Judge Joaquin Carrillo – A Biographical Sketch

APRIL-DECEMBER

VOLUME 3

QUARTERLY BULLETIN OF THE SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Rare Serra Manuscript Reproduced 1850 -1929 AMERICAN PERIOD Preview and tea for members and exhibitors Time: Annual election of officers .. 4:00 P.M., Thursday, January 30, 1958.

Place: Society Headquarters, Old Mission. Ex hibitors are invited to attend from 4:30 to 6:00, following the annual business meeting.

Museum Director's Report It was a proud and important moment in the history of the Santa Barbara Historical Society when Mrs. John Russell Hasting’s bequest of the Trussell-Winchester adobe at 412 West Montecito Street was dedicated on October 12, 1957, as State Landmark No. 559 by Dr. V. Aubrey Neasham, State Historian for the Division of Beaches and Parks. Miss Maria Lorenza Trussell, daugh ter of Captain Horatio Gates Trussell who built the adobe in 1854, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bagg von Rossler, a de scendant of the Winchester family, assisted in the cere mony by unveiling the handsome bronze plaque imbedded on a large boulder placed in the garden. The Trussell family was also represented by Mr. Rufus Trussell, son of Captain Trussell. Unable to be present were Captain Trussell’s grandchildren, Mr. Ulric and Edward Trussell and Mrs. Bernice Trussell Logue.

Among the distinguished guests present were: Senator and Mrs. J. J. Hollister, Assemblyman and Mrs. James Holmes, Mayor and Mrs. Floyd 0. Bohnett, Mr. Gael 0.

Crowell, president of the Santa Barbara City Council, and Mrs. Crowell, also City Councilmen Arthur B. Clem ens, Harry Heron, Ralph H. Wilson, and City Adminis trator Perry Scott and their wives.

It would be difficult to over-estimate, at this critical stage in the growth of Santa Barbara, the importance of saving this charming bit of Santa Barbara’s early history. As Mr. Francis Price expressed it in his address at the dedication, “I hope I shall live to see in my native town more dedications and less destruction of our historic landmarks—I believe a city can no more destroy its past without injury to itself than the roots of a tree can be (Continued on Page 6)

Noticias is deeply grateful to Father Maynard Geiger, O.F.M., Historian of the Old Mission, for his cooperation and generosity in granting us the opportunity to repro duce for the first time with a full translation, a letter written by Fray Junipero Serra to Fray Fermin de Lasuen which contains a reference to the founding of the Royal Presidio in Santa Barbara on April 21, 1782.

Historians will find it familiar passage, as Father Zephyrin Englehardt, former historian of the Franciscan Missions in California and Arizona, has quoted this frag ment from the letter in his invaluable histories of the Missions.* We are also indebted to Mrs. Melville Sahyun for her scholarly translation, made especially for us from the original letter in the Santa Barbara Mission Archives.

Mrs. Sahyun’s family were pioneer residents who came to this city in the late 1860’s. She is well qualified for this particular task, as her friendship with many of the dcscendents of early Spanish families has provided her with a rich background of legends concerning the life and work of Fray Serra. Through this intimate knowl edge of family traditions regarding Serra, Mrs. Sahyun was called as the 49th witness for the Serra Cause in 1948.

The following brief biographical notes on Fr. Junipero Serra have been provided by Jean Storke Menzies as background for the letter and translation.—Editor.

On November 24, 1713, to Margarita and Antonio Serra in the town of Petra, on the Spanish island of Mallorca, was born a son who was baptized Miguel Jose.

At the age of 17 he took Franciscan vows and the name of Junipero. Seventeen years later Fray Junipero Serra was still on his native island, a renowned preacher and university lecturer. But the missionary zeal was strong within him. Turning his back on attained success, he applied for a missionary post in the New World, and on April 13, 1749, sailed for the Mexican port of Veracruz.

(Continued on Page 2) ‘“Missions and Missionaries of California” (Franciscan Herald Press, Chicago, Illinois, 1930), Vol. II. Upper California, p. 390 (Second Edition).

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N€TICIA5 QUARTERLY BULLETIN OF THE SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY Ofkickhs a.\u Directohs 1957 President Elbert S. Conner First Vice President Hugh J. Weldon Second Vice President . . . . Elmer H. Whittaker Recording Secretary Miss Edna Sharpe Corresponding Secretary . . . . Paul G. Sweets’er Treasurer Mrs. Henry Griffiths Directors: Elbert S. Conner, Mrs. Wilson Forbes, W. Edwin Gledhill, Mrs. Henry Griffiths, Julian Goux, Mrs. Robert Ingle Hoyt, Rev. Basil Kelly, O.F.M., Mrs. Ernest Menzies, William S. Porter, Miss Edna Sharpe, Paul Sweetser, Hugh Weldon, Judge Atwell Westwick, Elmer H. Whittaker, Don W. Woods.

W. Edwin Gledhill . .

Mrs. W. Edwin Gledhill Wilberta M. Finley . .

. . Museum Director Curator Editor

There are five classes of membership; Benefaetor SfOO; Patron $25; Contribulinz SIS; Sustaininz $10; Active $5. Membership dues are tax deductible.

MAILING address: OLD MISSION, SANTA BARBARA, CALIF.

Serra Letter (Continued jrom Page 1)

His -work among the Indians of Mexico and Baja California tvas so fruitful that he was made El Presidente of the new missions to be established in Alta California.

Journeying northward by land, in 1769 he founded Mis sion San Diego de Alcala, the first of the mission chain in what is now the State of California.

Years later, after many disappointments, on March 31, 1782, in the presence of Fray Pedro Cambon and Lt. Jose Francisco de Ortega, Fray Junipero raised the Cross to found Mission San Buenaventura. Leaving Fray Cambon in charge, the party, now joined by Don Felipe de Neve, Governor of the province of California, proceeded along the coast of the Santa Barbara Channel.

