Scholastic
Scholastic: Spanish Missions of California
Students can use this page as a jumping off page to do research on Spanish missions in California. There are numerous links to Scholastic articles and to other websites on subtopics such as missionaries, Franciscans and places in...
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American Journeys: Background on Francisco Palou and Father Junipero Serra
Find background information about the life of Father Junipero Serra and his biographer, Father Francisco Palou. Read about the missions they established in California and their work in converting Native Americans to Christianity. Click...
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American Journeys: Life of Father Junipero Serro, Founder of Franciscan Missions
This study of Junipero Serra's (1723-1789) life was first published in 1913. It's made available here with some great features. You can search the book for key terms, read background information on the author and the subject, print or...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Junipero Serra
Junipero Serra (1713-1789) was a missionary who worked in Mexico and later California, mainly among the native people. He was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1988. This is a short profile of his life.
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California Missions Virtual Tour
Be sure to play the beautiful Mission Music as you explore this colorful journey into the history of the California missions.
Curated OER
Ruins of the Mission San Carlos as Seen in 1882
A biography of Father Junipero Serra, including excerpts from a biography written by Serra's good friend, Palou.
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Gravesite of Father Serra at the Mission San Carlos at Carmel
A biography of Father Junipero Serra, including excerpts from a biography written by Serra's good friend, Palou.