The Junípero Serra Collection

Finding aid created by Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library staff using RecordEXPRESS

Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library

2201 Laguna Street

Santa Barbara, California 93105

(805) 682-4713, ext. 131

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2023

Descriptive Summary

Title: The Junípero Serra Collection

Dates: 1698-1948

Collection Number: JSC

Creator/Collector: Junípero Serra

Extent: 18.3 linear feet

Repository: Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library

Santa Barbara, California 93105

Abstract: Originals and photocopies of letters, report, and diary.

Language of Material: Spanish; Castilian

Access

The collection is open for research use by appointment. To make an appointment call (805) 682-4713 ext. 131 or email research@sbmal.org

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item]. The Junípero Serra Collection. Collection Number: JSC. Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library

Acquisition Information

The original materials remained in Serra's hands until his death in 1784. It was passed on to succeeding Presidentes of the mission system. As friars elsewhere confronted mission secularization and confiscation in the 19th century, they sent their missions' historical documents and materials to Mission Santa Bárbara, which has remained in the hands of the Franciscans from its founding in 1786 until the present day.

Scope and Content of Collection

Junípero Serra

Indexing Terms

Serra, Junípero, -- Saint -- 1713-1784 -- Correspondence

Franciscans -- California -- History

California -- History -- To 1846 -- Sources

Missions, Spanish--California