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San Buenaventura by Zephyrin Englehardt Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, 1930 During the term of Fr. Presidente José Señan’s rule, the interrogatorio or list of questions, proposed by the Spanish government, reached California. The Fathers at each mission answered the questions as far as their respective establishment was concerned, and then they forwarded the … Continue reading Repruesta to the interrogatorio of 1812 Mission San Buenaventura

Hupa creation story – – Humboldt County He Who is Lost to us Across the Ocean first appeared on the Klamath River. When he appeared there was a ringing noise like a bell. When he appeared burning pieces of wood fell from the sky. When he appeared there was another race of people who went … Continue reading Hupa Creation Story

Ohlone creation story – – Monterey County Eagle, Hummingbird and Coyote stood on top of a mountain after the world was created. Water rose up toward their feet. Eagle carried the other two away to a higher mountain until the water went down. Coyote went out to see if the world was dry. He called … Continue reading Ohlone Creation Story

Lake Miwok creation story – – Lake County Hawk Chief complained to Coyote that there were no humans. Coyote became angry but he created people out of wood. He carved various types of wood, and stuck them in the ground around his house and danced. In the morning the people were there: Blue Jay, Deer, … Continue reading Lake Miwok Creation Story