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PPM/CA. Californiana

 Record Group Term
Identifier: PPM/CA
Dating back to the founding of the Mission Santa Clara in 1777, these collections include papers from the original Mission, papers from faculty and others with a relationship to Santa Clara University, and other collections acquired to support the research interests of faculty and students. Publications and personal papers from select faculty and staff members are also collected for preservation purposes.

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

California apple labels collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP-Naumes
Dates: Majority of material found within 1855-1955

Murphy Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: PP-Murphy
Abstract The Murphy Family Papers, 1842-1910 (bulk 1850-1880), document the lives of the Murphy family before and after their arrival to the San Jose, California area. The records consist of correspondence, indentures, legal paperwork, bills, receipts, and maps of property that the family owned. This collection is arranged into three series: Series I. Martin Murphy, Jr.’s Papers, 1842-1885 (bulk 1850-1880); Series II. Murphy Family Miscellaneous Papers, 1846-1870 (bulk 1850-1870); and Series III....
Dates: 1842-1910 (bulk 1850-1880)

Santa Clara Valley Local History Collection

 Collection — 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)

Gabrielle Sullivan, SNDdeN Papers

 Collection
Identifier: PP - Sullivan
Abstract

The Gabrielle Sullivan, SNDdeN Papers, 1890-1994 (bulk 1959-1979), document the research of Sr. Gabrielle Sullivan, SNDdeN (Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur) and her investigations of the Murphy family. The records consist of research materials and correspondence related to the Murphy family and Sullivan’s academic work. This collection is arranged into one series: Series I. Sr. Gabrielle Sullivan, SNDdeN Research Materials, 1890-1994 (bulk 1959-1979).

Dates: 1890-1994 (bulk 1959-1979)