Santa Clara University (Calif.)
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Santa Clara Valley Local History Collection
Collection — Container: Santa Clara Valley Local History Collection
Identifier: R.G. 102
Abstract
The Santa Clara Valley Local History Collection, 1847-2006 (bulk 1890-1960) documents the history of the Santa Clara Valley after the arrival of European and overland settlers. The records consist of Chamber of Commerce publications promoting the Santa Clara Valley as an idyllic place to live, work and visit; writings, reminiscences, photographs and ephemera documenting the prominent pioneer and Californio families of the Santa Clara Valley; and printed...
Dates:
1847-2006 (bulk 1890-1960)
Arthur D. Spearman, S.J. Papers
Collection
Identifier: PP-Spearman
Abstract
The Arthur D. Spearman, S.J. Papers, 1824-1977 (1955-1975), documents the life of priest, author, and former University Archivist Father Arthur D. Spearman, S.J. The bulk of the collection consists of subject files and photographs used by Fr. Spearman for his historical research. Fr. Spearman was an avid collector of materials related to his many research interests, including mission history, the history of Santa Clara Valley, Santa Clara University, Native Americans, Jesuits, and his family...
Dates:
1824-1977 (bulk 1955-1975)