrin Engelhardt
Franciscan Publications
Volume II was a general accounting of the missions and missionaries in Upper California. Section I addressed the establishment and administration of the missions by Fr. Junípero Serra. Section II covered the administration of Fr. Fermín Francisco de Lasuén and Fr. Estevan Tapis. The author posited that the real object of the conquest and occupation of Alta California was not the establishment of the Catholic faith in California but rather to fund expeditions and secure the land from the Russians and others who were making expeditions in the region. Engelhardt's evidence was the fact that the Spanish government seized and …
1913 - The Missions And Missionaries Of California, Vol. Iii, Upper California, Part Ii, General History, Zephyrin Engelhardt
Franciscan Publications
Volume III, Section I of Engelhardt's series on California missions covers largely the period of 1812 through 1830 addressing the challenges and difficulties facing the missionaries including the scarcity of resources and labor. He described the invasion of Monterey and other ports in Upper California by Hipólte Bouchard in 1818. Section II covers the period of 1830 through 1836 and the secularization of the missions by the Mexican government during which time the missionaries held their posts until either death or the government relieved them of the responsibility of protecting the neophytes against "white rapacity" and the destruction of the …
1915 - The Missions And Missionaries Of California, Vol. Iv, Upper California, Part Iii, General History, Zephyrin Engelhardt
Franciscan Publications
The fourth and final volume in Engelhardt's series on the general history of the California missions and generally concludes with the narrative in the early 1850s time period. The author noted that, "... a cursory view of the situation revealed such un common struggles in behalf of the Indians against military usurpation and colonist cupidity, accompanied and followed by such extraordinary misrepresentations and calumnies, that only a documentary history would satisfy the critical student and intelligent reader. ... The character of the missionaries, their religious and moral principles, their object, methods, resources, successes and reverses were examined and recorded in …
1822 - Constitucion Politica De La Monarquia EspañOla, Promulgada En Cadiz El Dia 19 De Marzo De 1812 Con La Relacion De Lo Acaecido En EspañA Desde El Dia 1 De Enero Hasta ÚLtimos De Marzo Del AñO 1820
Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish
On March 19, 1812, during the Spanish War of Independence (1808−14), the Cortes of Cádiz promulgated the Constitution of the Spanish Monarchy. The liberal in character Constitution was the first constitution in Spain that established national sovereignty and the division of powers. King Fernando VII reigned for a short period in 1808, before being overthrown by Napoleon. In 1813, Fernando regained the throne at the conclusion of the war of independence. Fernando abolished the Constitution restoring absolute monarchical power. Fernando exercised this power until the end of his reign in 1833, except for the liberal three-year period of 1820 to …
1812 - Constitucion De Cádiz
Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish
The Constitution of the Spanish monarchy was also known as Spanish Constitution of 1812 or Constitution of Cadiz was in Cádiz on March 19, 1812. It has been granted great historical importance because it is the first Spanish Constitution. It remained officially in force for two years when it was repealed on May 4, 1814, although as late as 1820, allegiance to the 1812 Spanish Constitution was still being demanded. The Constitution of Cádiz among other things limited the power of the monarchy, the abolished feudalism, provided equality between Spanish born Spaniards and Americans, and ended the Spanish inquisition.
1821, The Plan Of Iguala
Mexican Government Documents
The Plan of Iguala also known as The Plan of the Three Guarantees ("Plan Trigarante"), was a revolutionary proclamation promulgated on 24 February 1821, in the final stage of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. It sealed the alliance of two groups - the insurgents under Vicente Guerrero and Guadalupe Victoria with the regular army under the command of a former Spanish lieutenant, Agustin de Iturbde. The Plan praised the work of Spain in the Americas but argued that Mexico was prepared for self-government under a constitutional monarchy and provided that Catholicism would be the religion of the nation, …
1879 - Droughts In California In 1805 And 1817, Mariano G. Vallejo
1879 - Droughts In California In 1805 And 1817, Mariano G. Vallejo
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
A handwritten transcription of a brief narrative by Mariano G. Vallejo (original in Spanish) describing the droughts of 1805 and 1817 experienced in California and the impact it had upon the people and land.
1885 - History Of California, Volume 1 Theodore Henry Hittell
1885 - History Of California, Volume 1 Theodore Henry Hittell
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
Volume I details the discovery of California, Coretes' expedition to California, including the voyage and discoveries of Francisco de Ulloa, expedition of Coronado to Cibola and Quivira, discovery of Alta California by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, the Philippines trade, Francis Drake, New Albion, Thomas Cavendish, Woodes Rogers, Privateersman Captain George Shelvocke, governors of California; Mexican independence from Spain, Northwest-Coast fur trade, overland expeditions and explorations to the West, Indian religion and superstitions.
1889 - Sixty Years In California, William Heath Davis
1889 - Sixty Years In California, William Heath Davis
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The author, who arrived in Alta California in 1831, wrote about his extended experience as it related to the manners and customs of the people, their methods of trade, of social and political history of the Mexican government and of its successor, the Territory and then State of California, The book covers 60 years of history of events and life in California; the personal, political and military, under the Mexican Regime, during the quasi-military government of the Territory by the United States, and after the Admission of California into the Union. While the 63 chapters cover a broad and detailed …
1891 - Life In California During A Residence Of Several Years In That Territory, Alfred Robinson
1891 - Life In California During A Residence Of Several Years In That Territory, Alfred Robinson
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The personal observations of Alfred Robinson of the Spanish rule and more detailed descriptions under Mexican rule of Alta California were originally published in 1846. The 1891 updated version Included is an appendix that describing the events that transpired after the period when California was an independent government, thought not yet recognized as such by Mexico. He also included an addition at the end of his book entitled, Reminisces of 1829.
