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THE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTER OF THE CALIFORNIA MISSION STUDIES ASSOCIATION
CONTENTS:
SYMPOSIUM ON "CHILDREN OF COYOTE, MISSIONARIES OF ST. FRANCIS:"
NOVEMBER 19
AAFH SEMINAR: OCTOBER 1
FUNDING FOR MISSION SAN MIGUEL RESTORATION ADVANCES IN CONGRESS
TWO EVENTS AT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: SEPTEMBER 14
TWO EVENTS AT THE RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE IN SAN MIGUEL: OCTOBER 2 AND 29
SONOMA HERITAGE TOUR: NOVEMBER 5
RECENTLY PUBLISHED
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SYMPOSIUM ON "CHILDREN OF COYOTE, MISSIONARIES OF ST. FRANCIS:"
NOVEMBER 19
CMSA, the Academy of American Franciscan History, the California
Historical Society, and Heyday Books will co-sponsor a symposium on
Steven Hackel‚s new book, "Children of Coyote, Missionaries of St.
Francis: Indian-Spanish Relations in Colonial California, 1769-1850" on
Saturday, November 19 at 10 AM in the Flora Lamson Hewlett Library of
the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.
The panelists will be:
José Refugio de la Torre Curiel, University of California,
Berkeley
Janet Fireman, Curator, Los Angeles Museum of Natural History/Editor,
"California History"
Steven Karr, Curator, Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Autry
National Center.
Alan Taylor, Professor of History, University of California, Davis
Response by Steven Hackel, Oregon State University.
The Library is located at 2400 Ridge Road, Berkeley, on the north side
of campus.
The book is published by the University of North Carolina Press for the
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture.
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AAFH SEMINAR: OCTOBER 1
The Academy of American Franciscan History will hold its first seminar
of the year on Saturday October 1 at the Franciscan School of Theology,
1712 Euclid Ave., Berkeley.
The presenter will be Lisbeth Haas of the University of California,
Santa Cruz. Her topic will be "Pablo Tac: Mission History and
Luiseño Christianity."
Lisbeth describes her presentation in these words: "Working from Pablo
Tac's manuscript, written in Rome c.1838-41, I examine Tac's
presentation of the history of Mission San Luis Rey where he grew up,
his perspective as a Quechnajuichom and Christian Luiseño, and
the interpretations of Catholicism that prevailed at the mission. The
manuscript, with it's Luiseño
vocabulary, stories, and partial Luiseño-Spanish dictionary,
offers an extraordinary source written by a native scholar. It renders
his historical perspective, and the way the Luiseño language of
his era expressed concepts of the sacred."
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FUNDING FOR MISSION SAN MIGUEL RESTORATION ADVANCES IN CONGRESS
At the end of July, Sen. Barbara Boxer announced that $300,000 to begin
restoration of Mission San Miguel was in the Interior Appropriations
bill. As CMSA members are well aware, the structure was nearly toppled
by the Dec. 22, 2003 earthquake in nearby Paso Robles. County
inspectors closed the building indefinitely as a result of damage
incurred by the earthquake and related safety concerns.
Knox Mellon, Executive Director for the California Missions Foundation
said, "This funding is appropriate and well deserved. My primary
thanks goes to Senator Boxer whose absolute commitment and unrelenting
pursuit of this funding for the preservation of these historical
landmarks was essential."
The House and Senate will now have to vote on the Conference Report for
the Interior Appropriation bill before the legislation goes to the
President to be signed into law.
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TWO EVENTS AT SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: SEPTEMBER 14 AND 16
Mozelle Sukut form San Juan Capistrano sends us information about two
events in September:
1. Book signing and reception. "Mission San Juan Capistrano: The
Fall and Rise of a California Mission." Reverend William Krekelberg.
Wednesday September 14 10 AM at the Soldiers Barracks Gallery at
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Father Krekelberg will share some of his experiences and insights from
his work to collect historic photos, diary entries, letters and
reverences pertaining to the period of decline, survival and
restoration efforts at Mission San Juan Capistrano. "While
I am convinced that more information will yet come to light, the time
has come to put together what I have and make it available." For more
information, please phone (949) 234-1322. Free with paid
admission to the mission.
2. "Mission San Juan Capistrano Romance of the Serra Chapel Gala
Concert and Dinner." This will be a fundraiser to begin the
preservation work on the Serra Chapel, one of the oldest structures in
California. Friday, September 16, at 6:30 PM at Mission San Juan
Capistrano
This will be a concert by Michael Feinstein in the ruins of the Great
Stone Church. It will be followed by dinner by the Ritz Carlton, Laguna
Niguel, in the Mission's Main Courtyard. For tickets and reservations
phone (949) 234-1322.