Stopping at a place which they judged to be half way to the end of the channel, Fi-ay Junipero, on April 21st, blessed the site and again raised the Cross, this time to found Presidio Real de Santa Barbara.

tunity to speak of the matter arose at San Buenaventura, and I did sp with the energy which the subject demanded. The reply was, with a little smile, “Well, well, I have written to the Father to console himself (or I sliall write, I do not remember well), and that it is a matter for the Comandaiite Generalh Your Reverence may tell the Father to be comforted, etc. I_ told him most emphatically on what Your Reverence’s sorrow was based, and the answer was the same. I am disclosing to Your Reverence my inner iliouglus, also. I knew, before receiving the above letter, of the act of banishment by night, and although I had conceived that Your Reverence must have felt it no little, because you had desired and procured the liberty of the im prisoned children^, I had a much greater concept of it in view of this letter, and it did not fail to touch my soul. Such vehemence of expression was probably born of the freshness of the wound, and after the passage of some time would not be so great, but as soon as I received the second letter, with the felicitations and many congratulations on the founding of San Buenaventura (may God reward Your Reverence), and read carefully that (which you had written) regarding the affair, wliich, although brief, was no less expressive of your sorrow than the first letter, I went witli the latter in my hand to the tent of the Governor'*, and said to him, “Sir, this Father is one in whom have, and you sliould have, after God, entire confidence in keeping that rough and rude group of Indians of San Diego under control and pacified, and as you have the situation before you, and with vigilance, no one can know better tlian Your Ex cellency what are the measures conducive to it. When he (Father Lasiien) had an idea, in the past years, that the banishment of Carlos*, would contribute to it, he was able to set aside his fatherly love and propose what was expedient, and it was I who, at his suggestion, explained it to you, and you did not agree with it. Now, with what lias intervened, he makes so keen an expression of opinion to the contrary, as you can perceive by this, his letter, tliat I shall be glad for you to read it, since it seems to me to be fair that the matter should be settled, etc. He (Governor de Neve) became angry, and told me, It is now irremediable, it is a matter for the Comandante General. I even showed them leniency, for my first judgment was exile to San Bias, and afterwards I said that tliey did not have to leave the Penin sula,” (so that unintentionally he said that he had arranged everything). “The case made against them was very serious and deserved more, and yet I am granting them the boon of employ ment as sailors. No more can be done.” I said, “It is indeed a great sorrow that with what they have suffered and the promises that have been made to them, they should have to die away from their country, and without confession, for lack of anyone who knows their language.” “No, Father,” he said, “they all speak Spanish.” “Well, the Father,” I replied, “tells me no, and even when they may with effort be able to understand and say sometliing, their wives will not be Spanish-speaking.” Here he shrugged his shoulders and said, “No, not the wives.” At that he stopped, and there was no more.

Reverend Father Preacher Fray Fermin Francisco de Lasuen.

Yesterday afternoon I received your letter willi the one which you are writing to His Excellency in reply to his latest. I read it, sealed it, and pul it into his own hands, and we remained talking for a time of the affairs of the Missions to the north, from whence some mares had just arrived. While we were talking, he opened your letter after some delay. I quickly look my leave, and last night, wliile we were eating supper, he said it liad slipped his mind to read the letter, and that he would willingly read it today. I did not wish to bring up the matter myself, in order not to give him to understand that I knew the contents. I do not know what he will reply, but I shall not forget the matter, and I am of a mind to write, with your letters, to the Comandante General, although 1 judge that it would re ceive no acceptance whatever from that good gentleman, since the letters I receive from His Excellency are stern, and all in opposition, except about the Donation**. Now the stalemcnts from your Mission and that of San Juan de Capistrano are going with the rest of the papers, and with four of my letters, written, like this one and many others, on my knees, and I cannot on this occasion write to him (tite Comandante General) about such prisoners, because of lack of time and also because I hope that, in order that the business undertaken here may be complete, Your Reverence will notify me of the latest reply regarding this letter which I gave to him (the Governor).

My very dear friend, may the peace of God be always 'with us. Amen. I now inform Your Reverence that I received the letter of Palm Sunday with mingled sorrow and joy, tlie latter because of the weather and of the health of Your Reverence, and the former through sympathy for your troubles. The oppor-

On the feast of the Patronage of St. Joseph occurred the bless ing and erection of the large Cross, the blessing of the site, the first holy Mass with a sermon, and the founding of the MissionPresidio of Santa Barbara, Virgin and Martyr, in the country of Yamnonalit. I was and I am alone. Hence there was only a low

His hopes that this would also mean the establishment of Mission Santa Barbara did not materialize. Another four years were to pass before that happy event, by which time the eminent Franciscan would lie buried in the Mission Church of San Carlos Borromeo in Carmel.

TEXT OF LETTER Father President Serra to Father Lasuen (April 29, ’82) Live Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

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Because of the anxiety with which Father Fray Pablo writes me that if Fray Vicente does not return there shortly—the time is growing long—he is going to San Diego and asks me for per mission to return to the College (of San Fernando), I am going presently to Carmel. If the ship is not already there®, I shall remain alone, and send the two (Fathers) who are there, one to each of the two new establishments^ so that Father Fray Vicente may be restored to his Mission and Father Fray Pedro may go north. I give thanks to God for having been able to write this letter, for they are already getting the horses ready to leave, and I was afraid they might go without it, I still fear I shall not be able to write either to San Gabriel or to Father Fray Pablo. All the above is to be made known to Father Fray Juan, with my affectionate remembrances, and I do not say with those of my companion, for I have none, so I send those (the remembrances) of my holy Guardian Angel.

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Barbieri’s paintings are treasured relics of this transi tional period in California’s history, and it is cause for rejoicing when a new one is located. The Judge Carrillo portrait was discovered in a Santa Barbara barn in the last stages of deterioration, having been hung for years over a fireplace, so blackened by smoke that it was scarce ly recognizable as of any value. Its restoration was made possible through the skill of a master-restorer, Mr. Helmer Ericson, who spent a month in bringing back to life this important portrait of a distinguished Cali fornian.

Credit must be given to Mrs. Mildred Carrillo and Mr. Max Richter with our thanks for the clues that en abled your Museum Director to finally discover the can vas of Joaquin Carrillo; and to Judge Atwell Westwick anl President Elbert S. Conner, among others who assisted in the preservation and identification of the

painting.