1910 - A Mission Record Of The California Indians; Putnam, Kroeber
1910 - A Mission Record Of The California Indians; Putnam, Kroeber
Miscellaneous Documents and Reports
The Mission Record of the California Indians was in response to a list of questions sent to Alta California in 1811 by the Spanish government of Mexico. The “interrogatorio” was answered at the various missions, the replies collected and prefaced by the president of the mission with a short general statement or abstract of the answers received to each question and then presumably forwarded to Mexico with a copy retained in the archives of the Santa Barbara Mission.
1910 - A Mission Record Of The California Indians; Putnam, Kroeber
1910 - A Mission Record Of The California Indians; Putnam, Kroeber
Miscellaneous Publications
The Mission Record of the California Indians was in response to a list of questions sent to Alta California in 1811 by the Spanish government of Mexico. The “interrogatorio” was answered at the various missions, the replies collected and prefaced by the president of the mission with a short general statement or abstract of the answers received to each question and then presumably forwarded to Mexico with a copy retained in the archives of the Santa Barbara Mission.
Lucile Kathryn Delano Papers - Accession 509, Lucile Kathryn Delano
Lucile Kathryn Delano Papers - Accession 509, Lucile Kathryn Delano
Manuscript Collection
The Lucile Kathryn Delano Papers consist of correspondence relating to Dr. Delano, Hallet Abend, and Virgilia Peterson (Princess Sapieha of Poland), an account of her trips to Europe and Mexico City, honors and awards she received, a dissertation presented to the Board of Graduate Studies at Washington University, notes on projected research on William Cullen Bryant, manuscripts, newspaper clippings, and family photographs.
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1971, Candy Silver, Jane Siegel, Lesa Spacek, Carol Barenblitt, Lindsley Cook, Bob Swarr, Michael Redmond, Ruthann Connell
The Ursinus Weekly, November 4, 1971, Candy Silver, Jane Siegel, Lesa Spacek, Carol Barenblitt, Lindsley Cook, Bob Swarr, Michael Redmond, Ruthann Connell
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
U.S.G.A. turns to new matters • A. Wyeth, H.C. Pitz, and J.W. Merrian receive honorary degrees • Theologian Hans Kung to speak at Temple • Temple U. gives tour • U.S. Department of Justice continues college program • "Phase II" to combat inactivity • Editorial: Success story; Food! • Focus: Danny Spencer • Letters to the editor • Faculty portrait: Melvyn Ehrlich • Coming to come • Spotlight: Nelson Williams • Critic's choice: Book, movie, class and lunch • Soccer: 4-2-3 and 5 to go • We did it again!
The Ursinus Weekly, February 10, 1964, Sharon E. Robbins, Carlton Dingman, F. Donald Zucker, Carl F. Peek, Robert Shaw
The Ursinus Weekly, February 10, 1964, Sharon E. Robbins, Carlton Dingman, F. Donald Zucker, Carl F. Peek, Robert Shaw
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Tickets still available for Four Freshmen • Lorelei dance February 14; Music by Lester Lanin • Dr. Allen, Ursinus prof, publishes book of poems • IS-IFC plans set for song festival • Dr. Helen T. Garrett to leave UC for Parisian sabbatical • Job interview schedule released • Weekly editors, staff hold tea for College faculty • Dr. R. Doane to speak at UC Circle meeting • Two students visit campus • Dr. Carleton Coon, anthropologist, to speak at UC Forum on Feb. 12 • Sorority rushing to begin Monday • Frats to begin Spring rush • Mr. J. Douglas …
The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1961, Catherine A. Nicolai, Gail Ford, John Swinton, Robin L. Stevenson, David Williams, D. Newcombe, John B. Piston, Cynthia Morris, Susan Korte, Gerald Morita, Marion G. Spangler
The Ursinus Weekly, February 13, 1961, Catherine A. Nicolai, Gail Ford, John Swinton, Robin L. Stevenson, David Williams, D. Newcombe, John B. Piston, Cynthia Morris, Susan Korte, Gerald Morita, Marion G. Spangler
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Jun Kawashima to study at U.C. this semester • Cub and Key asks junior men to apply • Dr. G. S. Pancoast seeks State Assembly position • Dr. Miller begins new TV series on WFIL-TV • Mrs. Rice addresses Collegeville club on Swedish decor • IRC Club to participate in Model UN meeting in N.Y. • Art museum presents series of art programs • Pancoast, Sanders appear on radio; Discuss politics • Spring Festival replaces May Day • Mr. H. Lloyd Jones helps plan conference at Lafayette College • Mr. Jordania to play his own piano pieces for French Club …
The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1960, Catherine A. Nicolai, Richard F. Levine, David Williams, Gerald Morita
The Ursinus Weekly, December 5, 1960, Catherine A. Nicolai, Richard F. Levine, David Williams, Gerald Morita
Ursinus Weekly Newspaper, 1902-1978
Sandercock, Meszaros reign at Senior Ball • Chem Department gets $10,000 grant • Moll, Francis elected "Ruby" business heads • ACES to present dinner-discussion • Fall play will be given Dec. 9, 10 • Pre-med society hears Dr. Robert Bucher speak • Annual Spanish Club Christmas party to feature slides, pinata • Dr. Armstrong to head student European tour • Lt. Bess Bryant of U.S. Navy to visit on Dec. 7 • CAC to sponsor Christmas reading night on December 7 • Ten Ursinus students elected to Who's Who • Job openings for seniors announced • Anne Sellers elected head …