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Fr. García Diego's Response to the Governor Regarding Secularization
In this letter to the governor of Alta California, Fr. Francisco García Diego expressed his opinion regarding secularization. The Franciscan from Mission Santa Clara believed that there were not enough secular priests to replace the friars. …
Crown of roses
title page of Gl'inganni della via spirituale di Francesco Stadiera
Sergeant Francis Fletcher of the 54th Massachusetts on equal pay for Black soldiers, 1864
Sergeant Francis Fletcher of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment wrote to Jacob C. Safford detailing the unequal compensation his regiment received.
Illustration Of Fr. Serra
An illustration depicting Fr. Junípero Serra holding a crucifix in one hand and a stone in the other, while preaching to a crowd of Natives.
Truman Displaying Newspaper
Truman depicted displaying misprinted newspaper after winning the 1948 Presidential election
Executive Order 8807—Establishing the Office of Scientific Research and Development
Establishing the Office of Scientific Research and Development
Letter barring school attendance, 1951
A letter demanding the Board of Education to provide instructions for children with mental disabilities as formal education does not provide benefits. A mother is recommended to send her children to a state institution, however, the mother refuses…
The Italian-Americans
History of the Italian-American community in Santa Cruz County.
Introductory page to L'Italia Dall'A Alle Z
Third page of L'italia Dall'A Alle'Z. Introduction written by Piero Parini. While written in an alphabet book intended for children, the forward is intended for their parents.