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Frances Rand Smith papers, ca. 1908-1937.
BANC MSS C-R 44 box1; BANC MSS C-R 44 v.1
Collection Overview

Title:

Frances Rand Smith papers, ca. 1908-1937

Creator/Contributor:

Smith, Frances Rand., creator

Abstract:

Consists of manuscripts and research notes of unpublished works by Frances Rand Smith. Manuscripts are of "Spanish grants and early ranchos in Palo Alto's history," and "The Mission of San Diego de Alcala: a study of the architecture of the mission of San Diego, Calif." Research notes include the San Diego mission, the Mormon Battalion, and early Spanish Calif. history. Also includes scrapbook of San Diego Mission.

Date:

1908 (issued)

Subject:

San Diego Mission.
United States. -- Army. -- Mormon Battalion.
Missions -- California -- San Diego
Indians of North America -- California -- Missions -- History
Land grants -- California -- Santa Clara County
Spanish mission buildings -- California -- Photographs
Palo Alto (Calif.) -- History

Note:

Scrapbook includes black and white photographs of San Diego Mission.
Photographs transferred to the Pictorial Collections of The Bancroft Library (BANC PIC )
Frances Rand Smith spent many years researching and visiting Calif. Missions and published works on their history and architecture.

Type:

Scrapbooks.

Physical Description:

print
1 box and 1 v. (.45 linear ft.)

Language:

English

Identifier:

BANC MSS C-R 44 box1
BANC MSS C-R 44 v.1

Origin:

California