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Paul Trujillo Collection: Anza Expedition Reenactment, 1975-1976
ARC 568
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Title: Paul Trujillo Collection: Anza Expedition Reenactment, 1975-1976
Dates: 1975-1976
Collection Number: ARC 568
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Extent: 5 cartons
Repository:
Monterey Public Library
Monterey, California 93940
Abstract: During the 1700’s the Spanish government looked to assert Spain’s presence in Alta California permanently by establishing
protected ports for Spanish ships along the Alta California coast. One expedition in particular was monumental in helping
Spain to reach this goal. In 1772, Juan Bautista de Anza, a native of New Spain and a captain in the Spanish army, proposed
an expedition into the wilds of Alta California, which was approved by the King of Spain in 1774, and Anza immediately set
out. Following the success of this expedition, Anza was promoted to lieutenant-colonel, and ordered to return to Alta California
with a group of colonists. This second expedition followed the trail of the first. Starting out in Tubac, Mexico in October
of 1775, the expedition followed the Rio Alta southward, crossing the Colorado River at its confluence with the Gila River.
The expedition moved steadily northward, reaching Monterey presidio March 10, 1776. One person died along the route, and 193
of the original colonists remained in Monterey to make it their home, many of whose descendants still reside in Monterey today.
In 1976 the Heritage Guides of California, led by Winston Elstob and Helen Shropshire, conducted a bicentennial celebration
reenactment of Anza’s historic expedition commemorating its importance in American History. Paul Trujillo was a participant
in the Anza expedition reenactment. At the time of the reenactment he was a public works business manager at the Naval Postgraduate
School in Monterey. Replacing Dr. Ignacio Rodriguez, he took the role of Juan Bautista de Anza. He also participated in the
role reenactment of Corporal Juan Peralta, a Spanish soldier of the expedition. Trujillo is a descendant of the original group
of Anza Expedition settlers.
Language of Material: English
Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.
[Identification of item]. Paul Trujillo Collection: Anza Expedition Reenactment, 1975-1976. Collection Number: ARC 568. Monterey
Public Library
Gift of Paul Trujillo with Greg Smestad.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection consists of a logbook, a scrapbook/album of newspaper clippings, a scrapbook/album of Theresa Potter reproduction
paintings and clippings, B&W photographic prints, pamphlets, maps, and ephemera such as certificates, and invitations.
Anza Expedition Reenactment
Juan Bautista de Anza
Winsotn Elstob
Helen Shropshire
Paul Trujilla
Juan Peralta
Theresa Potter
Heritage Guides of California
Monterey Peninsula
Mexico City, Arizona