Portuguese Society records, 1902-1982, 1902-1982

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Summary

Title:
Portuguese Society records
Dates:
1902-1982
Creators:
Portuguese Society (S.P.R.S.I.)
Abstract:
This collection pertains to Ventura Counsel No. 99 of the Sociedade Portuguesa Rainha Santa Isabel (S.P.R.S.I.). The society was a non-profit charitable and social sorority whose members are of Portuguese lineage and was active in Ventura County. The collection consists of the society's papers and several ledgers.
Extent:
4.49 Cubic Feet (4 boxes, 5 ledgers, 1 frame)
Language:
English , Portuguese .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Portuguese Society records, (Collection MVC035), Museum of Ventura County, Research Library, Ventura, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of a ceremonial crown and robe, as well as the society's papers. The papers include a club constitution, meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, membership rolls, and other papers related to the organization. The society's ceremonial crown and robe are maintained by the collections department of the Museum.

Acquisition information:
Evelyn Silva Miller; gift; 1994.
Processing information:

Processed by library staff. Ledgers processed by Krystell Jimenez, 2021. Additional materials processed by Marcia Stock, 2025.

Arrangement:

Collection is described at the folder level.

Physical location:
COLLECTION STORED BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE: Stored at the MVC Research Library and off-site. Depending on the material desired, requests may have to be made in advance and notice is required for timely retrieval. Please request materials 2-3 days in advance. Please make a note of the box numbers or container you are requesting, researchers MUST also make a research appointment on the Research Library website.
Physical facet:
Box 3 items contained within another box (Miscellaneous box 2)
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Bibliography:

This collection was donated by the Ventura Counsel No. 99 of the Sociedade Portuguesa Rainha Santa Isabel (S.P.R.S.I.). The society was a non-profit charitable and social sorority whose members are of Portuguese lineage, and was active in Ventura County, particularly in Oxnard, Moorpark, Somis, and Saticoy.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by library staff and updated by Stephanie Zager, 2023. Updated by Marcia Stock, 2025.
Sponsor:
This finding aid was made possible in part through funding from the County of Ventura and the Heritage Fund at the Ventura County Community Foundation.
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-03-14 19:15:01 +0000 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open for research. Advance requests can be made to Research Library staff via email.

Terms of access:

Property rights to the physical object belong to the Museum of Ventura County. Literary rights, including copyright, have not been determined. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine who holds the copyright and obtain permission to publish.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Portuguese Society records, (Collection MVC035), Museum of Ventura County, Research Library, Ventura, California.

Location of this collection:
100 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 93001, US
Contact:
(805) 653-0323, ext 320
library@venturamuseum.org
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