Alexander S. Taylor collection of Californiana manuscripts, 1772-1849
Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Taylor, Alexander S. (Alexander Smith), 1817-1876
- Abstract:
- A collection of photostatic copies related to California missions and missionaries.
- Extent:
- 6 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
- Language:
- Materials are in Spanish and English.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Alexander S. Taylor collection of Californiana manuscripts, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of photostatic copies of the correspondence of Catholic missionaries of California with governors; letters and reports from military and civil authorities; and statistics of the missions. These manuscripts constituted the archives of the Spanish and Mexican governors of California and were kept at the Carmel Mission before they were acquired by Alexander S. Taylor.
- Biographical / historical:
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Alexander S. Taylor (1817-1876) was an early collector of California-related manuscripts and considered the first bibliographer of California.
- Acquisition information:
- Photostatic copies made from originals loaned by the Archdiocese of San Francisco (Calif.), in 1952.
- Custodial history:
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The original manuscript collection was acquired by Alexander S. Taylor and in 1933 it was presented to the Archbishop of San Francisco (Calif.).
- Processing information:
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Processed by Huntington Library staff in approximately 1955; in September 2024, Gayle M. Richardson created the finding aid.
- Arrangement:
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Arranged chronologically.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
- Terms of access:
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The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item]. Alexander S. Taylor collection of Californiana manuscripts, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
- Location of this collection:
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1151 Oxford RoadSan Marino, CA 91108, US
- Contact:
- (626) 405-2191