Notices given by Juan Cadelaria on the Founding of New Spain Settlements // Noticias que da Juan Cadelaria, vecino de esta Villa de San Francisco Javier de Alburquerque de edad de 84 años nacio el año de 1692., 1777
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 9
Scope and Contents
Juan Candelaria dictates the founding history of almost all pueblos (villages) and presidios (military settlements) in the New Spain settlement, now modern-day New Mexico. Along these lines are the counties of Bernadillo, Alameda, Valencia, Tome, Cienega, Belen, and Santa Fe. In addition, there are details about uprisings and wars from Native nations in the area, including Isleta Pueblo and Sandia peoples. Towards the end of these historical accounts, there is a page dedicated to a series of past governors from these settlements.
Dates
- Creation: 1777
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes (.83 linear feet)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Spanish; Castilian
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository