Santa Clara University Artifact Collection, 103 BCE-2016, & undated (bulk: 1945-2001)
Series VII. Mission Santa Clara, c. 1677-1999, & undated
- Extent:
- 5.75 Linear Feet , 5 boxes
- Scope and content:
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This series consists of objects related to Mission Santa Clara. Founded in 1777 by the Franciscan order, Mission Santa Clara was the 8th mission established in California. It is named after St. Clare of Assisi, who was a follower of St. Francis of Assisi and the founder of the order of the Poor Clares. Mission Santa Clara is the only mission located on a university campus.
The bulk of the items in this series consist of collectible objects made in the late 20th-early 21st century, which feature a likeness of the mission church. These include Christmas tree ornaments, a beer stein, a coaster set, drinking glasses, and a collector's plate. The series also contains a limited number of objects that originated at Mission Santa Clara, such as an iron key reputedly used for the third mission church.
- Arrangement:
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This series is arranged by format and size of the objects.
Contents
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- The collection is open for research. There are no restrictions.
- Parent terms of access:
- Materials in Archives Special Collections may be subject to copyright. All requests for permission to publish from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the University Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of Archives Special Collections as the owner of the physical materials, and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Copyright restrictions also apply to digital reproductions of the original materials.
- Location of this collection:
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Dept. of Archives & Special Collections, University Library,500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053-0500, US
- Contact:
- (408) 554-5530