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1789 - Storia Della California, Francesco Saverio Clavigero

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The history of Mexico collected from Spanish and Mexican historians, from manuscripts and old paintings of Indians, along with discussion of the animals and inhabitants of Mexico. Includes illustrated charts and copperplates. Clavigero was born at Vera Cruz, Mexico, September 9, 1731;, and he died in Bologna, Italy, on April 2, 1787. At the age of seventeen he entered the Society of Jesus. Subsequently, his attention was drawn Mto the valuable collection of documents on Mexican history and antiquities deposited there by Siguenza y Gongora, from which he derived much of his information.

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 It remained officially in force for two years when it was repealed on May 4, 1814, although as late as 1820, allegiance to the 1812 Spanish Constitution was still being demanded.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.

1790 - An Historical Journal Of The Expeditions By Sea And Land To The North Of California In 1768, 1769 And 1770, Translated

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

An English translation published in 1790 of a Spanish journal of expeditions by sea and land to the north of California (Alta California) in 1768, 1769 and 1770. Also included is a description of the coast of California published in a Treatise of Navigation printed in Manila in 1734. A map of California by Don Miguel Costanso, the Engineer for the expedition was attached at the end of the translaton.

1890 - Spanish Colonization In The Southwest, Frank Wilson Blackmar

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

This publication addressed Spanish policy relating to colonization, comparison of Spanish colonies with those of the Romans, attempts to settle California and New Mexico, the mission system, civic colonies (pueblo), presidios, presidial pueblo, and land grants to settlers.

1907 - Spanish Explorers Of The Southern United States 1528-1543

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

Three narratives describing the expeditions made by early Spanish explorers between 1528 and 1543 of a portion of the country that eventually became part of the United States. These accounts include:

• Alvar Nuñez Cabeca de Vaca, edited by Frederick W. Hodge (1528-1538 - about an expedition led by Panfilo de Narvaez and the men who ultimately made it from Florida to California -- Alva Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca, a Negro called Estévan, and three friars of the order of Saint Francis);
• Hernando de Soto by The Gentleman of Elvas and edited by Theodore H. Lewis; and
• Francisco Vazquez Coronado by …

1774 - Diary Of Fray Tomas De La PeñA Kept During The Voyage Of The Santiago

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The diary of Fray Tomas de la Peña Published by the Southern California Historical Society in 1891, this is an account of the of the 1774 voyage of the Santiago to the Northwest Coast of North America. The diary was detached from the historical society's publication, Vol. II, pt. 1, p. [5]6, 83-143.

1759 - A Natural And Civil History Of California, Volume I

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

Volume I. is the 1759 English translation of Spanish Jesuit Miguel Venegas’s 1758 publication regarding the history of the Peninsula of California. It describes the soil, mountains, harbors, lakes, rivers and seas, the animals, vegetables, minerals and fishery for pearls; as well as the customs of the inhabitants, their religion, government, manner of living before their conversion to the Christian religion by the Jesuits. The Preface addresses the merits of the Spanish publication, the strengths and weakness of the Spanish in this far region, as well as the potential opportunities for England. Volume one contains Part I. through Part III, …

1759 - A Natural And Civil History Of California, Volume Ii

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

Volume II (Part III, Sec. XIII through Part V) is a continuation of the 1759 English translation of Spanish Jesuit Miguel Venegas’s 1758 publication regarding the history of the Peninsula of California. It continues where Volume I, Part III, Sect. XII, left off discussing the role of the Jesuits in California. Volume II also contains five appendices: Appendix I, a short description of the coast of California by Francisco Lopez de Gomara; Appendix II, the narrative of the 1602 voyage of Captain Sebastian Vizcaino surveying the western coast of the California Peninsula; Appendix III, an account of …

1932 - Material Results At Mission La Concepcion Purisima, Agricultural Products And Livestock, 1788-1834, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1923 – Material Results At Mission Santa Barbara, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1787-1839, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1931 - Material Results At San Miguel Mission, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1797-1832, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1929 - Material Results At Mission Nuestra Senora De La Soledad, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1791-1834, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1931 - Material Results At Mission San Juan Bautista, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1797-1832, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1932 - Material Results At Mission Santa Ines, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1804-1834, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1933 - Material Results At Mission San Luis Obispo, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1777-1832, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1934 - Material Results At Mission San Carlos Borromeo (Carmelo), Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1772-1832, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1929 - Material Results At Mission San Antonio De Padua, Agricultural Products And Livestock Tables, 1773-1833, Engelhardt (Courtesy Of The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library)

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

The annual reports for each California mission were required to include an accounting of the agricultural products (wheat, barley, corn, beans, peas) and livestock (cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, mules, horses). The content of the tables compiled by Zephyrin Engelhardt came from official mission records.

1978 - The Economic Aspects Of California Missions By Robert Archibald

Miscellaneous Publications – Spanish

While the ordained purpose of the missions was the Christianization and Hispanicization of the native people, the necessity of gathering Indians into communities required a viable economic base for support. Once Mexico achieved its independence from Spain, the missions also took on the support of the military and much of the civilian population. The California missions as frontier institutions are viewed as pastoral, agricultural, mercantile and financial organizations. The book examines the development of these economic functions.