Judge Joaquin Carrillo — A Biographical Sketch

By Louise P. Peck

Judge Joaquin Carrillo (Photo by W. Edwin Gledhill)

Barbieri Portrait of Carrillo A recent and outstanding addition to the Society’s portraits of early Californians is a here-to-for unknown oil painting of Judge Joaquin Carrillo, of Santa Barbara, first District Judge of Southern California under Ameri can rule (1850). The portrait is the work of an Italian artist, Leonardo Barbieri, and was painted during a three-months sojourn in Santa Barbara in the summer of 1850. The artist had come to California on a search for gold, at the time of the “Gold Rush”—in ’49, but he may have found that making portraits of his new-found friends was more profitable. He painted many important canvases of the early-California families.

While on a visit to his friends, the William E. P. Hartnells in Santa Barbara, Barbieri set up his studio in the Carrillo Adobe. Here he painted Don Jose de la Guerra, (on loan to the Society by the Dibblee family)— Padre Gonzales Rubio (the cost for this was raised by popular subscription, and a framed record of the donors hangs in the Mission)—Ramona Lorenzano, Judge Joa quin Carrillo and possibly Governor Carlos Antonio Carrillo. A pamphlet by Ferdinand Perret of Los An● geles, records the named Barbieri portraits of other early Spanish and American residents, and among them are: Mr. and Mrs. William E. P. Hartnell (the former Teresa de la Guerra); three paintings of the Anesti family (now in the Customs House in San Francisco), and Mrs. William McKee (Concepcion Munres). The California Historical Society has a small portrait of Barbieri’s cous in, Count Gaston Raoul de Raoussett-Boulbon, which had been discovered in Paris and purchased as a gift to the Society.

Conservatism and dignity marked the life of Santa Barbara’s first jurist, Judge Joaquin Carrillo, who, though he spoke no English, presided with distinction for 12 years over the District Courts of all Southern California.

He died February 19, 1868, in Santa Barbara, one of the few third generation Spanish Californians who had maintained the prestige of his own people, despite the influx of Americans to the new State.

Born to the purple of Early California on July 7, 1813, while the Spanish flag still flew over San Diego Presidio, his kinship ramified throughout most of the founding families. His paternal grandfather, Captain Don Jose Raymundo Carrillo, who came with the earliest military forces to California, had served as commandante of each of the four Royal Spanish Presidios.

Serra's Blessing Blessed by the venerable Fr. Junipero Serra at Carmel Mission, the marriage of Captain Carrillo to Dona Tomasa Ignacia Lugo had been a most happy and for tunate alliance. Their family, by early day standards, was small, only one daughter and four sons, but all were outstanding in the military, political and social circles of California.

Joaquin Carrillo was the first-born of Don Domingo Carrillo, third son of the founder and a Royal Cadet at San Diego. His 16-year-old mother was Dona Maria Concepcion Pico, eldest sister of Governor Pio Pico.

His godparents were his father’s only sister, Dona Maria Antonia Carrillo, and her husband. Captain Don Jose de la Guerra y Noriega, who throughout their lives furthered the career of their favorite nephew and godchild. In addition to Joaquin Carrillo’s Pico uncles he had also the backing of his father’s three brothers, the politically astute Senator Jose Antonio Carrillo, Lt. Anastacio Car rillo and Governor Carlos Carrillo.

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At 24, with the sudden death of his father, Joaquin Carrillo became the head of his family. Not only did he conserve the family estate, providing for his mother and her younger children, but he added his own and jointly held land grants to the Carrillo holdings.

Happily married to his first cousin, Manuela, daugh ter of Anastacio Carrillo, the last decade of the Mexican regime held good years for Joaquin Carrillo. His chil dren were born. His ranches prospered and thousands of cattle bore the Carrillo brands. Like his father, Joa quin Carrillo had no part in the intrigues of Mexican Californians, despite his kindship to the leaders. He was quite content to manage his lands and gave much service in various local offices. This record brought him im mediate recognition under the new United States govern ment in California. Appointed first County Judge he was soon elevated to the important office of District

Judge.

Lonely Years At the height of her husband’s career his beloved Manuela died in 1854, leaving five young children to the care of their grandmother. Judge Carrillo’s duties took him far afield but his children’s educations con cerned him deeply. His brilliant eldest son, Queremon, died at 20. His only daughter, Facunda, at 15.

These were sad and lonely years and once, at least, Judge Carrillo thought of a second marriage but the pretty neighbor of his choice, the Italian-Spanish senorita Teresa Cavalleri, disdained the offer of the distinguished, wealthy jurist. Perhaps at 45 he seemed too old and dignified for her gay young taste. So his life went on alone, except for his legal cronies. Not yet 55 he died, leaving two minor sons, Belisario and Romulo, who fol lowed him in death soon. Only Plutarco Carrillo, mar ried to Juana Ruiz, was left to carry on the name of Judge Carrillo.

Hispanic Colonial Arts Subject of Santa Barbara Conference The first Santa Barbara meeting of the Hispanic Society of Santa Barbara Conference on Colonial Arts was held August 1-3, 1957. The Conference was organized jointly by the Hispanic Society, the Hispanic Civilization Cornmittee, and the Art Department of the University of Cali fornia, Santa Barbara College.

Meetings were held on the University Campus and within the city. The Conference climaxed the six weeks summer session program, the central theme of which was the Spanish Colonial Period, 1550-1850. In addition to the sponsors, participating organizations were the Histor ical Society, the Museum of Natural History, Plans and Planting Committee, and the Museum of Art, all of Santa Barbara.

Out of town participants were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L. Mauzy, Director of the Museum of New Mexico, the Rev. Arthur D. Spearman, S.J., Joseph H. Toulouse, Jr., Lee W. Lenz, Dr. William Madsen, Thomas Workman Temple, II, Ralph Lewis, Mrs. E. Boyd, Mrs. Katherine Jenkins, Mrs. Anton Hegemann, Mrs. Norma Fiske Day, Alan C.

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Vedder, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Ferret, and Mr. and Mrs. Hollister Jones. Most of the visitors contributed to the programs with papers or lectures.

The program for the three-day Conference included papers given by specialists in history, letters, botany, an thropology, conservation, and the fine and applied arts.

