California Mission Sacramental Registers

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Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library
2201 Laguna Street
Santa Barbara, California 93105
(805) 682-4713, ext. 131
research@sbmal.org
https://www.sbmal.org/
2024


Descriptive Summary

Title: California Mission Sacramental Registers
Dates: 1769-1926
Collection Number: SR
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 172 bound and unbound
Repository: Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library
Santa Barbara, California 93105
Abstract: The Santa Barbara Mission Archive-Library houses copies of sacramental registers for the 21 missions of Alta California, the Santa Barbara Presidio, Los Angeles Plaza Church, and Our Lady of Sorrows Apostolic College in Santa Barbara. The registers record baptisms, marriages, and burial records for the Native Peoples, soldiers, and other residents of Alta California and range from 1769 to 1926.
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]. California Mission Sacramental Registers. Collection Number: SR. Santa Bárbara Mission Archive-Library

Scope and Content of Collection

Inventory of sacramental registers: https://www.sbmal.org/_files/ugd/224541_5f9c0f4d891a433d90aabb12ab7cbfc9.pdf

Indexing Terms

Missions, Spanish -- California
Catholic Church -- History
Baptismal records
Marriage records
Registers
Burial records

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