This collection documents 19 of the 21 Alta California missions founded by Spanish Franciscans, as the missions appeared between 1952 to 1954 at the time that they were sketched and painted by the artist. The sketches were produced and painted by Father James (Jim) Menard, S.J. between 1952 to 1954 while attending Alma College. The paintings hung in the library until Alma College relocated to Berkeley and became the Jesuit School of Theology.