Several papers were on California subjects; others treated of Spanish, Mexican, Brazilian, and Southwestern U.S. material.

Other speakers, including those who participated in the College symposium series, were Dr. George P. Ham mond, the Rev. Maynard Geiger, O.F.M., Dr. Theodore Treutlein, Dr. Roger Chapman, the Rev. Angelico Chavez, O.F.M., Dr. Philip Powell, Miss Pearl Chase, Dr. Pablo Avila, Dr. Stephen Goodspeed, Dr. Winston Reynolds, Dr. Norman Gabel, and Francis Price. A paper by Mrs. Edith Buckland Webb was read by Miss Chase. Mary and Jerry Brozik gave a lecture-demonstration of the dance in Latin America.

In addition to the meetings held at the local museums, members attended luncheons and teas sponsored by the local organizations and individuals in the community.

Highlight of the series was the Hispanic Society Dinner held the evening of August 1 on the parapet of St. An thony’s Seminary, overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains.

The Rev. Spearman gave the dinner address, with Paul Sweetser, President of the Hispanic Society, presiding, and Charles A. Storke as Master of Ceremonies. Enter tainment was offered by the Padre Choristers of the Old Mission, whose music was unforgettable in the fading light of the setting sun.

The dinner was preceded by an al fresco luncheon in an oak tree grove of the Botanic Garden. The following day Dr. and Mrs. MacKinley Helm entertained Conference members at a tea in the garden of their hilltop residence, “China Hill.” The last day of the Conference was featured by a tour of the Missions of La Purisima Concepcion and Santa Ines, with luncheon in the village of Solvang.

The planning, effort and enthusiasm which went into making the Conference a success was shared by many Santa Barbara organizations and individuals. Dr. Kurt Baer, Chairman of the Art Department of U.C.S.B.C., was the general chairman. Miss Rosario Curletti, Mrs. Ernest F. Menzies, Miss Elaine Gillson, and Mrs. Hegemann were in charge of general arrangements for the various events. They were assisted by Dr. and Mrs. Helm, Mrs. Hilmar 0. Koefod, Mrs. Katherine Muller, director of the Botanic Garden, the Rev. Basil Kelly, O.F.M., director of the Padre Choristers, Miss Chase, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Gledhill of the Historical Society, the Rev. Herbert Hatterson, O.F.M., Superior of St. Anthony’s Seminary, Ar thur S. Coggeshall, director of the Museum of Natural History, Mrs. Ala Story, Art Museum Director, Arthur W. Sill, monument supervisor of the La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument, and the Rev. Timothy O’Sul livan, O.F.M., Cap., pastor of the Mission Santa Ines.

Miss Katherine Harvey, Albert B. Ruddock, Harold R. Ward, and Dr. John E. Snidecor were among those who presided at the sessions.

The benefits obtained by those who work in this wide field, when they can meet to learn of the problems and solutions of others in the same sphere of interest, are of such value that it is to be hoped that similar meetings may be held in the future.

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Outline of Scope

Director's Report

In 1954, when the Society moved into its new headquarters at the Mission, Mr. and Mrs. Gledhill developed the following outline to guide its collecting and exhibit prQgram.

It is published here for the first time, in hopes that members will be interested, and that cooperation along the lines indicated will be promoted.—Editor.

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The collecting and recording scope of the Santa Bar bara Historical Society begins with the Spanish landing on California shores and continues through the Mexican and early American period to our present time. Today will be of historical interest in 25 or 50 years. All of these periods, with their cultural backgrounds should be the field of our collecting, recording and exhibiting.

The Santa Barbara Historical Society will always have an overriding interest in its own county, with over lapping through ownership and marriage, into Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties.

Very little source material of the Spanish period exists in the Society’s collection as yet. The Mexican period is better covered, but even in this, many important county Spanish families are not represented in the Society’s col lection.

The most successful collecting of material to date has been for the period from 1846 to 1900. In the 1840’s the intermarriage of the Spanish with the American and other races created a merging of their cultures. Many beautiful objects of art and artifacts, such as shawls, laces, silver, fans and costumes, were brought by the Spanish and American sea captains and others from the Orient, Spain, Mexico, England and the eastern sea board of the United States to the lovely brides in California.

Paintings, lithographs, old prints, photographs, inter esting furniture lived with by pioneer families, letters, diaries, manuscripts, books, booklets and pamphlets, old invoices, business cards, invitations to teas or balls, menus from the Arlington and Potter Hotels, are just a few of the items your Society is collecting. The Santa Barbara Historical Society asks that this material be given to the Society and not burned or otherwise de stroyed.

The period from 1900 to the present is an important one to collect, and has been somewhat neglected. The memorabilia of this later period, including theater pro grams, Fiesta material and every possible interesting record, should be added to the files of the Society.

Tape recordings of our older citizens memories are being made and should be continued as funds allow.

Collecting should continue of the work of our artists and finest craftsmen, of books by Santa Barbara authors, and photographs and plans of the old buildings of his toric interest, which may unfortunately be destroyed.

Photographs of people, groups and events, identified if possible, should be added to the files for future study.

All Santa Barbara County early papers in the posses sion of the Huntington and Bancroft libraries and other sources should be microfilmed and available for study in our library. To this should be added microfilms of our early newspapers and important historic records in the Santa Barbara county and city headquarters.

W. EDWIN GLEDHILL, Museum Director Andriette B. Gledhill, Curator

destroyed without injuring the tree. It is not too late to save what remains but it is later than you think.”

Here at the north-west corner of Montecito and Castillo Streets is one of Santa Barbara’s historic zones with two interesting American pioneer homes, of different periods, reposing side by side. In 1955 the Assistance League of Santa Barbara bought from Mrs. Hastings the corner lot of the original Trussell property and moved the home, built in 1880 for Col. Charles C. Hunt and later owned

by Dr. Henry Stambach to it. Members of the League have created an authentic Victorian atmosphere here, where they hold their meetings, carry on activities and provide an attractive neighbor for the little adobe cottage to the west.

