(J. Erbe) (1978)

A full scale book about the life and career of Jesuit Father Hernando de Santaren early pioneer of the Sinaloa and Sierra de Topia missionary efforts. Covers many, many topics of interest and relevance to this period (circa 1610-1640)- a partial list includes Indian customs, relations and difficulties with Spaniards clergy/Spanish relations, missionary philosophy, obedience, Cuarto Voto, difficulties and obstacles facing missionaries, etc. Book possibly written to support canonization effort on behalf of Santaren. (D. Deeds) (1977)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

(J. Erbe) (1978)

Beginning about the time of Santaren martyroom in the Sierra de Topia padre Ximenez has written a detailed history of military and missionary efforts to pacify and indoctrinate the Tepehuan, acaxee, xixime and hina people from about 1600-1634. A section on Acaxees describes their marriages, burials, superstitions, agriculture, hunting, fishing, dancing, medicines, dress, musical instruments, vices, eating, cannibalism war customs, etc. Father Ximenex researched the earlier period and was a participant observer in the latter (1620's early 30'). (D. Deeds) (1977)

Gives description of missionary activities- baptisms, false gods of Indians, bad habits of Indians, etc. (D. Miller) (1978)

Description of Cavala's travel through Cinaloa- offers good detail about Indian life style and habits- for example, food and water consumption, types of stones used, what foods are in abundance, etc. Also, gives some description of indios ladinos. (D. Miller) (1978)

Questions, statements of witnesses, certifications all pertaining to information presented by padre Juan Heredia concerning past history and administration of Tarahumara Indians. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Hurdaide describes early attempts to colonize Sinaloa. Discusses his own conquest more than 100 leagues, 5 major rivers, 185,000 Indians. Notes that according to Cabeza de Vaca, 200 leagues between Sinaloa, Florida filled with (docile people well-disposed to receive the holy faith. Also states probably a land route from Sinaloa to California, although easier to go by boat (evidence not everyone thought California an Island). Mentions Indian unrest caused by Tlatoles from Tepehuan area. Asks for 30 Spanish settlers, no mulatos, mestizos or known rebels. Requests more soldiers, newcomers, not Spaniards already settled in Sinaloa. Asks that his Brother Martin Sanchez de Hurdaide be appointed protector of Indians. Describes importance Montesclaros presidio, construction 4 casas fuertes Yaqui, Mayo, Nebome areas. Mentions discovery Chinipa mines. In general, Hurdaide's apologetica 40 year career which has left him 40,000 pesos in debt. Indians he's fought called most bellicose New Spain. (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Each of these annual letters gives a status report on many collegios and seminarios run by Jesuits in New Spain. For example, a description of collegio de Mexico gives number of students and courses; student activities- fiestas, study habits, off hours. This type of description is given for each school. The letters also give information on the deaths of priests, relations with Indians, baptismal accounts, and general conditions of the church in each province of New Spain. Over all these letters offer excellent educational data concerning Jesuit activities for the years 1622-1630 in New Spain. (D. Miller) (1978)