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TWO EVENTS AT THE RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE IN SAN MIGUEL: OCTOBER 2 AND 29
Joyce Herman of Friends of the Adobes sends us this
information:
Sunday, October 2, 2005 will bring an exciting event to the
Rios-Caledonia Adobe in San Miguel. "SPANISH DAYS AT THE OLD
ADOBE", from 11 AM to 4 PM, will feature many colorful and interesting
events, including: Lively Spanish dancers and musicians from the
days of Early California, native singers from the local Salinan tribe,
performances by members of the New World Baroque Orchestra and
soloists, and the Mission San Miguel Singers, under the leadership of
John Warren. There will be re-enactment characters from
California's past, crafts of the Period (1850's) and demonstrations on
making adobe bricks. Spanish food by the San Miguel Mission's
auxiliary will be sold, with monies earned by sale of the food to go to
the Mission's Restoration Fund. Event will be free to the public,
with donations encouraged.
Saturday, October 29, 2005 will again feature an event at the
Rios-Caledonia Adobe to fascinate those interested in GHOSTS of the
adobe and those of the Mission San Miguel and environs. The event
will be a "CANDLE LIGHT TOUR OF THE RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE" and will be
narrated by Wally Ohles, our local history authority and author of
"Lands of Mission San Miguel". This walk-through will take place
from 7 PM until 9 PM; free to the public, also with donations
encouraged.
For more information on both events, call (805) 467-3357/239-3122 or
e-mail hermanjah@tcsn.net
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SONOMA HERITAGE TOUR NOVEMBER 5, 2005
The ever-active Sonoma docents have sent us the following information:
A new event, the "Sonoma Heritage Tour" is slated for Saturday,
November 5th from 1 p. m. to 9 p. m. Sonoma Heritage Tour is presented
by the California State Parks, the Sonoma State Historical Parks, Assn.
and the Sonoma Business Community.
The history of Sonoma is unique and very rich in history. This frontier
outpost was ordered built by the Mexican Government. The Mission was
established in 1823. All of the other Missions in California were built
under the direction of Spain. General Vallejo was sent to Sonoma to
build the Barracks in an effort to establish a military presence and
protect the area for Mexico. The Mexican Government believed that if a
Mission was established and protected a town or pueblo would follow.
And follow it did.
For the November 5th, Sonoma Historical Tour we are asking participants
to consider dressing in a costume appropriate from 1823 to 1900. That
could be Italian or French, Spanish or Mexican, Swiss or Frontier, or
most any other combination. Costumes don't have to be lavish. Sometimes
a hat, a scarf, a vest, a shawl, suspenders, a long skirt, what ever
your imagination would consider being worn in 1823 to 1900.
The docents hosting at the historic sites plan to wear costumes
appropriate to the period. We hope the business people will also add to
the atmosphere by wearing clothing typical of merchants in the 1800's.
The idea is to have fun dressing and come to the party.
*Historic buildings around the downtown plaza will be toured by General
Vallejo starting about 1:00.
*Restaurants are offering a "Heritage Special".
*Hotels and B & B's are offering a Heritage package.
*The Sebastiani Trolley will offer rides down Spain Street from the
winery to the Vallejo home.
*The New York Regiment of 1846 will be represented at the Barracks.
*Bob Morris's portraits of American Indians will be displayed at the
Barracks.
*With the firing of the Barracks cannon at 5 p. m. and a fanfare by the
Mariachi "Tarasco de Lorenzo Sandoval" the evening
festivities will begin.
*The Blue Wing Inn will have a room open for viewing.
*The Chapel at the Mission will be viewed by candlelight.
*The Barracks will open rooms for viewing, the bookstore, and host
light refreshments.
*The Toscano Hotel will be open and staffed by the League for
Historical Preservation.
*The League will also host at the Vasquez House.
*The Depot Museum will welcome all Tour participants.
*The Sonoma Merchants will be open and welcoming.
*At 9 p. m. the cannon will fire again and taps will be sounded.
*The evening will end when the last door closes.
Info at www.sonomaparks.org <http://www.sonomaparks.org> or
by calling 707-939-9420. Cost is $25.00
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RECENTLY PUBLISHED
"Illustrated Time Line of Junípero Serra's Life, Extending from
his Birth through his Death and Subsequent Recognition and
Beatification." Pentacle Press. ISBN: 0-9763500-8-4. $4.95. Order
from Pentacle Press, LLC, P.O. Box 9400, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 or by
email at sales@missionscalifornia.com
Sabine Anagnostou, "Jesuits in Spanish America: Contributions to the
Exploration of the American Materia Medica," Pharmacy in History,
vol. 47, no. 1: 3-17.
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