The dedication of this adobe brings back many happy memories to your Museum Director for, as a youngster, he was often a guest of Miss Sarah Augusta Winchester, the beloved Santa Barbara school teacher, and her sister Charlotte Winchester Bagg (Mrs. Stanley Bagg). Mrs. Bagg had many tales to tell of her daughter, Katherine Bagg Hastings, who was born at Rancho Las Armitas, in Winchester Canyon near Coleta, California, and who spent part of her childhood in Tombstone, Arizona.

There her father, Stanley Chipman Bagg, founder of the “Tombstone Prospector” and “Tombstone Enterprise,” pioneer newspapers in the turbulent period of that Ari zona town, and her brother, John Sherman Bagg, II, mining engineer, were prospecting in the region of the present Davis Dam. Mrs. Hastings has the distinction of having several popular present day resorts named for her by her father and brother, such as Lake Katherine, Katherine Landing, and Katherine Wash, these having been mining claims staked out more than 50 years ago.

Tales were also recalled of Miss Sarah’s brother. Dr. Robert Fulton Winchester, who came west as the personal leader of physician to Col. W. W. Hollister and was two expeditions to Cocos Island in search of buried treas ure—a fascinating story as yet not entirely told. Dr. Winchester married Katherine Snow, daughter of Prof.

T. N. Snow, for whom Katherine Bagg Hastings was named. He and his wife lived for a time in the Lobero adobe at the north-west corner of Chapala and Carrillo streets which was demolished in order to build the present Y.M.C.A. There, on its lawn, Katherine Snow Winchester planted the large evergreen tree which is lighted each year during the Christmas holidays, and has over the years, become a symbol dear to the heart of every Santa Barbaran. Later the Winchesters were divorced and Mrs. Winchester was, for many years, in charge of the Santa Barbara branch of Marsh’s Oriental Art Shop on East Carrillo.

Hispanic-Coloiiud Arts At the request of Dr. Kurt Baer, chairman of the Arts program for the summer session of the Hispanic Confer ence, an exhibit was arranged of Spanish-Colonial ma terial in the Harmer Room. This was timed to coincide with the Hispanic Conference at the University of Califor nia, Santa Barbara College, and was of special interest to our many visitors. During the month of August alone, 6,932 people saw the exhibit. This Spanish-Californian

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display, pre-1850, presented some valuable new gifts of historical paintings and artifacts and was very well re ceived. It closed on December 1. The new exhibit covers the American period, 1850-1929, and will open on Janu ary 30 with a preview tea for members and exhibitors, at which time the annual meeting and election of officers

will be held.

Your Society also co-operated with the City of Santa Barbara and other organizations in staging a luncheon (April 23, 1957) to celebrate the 175th birthday anni versary of the founding of the Presidio in Santa Bar bara by Father Serra, Governor Don Felipe de Neve and Lieutenant Jose Francisco Ortega on April 21, 1782.

The event, held in Restaurante del Paseo, was under the leadership of Miss Pearl Chase, Chairman of the Santa Barbara Plans and Planting Association and luncheon chairmanship of Mrs. Robert Ingle Hoyt of the Santa Barbara Historical Society. This was a most successful occasion, the highlights of which were the address of Father Maynard Geiger, O.F.M., Historian, Franciscan Fathers of the Pacific, who gave a talk on “The Founding of the Santa Barbara Presidio;” Mayor John T. Rickard’s “Tomorrow Starts Today”,—and remarks by Mr. Warren N. Dorn, Supervisor, Los Angeles County, San Fernando District, titled “Historic Values Today.” He told of the success of the preservation and restoration program being accomplished in the old historic Pueblo district of Los Angeles, and of its great value to the whole of Cali fornia.

At the Santa Barbara Historical Society’s quarterly luncheon on September 25, Mr. Francis Price, our former president, spoke to a record attendance on “The Cross roads of Santa Barbara’s History”, keynoting again his interest and leadership in the preservation and restora tion of old Santa Barbara. A study of the Presidio area as a future historical monument was undertaken last Spring by the staff of the State Park Commission, and was given added support by Governor Knight on July 11, when he signed Senate Bill No. 2653 providing for further study by the State Division of Beaches and Parks under the direction of Dr. V. Aubrey Neasham—a bill intro duced in the State Legislature at Sacramento on March 26, 1957, by Senator J. J. Hollister.

The Society takes this opportunity to express apprecia tion to the State of California for establishing the Trussell-Winchester adobe as State Historical Landmark No. 559—and especially to Dr. V. Aubrey Neasham who came from Sacramento for this dedication; to President Elbert S. Conner for his words of welcome; to Mr. Francis Price for his inspiring address; to Father Maynard Geiger, O.F.M., for the blessing of the house; to Mr. Elmer TX^ittaker for a fine restoration of the adobe; and to Mr. William S. Porter for his interest and gift of the brick walk as well as funds that made the restoration of the old garden possible. Last but not least, to Mrs. Wilson Forbes for her successful management of the many de tails needed to get the cottage ready for the formal open ing—and to her mother, Mrs. T. H. Lynch, who lent her able, generous assistance to the decorating problems.

Our thanks also to Mrs. Anita Joyal, President of Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126 N.D.G.W., and her hospitality committee, consisting of members from the following or ganizations:

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Soroptimist International, Santa Barbara Chapter Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126, N.D.G.W.

City Club Tierra del Oro Parlor No. 304, N.D.G.W. Zonta Club

and to the above groups for their member volunteers who have generously given their Sunday afternoons to serve as hostesses and guides for visitors to our headquarters throughout this past year. To Mrs. Mamie Goelet Abbott, Mrs. James Colt, Mrs. F. J. Munn for their interest and help; and to our regular Friday afternoon group who collect, cut and paste the scrapbooks of Santa Barbara history, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Guy Stockton.

Mrs. Walter Cheever takes care of all clippings devoted to art; Mrs. Arthur Williams is in charge of those from the News-Press “In Old Santa Barbara” column; and Mrs. I. A. Bonilla, personalities.

Our special thanks to Mrs. Henry Griffiths, known to us as “Sylvia”, for her untiring and dedicated work as treasurer, membership chairman and consultant—and for the honor she has justly earned by receiving on Sep tember 16, 1957, the coveted Gold Feather Award given by the Community Chest for outstanding service to the community.

