Papers of John Nobili, S.J.,

The Nobili Papers contain virtually all the documents of the early days of Santa Clara College. Included are financial records, legal papers (particularly dealing with securing the former Mission land from various claimants), and correspondence with Church and State officials, parents, and merchants...

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Main Author: Nobili, Giovanni, 1812-1856
Format: Book
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Online Access:http://findaid.oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/tf2t1n992k
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Summary:The Nobili Papers contain virtually all the documents of the early days of Santa Clara College. Included are financial records, legal papers (particularly dealing with securing the former Mission land from various claimants), and correspondence with Church and State officials, parents, and merchants. Of special interest are documents related to the Orchard Trial, in which Nobili and Bishop Alemany seek to establish claim to land formerly held by Mission Santa Clara. In addition to Santa Clara College documents, there are papers related to St. Joseph's Church (San Jose), Mission Dolores (San Francisco) property, and Mission San Jose.
Physical Description:1.75 cubic ft. (5 boxes)
Finding Aid:Finding aid available in University Archives and on the Internet.