This document deals mainly with Texas Indians, and the establishment of a mission among them. Mentions the origin of the word Texas. (E. Klien) (1978)

(R. Graham) (1979)

Begins with an outline of the two Principal problems facing Nueva Vizcaya- hostile Indian attacks and lack of food supplies due mainly to drouth. Governor promises steps to provide protection and officially names Saint Francis Xavier as the Patron of Nueva Vizcaya. Several miraculous cures attributed to him. Describes in considerable detail celebrations, processions ect. Which were organized in Francis Xaviers name- activities in which all sectors of society participated. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Outline of missionary efforts around Parras area- mainly religious, but includes some temporal material. Several detailed stories of the effects of evil spirits on the health of a child and a family and how faith and religion solved these problems. (D. Deeds) (1977)

Contains population statistics and linguistic data for those pueblos listed (in 281) in the following format. onabas. Tiene 2 pueblos, 2 lenguas - bautismos - 60 - casamientos 24. unfortunately does not specify which languages for each Pueblo; rather, the major languages are listed seperately. (R. Perez) (1977)

Review religious activity 23 pueblos, numerous rancherias administered by mission. States 14 priests working among some 25,000 christians. Gives number baptisms, marriages, examples miraculous cures for each Partido. In Partido of Ures, states River dried up, threatened bean crop until people promised offering to St. Julio and it rained. Notes success conversion pueblos Nacameri (Rayon), Nacosura, Toapa (Tuape), Cocaripe (Cucurpe), Saracatzi (Saracachi), rancherias of Himeris. (note ethnic difference settlement patterns-Opata pueblos, Himeris (Lower Pima) rancherias). States only one priest Partido Babiacora (Baviacora), Aconche (Aconchi), Llepaca (Huepac), Banamitz (Banamichi), zenoquippe (Sinoquipe). Mentions sadness people Baviacora, Aconchi departure priest. In Partido of Arispe (Arizpe), Chinapa, Bacobitzi, states that Indians who five years ago threatened priests now good christians. States people these three pueblos speak common language of Sonora (Opata), but notes presence group baptized Himeris in Bacobitzi, desire other members this numerous nation to be baptized. Mentions Pueblo Buchubacobitzi. Notes great need for missionaries Partido of Teuricatzi (Teuricachi), Batziner, Cuquiaratzi (Cuquiarachi), Cuchuticac (Cuchuta), Terara, because of prevalence polygamy, homo sexuality, including men who dress as women, sell themselves, do women's work. Notes that bordering this Partido are Sumas, divided into Sumas del Norte, and Sumas del oriente, who live near Bavispes. Describes them as fierce, states they attacked Jesuits, Spaniards at Teuricachi. Pursued unsuccessfully by Spaniards, friendly Indians. Finally group of them petitioned for peace, were consigned to Pueblo of Oppotu, near Huasabas, where many baptized, in 1651. Notes success conversion Indians Partido of vasdabas (Huasabas), Oppotu, San Miguel, Bacatedeuatzi (Bacadehuachi), Nacori, Tetasura. Describes desire Indians Partido of San Juan de batzinas, llasserac (Bacerac), Babispes (Bavispe) for missionization, frustrated because of lack of priests. States Valley fertile, irrigated, supporting 1500 souls, 420 vecinos (large number Spaniards frontier area). Describes actions Hechicero who called people to dances, drinking bouts, walked on burning branches without Pain, told people baptism cause of death when disease broke out, finally beheaded by Christian Indians. Notes successful progression conversion Indians Partido de Cumupas (Cumpas), Opposura (Oposura), Depatzi, real de minas (probably San Juan Bautista). (T. Sheridan) (1976)

Letter reports hostile actions of Tarahumares and Tepequanes. And reciprocal activities of soldiers under general Juan Barraca. Comments on murder of padre Cornelio Godines. (J. Erbe) (1978)

Most of this document relates the long and varied campaigns against Indian (mostly Tobosos) enemies around the Chiguagua area and efforts of priests and soldiers to protect the friendly Tarahumaras many of whom they had attracted to a stable mission life. Tells of padre Cornelio Godines martyrization and brief section at end outlines religious progress of the missions. (D. Deeds) (1977)

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)

Gives population statistics by categories- adultos bautisades; ninos bautisados; Casados. (R. Perez) (1977)