Special mention is due Mr. and Mrs. James Forsyth for their fine work on the membership drive, and for their gift of “This Week in Santa Barbara” which they pub lish; to Mr. T. M. Storke for his generous donation to the “Noticias” fund; to Mrs. Ernest Menzies, publicity chairman and member of our Board of Directors, Miss Litti Paulding, Miss Verne Linderman and Miss Jean Fay of the Santa Barbara News-Press for keeping the public well-informed of our Society’s activities.

Our grateful appreciation to Miss Gloria de Bernardi, our gracious hostess during the week, for she has been not only faithful in this capacity, but indispensible with her assistance in other departments of the Museum’s work.

To our other friends who have given of their time and interest that we may better serve the community but whose names are not listed, our very sincere appreciation.

Information Supplied U. S. Marshal An unusual request for information has been received

by Santa Barbara residents from R, W. Ware, United States Marshal, Southern District of California, who has the assignment of compiling a record of the 20 men who have filled his office, for a Department of Justice publi cation.

Biographies of the two Santa Barbarans in this list, Pablo de la Guerra, the first U. S. Marshal, who served from 1851 to 1854; and of Nicolas A. Covarrubias, in the office 1894-1898, have been sent to U. S. Marshal Ware.

He is now seeking the story behind an illegal occupa tion of San Miguel Island in the summer of 1886 by a Captain Waters, who was ousted by a posse of 15 led by Covarrubias, on instruction by the President (Grover Cleveland) to protect Deputy Surveyor J. R. Glover.

The information is based on a letter to (Augustus H. Garland) the Attorney General, Washington, D.C.

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enabled your Society to remodel the rooms which we occupy at the Old Mission. These are used for a library and for exhibition purposes. This fund also was used to provide student help, which allowed us to employ an assistant who also served as host to visitors during the week days.

More than any other factor, these gifts have been the assistance needed to make your Historical Society of greater usefulness to the community.

Gifts The steady growth in membership during 1957 has resulted in an increased interest in the exhibitions, due in part to the many priceless heirlooms and other valu-. able gifts which have been given to your Society. In June, an anonymous gift of a $25,000.00 “living trust fund” was set up, the income only, we understand, to be used toward the upkeep of the Trussell-Winchester adobe when the fund becomes available. This is, we hope, the begin ning of such gifts and bequests to the Historical Society, for only through such financial support will the organi zation become strong and be better able to develop its

Needs of the Society Although our friends have already been exceedingly generous in remembering us when wishing to place treasured items of historical and personal value where they will receive protection from loss or destruction, and where they will serve the fine purpose of revealing to the present generation the manner of living of those who came before, there are still some needs which may ■ not appear obvious to those not too familiar with the type of material desired by our particular Society. To this end, therefore, a list of desired books and other memorabilia is given:

properties for a larger program for its members. Other donors to the Society whom we wish to express our gratitude and warm thanks to are: Mr. and Mrs. Arlhur Aitken, Cleaves Flower Shop Assistance League of Santa Barbara Dr. Kurt Baer Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Bonilla Mrs. Ira Buchanan Mrs. Sarah Kolb Campbell Mrs. James Wood Colt Miss Margaret E. Conklin Miss Tulita de la Cuesta Mr. H. P. Davis Miss Maybelle Davis Miss Paquita del Rey Mrs. Martin Elmborg Mr. Albert Falve Mr. and Mrs. George H. Finley Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Forbes Mr. and Mrs. James Forsyth Miss Winifred Fry Mrs. Nellie Goodrich Mrs. Fred Griffiin Mrs. Henry Griffiths Mr. and Mrs. Girard van B. Hale Miss Gale Harrison Mrs. MacKinley Helm Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hollister Dr. Hilmar Koefed Dr. Edward J. Lamb Mr. Bert D. Lane Miss Maud Lane Mrs. Robert L. Lewis Miss Anna B. Lincoln Mr. Courtney Monsen Monterey History and Art Association Mrs. Joseph M. Northrup Mrs. John Blair Oliver Miss Ynez Orena

Mrs. William Louis Otte Mrs. Joseph Paglioni Mrs. Louise P. Peck Mrs. Charles E. Perkins Mrs. M. Russell Perkins Mrs. Ernest Pico Miss Frederica Poett Mr. and Mrs. William S. Porter Mr. Francis Price Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126 N.D.G.W. Mrs. James B. Rickard Mrs. W. H. Roberts Mr. Cameron Rogers Mr. Russell Ruiz Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce Santa Barbara Foundation Santa Barbara Museum of Art Santa Barbara Repertory Theater Dr. R. D. Shoemaker Dr. Thornton M. Shorkley Mrs. Cecil Smith Mrs. Georgiana Lacey Spalding Mr. Edward Selden Spaulding Mrs. Guy Stockton Mr. Thomas M. Storke Mrs. A. W. Thompson Fr. Joseph Thompson, O.F.M. Title Insurance and Trust Company, San Luis Obispo Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Trussell Mr. Hugh Weldon Mrs. Jean Comstock White Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Whittaker Mrs. Arthur Williams

A gift of great significance to the Society was made by the Santa Barbara Foundation on October 29 with the approval of a grant of $1,500 to be used to cover the cost of cataloging and filming material of historic value.

Previous gifts of $7,500 and $3,500 from the Foundation

BOOKS ‘History of San Luis Obispo", by Myron Angel, published by Thompson and West.

‘Life in California before the Conquest", by Alfred Robinson— Reprint Edition, 1925, Thomas C. Russell, San Francisco.

‘Borein’s West", by Edward Borein, Edited by Edward S. Spauld ing, 1952, The Schauer Printing Studio, Inc., Santa Barbara.

‘Stage Coach Days", by N. Wines (pamphlet).

‘American Heritage", New York City: Back issues or yearly subscription.

COPIES OF Pioneer Society Quarterly California Historical Society Quarterly Historical Society of Southern California Our Scrapbook Committee is desirous of having a fresh supply of newspapers which may have been treas ured by others with an interest in history. Santa Barbara News-Press, prior to 1940, or early 1940’s are especially needed to continue their efficiency. Weeklies from out lying areas are also of value. However, Mr. Gledhill requests that he or Mrs. Guy Stockton be contacted relative to these, before any deliveries of newspapers in quantity are made to the Museum headquarters. Storage space is a consideration, and arrangements must be made before

hand.

