Academy of American Franciscan History Microfilm Collection, 1526-1972,, bulk bulk 1700-1800

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Summary

Title:
Academy of American Franciscan History microfilm collection
Dates:
1526-1972,, bulk bulk 1700-1800
Creators:
Academy of American Franciscan History
Abstract:
A collection of microfilmed documents relating to the history of the Order of Saint Francis in the New World, including the exploration, settlement, and colonization of Mexico, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, and the United States.
Extent:
Number of containers: 20 cartons Linear feet: 25
Language:
Collection materials are in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Academy of American Franciscan History Microfilm Collection, BANC MSS 2005/262, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Background

Scope and content:

A collection of microfilmed documents relating to the history of the Order of Saint Francis in the New World, including the exploration, settlement, and colonization of Mexico, Central, and South America, the Caribbean, and the United States. Almost all of the materials are copies of documents held in libraries and archives in Spain, Italy, and the Americas. In addition to records detailing Franciscan missions, policies, and practices, the collection includes letters and diaries of explorers and missionaries, regional histories, and two-way dictionaries of Spanish and indigenous languages. Authors include Caetano Baluffi, Fray Juan Crespi, Marion Habig, Fr. Mathias Keimen, Jay Frederick Lehnhertz, Fr. Junipero Serra, and Fr. Pedro Tomás Torrubia.

Biographical / historical:

The Franciscan Order is the common term for the Order of Friars Minor; the Order of Friars Minor, Capuchin; the Order of Friars Minor, Conventual; the Third Order Regular of St. Francis; and a number of other related communities of men or women. Originally founded by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1209, the Order is mendicant (dependent on charity for their livelihood), apostolic, and contemplative.

Acquisition information:
The Academy of American Franciscan History Microfilm Collection was loaned to The Bancroft Library from the Academy of American Franciscan History, Inc. on February 23, 2005.
Processing information:

Processed by Lincoln Cushing in 2006.

Arrangement:

Arranged to the container level.

Accruals:

No additions are expected.

Physical location:
Many of the Bancroft Library collections are stored offsite and advance notice may be required for use. For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding Aid written by Lincoln Cushing, June 2006
Sponsor:
Funding for processing this collection was provided by The Academy of American Franciscan History, Inc.
Date Prepared:
© 2007
Date Encoded:
Machine-readable finding aid generated by Finding Aid author(s) via EAD XPress; markup validated by The Bancroft Library staff using OAC validation tools; Date of source: October 2007

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research, with the following exceptions: Much of the film is unspooled or in such poor condition that conservation measures may be needed prior to patron access. Inquiries concerning these materials should be directed, in writing, to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library.

Terms of access:

All requests to reproduce, publish, quote from or otherwise use collection materials must be submitted in writing to the Head of Public Services, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, 94720-6000. Consent is given on behalf of The Bancroft Library as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission from the copyright owner. Such permission must be obtained from the copyright owner. See: http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/reference/permissions.html.

Restrictions also apply to digital representations of the original materials. Use of digital files is restricted to research and educational purposes.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Academy of American Franciscan History Microfilm Collection, BANC MSS 2005/262, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Berkeley, The Bancroft Library
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000, US
Contact:
510-642-6481
bancref-library@berkeley.edu
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