Pinedo Family Life, 1826-1901 (bulk 1842-1901), bulk: 1842 - 1901
Scope and Content
This series documents the day-to-day lives of the Pinedo family for most of the nineteenth century. The series includes devotional books, reproductions of El Cocinero Español by Encarnación Pinedo, photographs, handwritten personal reminiscences, copies of marriage and baptism records, property records, and newspaper clippings. The handwritten accounts of Encarnación Pinedo’s early life reflect what daily life was like in Mission Santa Clara prior to the secularization of the California missions. There are also discharge and transfer documents relating to the military service of Luis Maria Peralta in the Spanish army, written in Castilian Spanish. The material in this series is written in English, Castilian Spanish, and Latin.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1901 (bulk 1842-1901)
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1842 - 1901
Access
Collection is open for research.
Access Restrictions
None
Extent
From the Collection: 1.21 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This series is arranged topically.
Repository Details
Part of the Archives & Special Collections, Santa Clara University Library Repository
Santa Clara University Library
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara California 95053-0500 USA US
408-554-5530
Email: specialcollections@scu.edu