Old City and County Directories and Telephone Direc tories are also desired. The Library has a fairly complete set, however, you might have just the one that is needed to fill a vacancy in the file.

If you are in doubt about the value of some “relic” in your possession instead of making a hasty disposition of it, why not call the Historical Society and consult with Mr. Gledhill? A telephone call to WO 2-7712 will help you with your decision.

Mr. Gledhill states also, that any person wishing to . bequeath property or other gifts to the Society, may re serve the right to continue the use of the bequest during the donor’s life-time. The assessed value can be taken from the donor’s income tax.

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Exhibits Attract School Tours In a report submitted to the Society’s Board of Direc tors by Miss Anna B. Lincoln, Assistant, who has been conducting scheduled tours for school groups through our exhibit rooms during the first half of 1957, it is re vealed that they have been well received. The apprecia tive responses to Miss Lincoln’s efforts have been very encouraging.

These tours were temporarily discontinued during the summer vacation months, and were not resumed in the Fall. It is planned to reactivate the program in 1958 if enough requests come to the Society’s headquarters for them.

We are including several letters from elementary school children who have enjoyed the privilege of these guided trips into the past. They are printed without any changes as to wording or spelling, in order to retain the freshness and sincerity in them.—Editor.

Tour Report—Miss Lincoln Museum tours, conducted by Miss Anna B. Lincoln during the Spring months, have permitted elementary school classes and Junior College groups to see the Janu ary to June exhibit.

Mr. Kenneth B. Shover, who brought his Junior Col lege history class, sent us not only an appreciative letter but included a clipping of a glowing article about the tour, written for their college paper.

The elementary children, pencils in hand, continue to respond happily in their letters, showing the results of their close attention, observation, and a surprising re membrance for detail.

We hope that this program will bring to the children a greater appreciation of their community, and of the earlier generations who helped to make it what it is today.

Mr. W. Edwin Gledhill, Museum Director, hopes to be able to work out illustrated lectures which can be pre sented to secondary schools, for whom group trips to the Museum are not so easily arranged.

Respectfully submitted, Anna B. Lincoln, Assistant January 21, 1957 4th Hope School Dear Miss Lincoln, I enjoyed the visit to the Museum very much. I liked the Saddles and the Silverware and the beautiful dressed ladies. You have a reason to he proud of the Museum you have.

Yours turly (sic) Gaye Stephenson January 21, 1957 Hope School Dear Miss Lincoln, 1 enjoyed my visit to the Museum very much. 1 liked the schooner, and the models and pictures of people who lived in the Santa Barbara Presidio. I liked the cannon. I liked the old telephone. I liked the grape vine. 1 also got a good look at the mission so I could draw it.

Sincerely yours, Gary Brum January 21, 1957 Hope School Dear Miss Lincoln, I had a grand time at the missoln (sic). Most of all I liked the cannon and the Yankee shot guns and the saddles by Ed. Borrin (sic). I like the woman soldier that fought in 1917 and Mr. Ford that came in 1896 and the dresses that were the fashion of 1895 and caly (sic) pipes and the picture of the missions.

Thank you, Mike Brown

Old Oioi Jail now et Cold Springs Tavern (Photo by Korl Obert)

The Prodigal Jail

By Audrey Ovington There is a jail in these United States that is barely 10 feet wide and 12 feet long, yet it has housed—on wild nights when liquor and men got out of hand—7 men on one side of the partition, and 4 men on the other.

It is the old Ojai jail, built of 4-inch boards of 1-inch thickness that are laid flat, one on top of the other, and then nailed together through the top. No nail-heads are visible throughout the entire building. Built before 1873 to house the trouble-makers of the town, it has a ceiling and floor of 2-inch planks. Equipped with a rationed amount of air, there are no windows, only solid steel doors with slots in them just wide enough for a goodly supply of “bread and water” to be slipped through to the prisoners.

For years it was adequate, but times and people changed, and it fell into disuse as a jail. When Clora Koch and her husband bought a modest white house in Ojai, California, in 1937, they found to their surprise that they owned the Ojai Jail, for it was on their new property. The land where the jail sat beneath a huge white oak had once been a part of Santa Barbara County which in earlier times extended over beyond the warm Ojai Valley. As population increased, Santa Barbara County was divided and a new county line was estab lished. On January 1, 1873, Ventura County was born.

Without ever having budged, the little jail found itself within the borders of this newly-formed county.

Years later movers threw rollers under it, coaxed it onto the flat-bed of a truck, brought it up over the steep winding passes of the Casitas and San Marcos and plunked it down at the historic stage-coach stop at Cold Springs Tavern. The little jail settled comfortably into the deep leaf-mold. Cosily it nestled beneath the green bays—and strangely, in the new location it felt surprising ly at peace—for it was back in the county in which it belonged.

The Prodigal Jail had come home.

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NOTICIAS

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TRUSSELL-WINCHESTER BUILT

IN

ISM

BY

OF ORLAND, MAINE.

Ramona Trussell was a descendant of George Stuart, one of the mutineers of the “Bounty”, and of Peggy Stuart, a daughter of a Tahitian chieftan. Ramona’s mother had been brought to Santa Barbara where she lived as a ward in the De la Guerra household. The southwest room of this little house is still known as the “Peggy Stuart Room”, in honor of Ramona’s ancestor.

CAPTAIN

HORATIO

ADOBE

GATES

TRUSSELL

PARTLY CONSTRUCTED OF MATERIAL

FROM WRECK OF THE S.S. WINFIELD SCOTT ON ANACAPA ISLAND

ACQUIRED

BY

THE

WINCHESTERS

IN

1882

BEQUEATHED IN 1955 TO THE SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BY

KATHERINE

BAGG

HASTINGS,

NIECE

OF

MISS SARAH WINCHESTER.

REGISTERED

HISTORICAL

LANDMARK

NO.

559

PLAQUE PLACED BY CALIFORNIA STATE PARK COMMISSION IN COOPERATION WITH SANTA BARBARA

HISTORICAL SOCIETY

OCTOBER 12, 1957

Inscription on landmark plaque.

