Anderson (Arline) Collection, 1881-1970 (bulk 1881-1925)

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Summary

Title:
Arline Anderson Collection
Dates:
1881-1970 (bulk 1881-1925)
Creators:
Anderson, Arline Cornett, (Mary) Josephine Decarli
Abstract:
This collection contains papers and photographs from the Christiano Machado family as well as the family of Angelo Decarli and Jessie Machado Decarli. Christiano Machado was an early caretaker of the Carmel Mission.
Extent:
2 archival boxes, 1 over-sized photograph
Language:
Preferred citation:

Arline Anderson Collection. Harrison Memorial Library

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains papers and photographs from the Christiano Machado family as well as, the family of Angelo Decarli and Jessie Machado Decarli. These include newspaper articles, handwritten notes and letters, wedding invitations, naturalization papers, bank checks, biographical information for Angelo Decarli, marriage licenses, cards in remembrance of Nellie Decarli, diplomas, receipts, and photographs of various family members. The papers span the years from 1881-1970, with the bulk falling between the years of 1881-1925. The photographs are mostly undated. In addition, the collection contains newspaper and magazine articles about Point Lobos, the Monterey Bay School, the Carmelite Monastery, the Carmel Mission, Carmel Valley, and Father Junipero Serra, as well as items pertaining to the sainthood of Father Serra, newspaper articles about the visit of Pope John Paul II to the Monterey Bay Area in 1987, copies of the Siempre Adelante newsletter, and photographs of the Carmelite Monastery, Carmel Mission, people and places in Carmel Valley, and the opening of Father Serra’s grave. A large photograph of a picnic celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Father Junipero Serra is also part of this collection.

Biographical / historical:

(Mary) Josephine Decarli Cornett was the granddaughter of Christiano Machado, a former whaling captain, farmer, and early caretaker for the Carmel Mission. Christiano, with the help of a local Indian woman, located the grave of Father Junipero Serra. Josephine’s mother was Jessie Machado Decarli, daughter of Christiano and Mary Josephine Machado. Josephine Decarli was the principal of the Lincoln Elementary School in Salinas. She married Iver Cornett, manager of Tassajara Hot Springs, after she retired.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Arline Anderson.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by Harrison Memorial Library staff.
Date Prepared:
1881-1970 (bulk 1881-1925)
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

Materials are open for research.

Terms of access:

The Henry Meade Local History Room, Harrison Memorial Library does not hold copyright to these items. Permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder by the user.

Preferred citation:

Arline Anderson Collection. Harrison Memorial Library

Location of this collection:
P.O. Box 800
Mission St & 6th Ave
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93921, US
Contact:
(831) 624-1615
hml.localhist@gmail.com
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