Description
This collection includes items related to the translation of the "Memorial of Father Alfonso de Benavides." The original version
of the Memorial was written in 1630.
Background
Alonso de Benavides (Alonzo Benavidez) (c.1578-1635) was a Portuguese Franciscan missionary active in New Mexico in the early
part of the seventeenth century. His use of the term Navaho is said to be the first printed reference. He was born on Sao
Miguel Island, Azores. He came to "New Spain" in 1598, and professed in the Franciscan convent of Mexico in 1603. After acting
as master of novices at the convent of Puebla, he became Custos of the Missions of New Mexico, 1626-1629. He founded a mission
in 1627 at what is now Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet
(1 box)
Restrictions
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from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Research Services and Archives. Permission for publication is
given on behalf of the Autry Museum of the American West as the custodian of the physical items and is not intended to include
or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
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