Stretching from San Diego to Sonoma, the twenty-one beautiful missions that line the state of California remind us of our nation’s past. Under the Spanish king Charles III, plans were made for extending Spanish domain into Upper California. Sea and …
Zephyrin Engelhardt (1851-1934), O.F.M., was born as Charles Anthony Engelhardt in Bilshausen, Hanover, Germany, on November 13, 1851. In 1852, he and his family emigrated to North America. In 1872, he entered the Franciscan order and was ordained in 1878. …
The Cardinell Vincent Postcards Collection is one of the best full sets of mission photographs ever produced. The photographs are unadorned early images rendered in sepia tone and were taken between the late 19th and early 20th century. The set …
California’s iconic missions have captivated hearts for centuries. But beyond their historical significance, these missions have also been popular subjects for postcards, offering a unique window into how these landmarks were perceived and shared over time. The late 19th and …
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California Missions by Claude G. Putnam Author: Putnam, Claude GeorgeDate: 1949Short Title: California MissionsPublisher: Wm. L. NewmanPublisher Location: Glendale, Calif.Type: Separate MapFull Title: California Missions. By Claude G. Putnam. Published and copyright by Wm. L. Newman. Glendale, Calif. – 1949.Pub …