Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- José de Gálvez Papers
- Dates:
- 1763-1794
- Creators:
- Galvez, Jose de, 1720-1787
- Abstract:
- This collection consists of letters, documents, and one map (all in Spanish) assembled in 1794 for the Conde de Revilla Gigedo. It consists mostly of official correspondence (1765-72) between Spanish statesman José de Gálvez (1720-1794) and the successive viceroys of Mexico, dealing with the organization of the expeditions sent to San Diego and Monterey to occupy California, the efforts to enlarge the frontiers of New Spain and subdue the Indians in Sonora and Sinaloa, and the removal of the Jesuit missionaries from Lower California.
- Extent:
- 734 pieces in 11 boxes 2 oversize folders
- Language:
- The records are in Spanish .
- Preferred citation:
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[Identification of item], José de Gálvez Papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of letters, documents, and one map (all in Spanish) which are papers assembled in 1794 for the Conde de Revilla Gigedo. It consists mostly of official correspondence (1765-72) between Galvez and the successive viceroys of Mexico. They deal with the organization of the expeditions sent to San Diego and Monterey to occupy California, the efforts to enlarge the frontiers of New Spain and subdue the Indians in Sonora and Sinaloa, and the removal of the Jesuit missionaries from Lower California.
Persons represented in the collection include: Antonio María Bucareli y Ursua (38 pieces), Carlos Francisco de Crox, Marques de Croix (204 pieces), Jose de Galvez, Marques de Sonora (291 pieces), Juan Vicente de Guemes Pacheco, conde de Revilla Gigedo (5 pieces), and Joaquin Monserrat, Marques de Cruillas.
Encoder's note: Diacritics have been omitted for encoding.
Organized chronologically.
- Biographical / historical:
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Spanish statesman José de Gálvez (1720-1787) was sent in 1765 by Charles III to New Spain (Mexico) as Visitador-General in order to effect administrative and financial reforms. Along with the new viceroy, Carlos Francisco de Croix, Galvez undertook improvements, including the reorganization of the tax system, the strengthening of the northern frontier, and the Spanish occupation of Alta California.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased from Stanley Henkels, April 1925.
- Rules or conventions:
- Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Sinaloa
(State)
Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Sonora (State)
Indians of Mexico--History--Sources
Spaniards--California--History--18th century--Sources
Spaniards--California--Monterey--History--18th century --Sources
Spaniards--California--San Diego--History--18th century--Sources
Viceroys--Mexico--Correspondence
Missions--California
California--Colonization
California--History--To 1846--Sources
Letters (correspondence)--California--18th century
Letters (correspondence)--Mexico--18th century
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- © 2014
- Date Encoded:
- Machine readable finding aid encoded by Gina C Giang on July 2014
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.
- 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], José de Gálvez Papers, 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