Discovering Mission San Rafael Arcángel


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Learn about the rich history of Mission San Rafael Arcángel: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.







Mission San Rafael Arcángel


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On December 14, 1817, Fray Vicente Francisco de Sarriá raised the cross and celebrated the first mass at Mission San Rafael Arcángel. Named after the patron saint of good health, Fray Gil, the founder of the mission, was also a man of medicine and coordinated the mission’s efforts to take care of the sick. The content provided in this book, aligned to California state standards, will provide students with a greater insight into the story of California’s mission system. This book is filled with excellent primary source materials and visuals of San Rafael Arcángel, including illustrations, paintings, and maps.




Discovering Mission San Rafael Arcángel


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Learn about the rich history of Mission San Rafael Arcngel: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.




The Penultimate Mission


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Discovering Mission San Miguel Arcángel


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Learn about the rich history of Mission San Miguel Arcángel: how it started, the people who ran it, the indigenous population, and its legacy today.




The California Missions


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"Illustrated in color throughout, The California Missions: History, Art, and Preservation combines engaging text with historical paintings, archival photographs, and recent photography to create a vivid chronicle of these iconic institutions. The narrative recounts their founding and early history, surveys mission art and architecture, and examines their role in shaping the history and culture of California. A final chapter discusses recent advances in preserving the mission heritage for future generations. The second part of the book provides concise historical profiles for each of the twenty-one missions." --Book Jacket.




Mission San Rafael Arcangel


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Directory of Historical Organizations in the United States and Canada


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This multi-functional reference is a useful tool to find information about history-related organizations and programs and to contact those working in history across the country.