Old Adobe Becomes State Landmark

By Francis Price, Sr. At the October 12, 1957 dedication of the Trussel-Winchester Adobe, under the auspices of the Santa Barbara Historical Society, Mr. Price offered the following remarks.

How often when viewing an old home such as this have you wondered what a tale it could tell, if it could speak—what memories it could recall of the lives of the people it knew and their customs and traditions. This little house recalls such memories including such far away events as the mutiny of the “Bounty” and the sur render at Appomattox.

While this house cannot actually speak its story, its very existence prompts the imagination to recall its memories. So long as this house stands, those memories will live to provide part of the cultural and historical background, that intangible which gives our community its distinctive atmosphere.

I shall try to tell you briefly the tale of this simple little house—a tale which would have been forgotten but for the preservation of this building.

I need not describe the house itself. It is here before your eyes and speaks for itself. It has been here for over a century and is old for a Santa Barbara house. Most of it is built of adobe bricks, a type of construction used in our Hispanic era. But this is an American house, built

by Americans, to be lived in by Americans. It signifies the transition in Santa Barbara from Hispanic to AngloSaxon culture.

In the early 1850’s the first steamship entered our har bor, bringing as a passenger a retired Yankee sea cap tain, Horatio Gates Trussell. He had come to make his home in Santa Barbara. He found his mate in Ramona Earys Burke, to whom he was married in our Old Mis sion in 1852. He built largely with his own hands, this house as a home for her. While he used California ma terial, he built in the New England style with which he was familiar. The brass thresholds and some of the lumber were salvaged from “The Winfield Scott,” a ship which was wrecked on Anacapa Island returning with successful ’49ers and their Placer gold.

Horatio and Ramona Trussell had ten children of whom seven were born in this house. The three youngest children were born in the frame house still standing in this block, to which the Trussells moved in 1869, when their family grew too large for this little house. Two of their children are with us today—“Miss Mamie” and Mr. Rufus Trussell.

The Trussells sold this adobe to Herman Eddy, one of the founders of the Santa Barbara County National Bank. In 1881 Mr. Eddy sold it to Sarah Winchester, pioneer Santa Barbara school teacher and daughter of Uriah Winchester, another New Englander who in 1869 settled at what is still known as Winchester Canyon be yond Goleta.

This house was later occupied by Sarah’s brother, Robert Fulton Winchester. Dr. Winchester was a surgeon with the Union Forces in the Civil War and was at Appomattox when Lee surrendered. He devoted his serv ices to the relief of the sick and afflicted among his former enemies.

From Dr. Winchester this house passed to his sister, Charlotte Bagg and then to her daughter, Katherine, (Mrs. John Russell Hastings), who left it by will to the Santa Barbara Historical Society.

Mrs. Hastings’ brother, Shermann Bagg and his daugh ters, Mrs. Barbara Bagg McDonald and Mrs. Elizabeth Bagg von Rossler are here today.

It is a great boon to us who cherish our history and tradition, that Mrs. Hastings had the generosity and fore sight to perpetually preserve this landmark. She set us an example which I hope has not come too late. Build ings of the past are eloquent of our history and tradition.

When they disappear part of our background dies with them, never to be resurrected. You and I have seen this creeping mortality in Santa Barbara. In an age when bigger is thought to be better and modernity is wor shipped, expansion and growth progress with the heed less destruction of our richest heirlooms—the monuments of our colorful past.

We still have a few of these landmarks but they are going year by year. It is not too late to save what re mains, but it is later than you may think. We should be grateful that President Conner, the Gledhills, and their co-workers of the Historical Society are making every effort to stem the destruction. But they cannot succeed alone. They need the consciousness and cooperation of all people, newcomers and old timers alike. To save what is left we must arouse a realization of the values of these old buildings. If the public cannot appreciate the sen timental values involved, let them consider the economic worth of retaining the colorful, unique and appealing background which is Santa Barbara’s chief attraction.

Surely they must realize that this is what brought them to live and to invest in Santa Barbara and will bring other worthwhile people and developments. Surely they would not willingly deprive others of that which they themselves loved.

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When our monuments are gone, Santa Barbara will lose its identity and become just another boom town, due for a bust in unequal competition with more strategically located communities. No quantity of factories and marts can replace the value of our historical landmarks. We can have both, and need not have one at the expense of the other.

Our beautiful Old Mission has looked down in its serenity upon the growth of our town from a tiny Spanish pueblo to a modern city, a city created by the Mission and by the traditions of which the Mission is a monu ment. Its continued influence, as our city’s chief attrac tion demonstrated that we need not destroy the past to build the future. To believe that a community can de stroy its past without affecting its future is to believe that the roots of a tree can be removed without de stroying it.

I hope that in my remaining lifetime, as a result of what has been done here by Mrs. Hastings and the Santa Barbara Historical Society, I shall, in this my native town, see more dedication and less destruction of our historical landmarks. //

Adobe Days'' . . . New Publication for Collectors of Californiana Adobe Days Along The Channel is the title of a beau tiful new book authored by Edward Selden Spaulding of Santa Barbara. Known as the “Grizzly Edition”, the numbered copies were limited to 1,015 volumes.

“Adobe Days” printed by the Schauer Printing Studio, tells the story of the discovery and development of the Santa Barbara area from the first visit of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo to the Channel and neighboring islands, on Oc tober 13, 1542, through the exploration period, the days of colonization by the Spaniards, later the Mexicans, and eventually the Yankee Clipper days when Santa Barbara was “discovered” by the adventurous Americans. The latter, a hardy breed of men (and women) found Santa Barbara a more desirable place in which to live than had Cabrillo, and a steady flow of Yankees soon had Santa Barbara on the way to becoming the “Mecca of the West.” The historical narrative ends with an account from Romantic California, written by Ernest Peixotto in 1905, in which he likens the beauties of Montecito and Santa Barbara to the Riviera on the south coast of France.

As a young boy growing up in Santa Barbara, Selden Spaulding witnessed the slow transition of his town from one of adobe brick to one of wood and stone. With the gradual disappearance of old familiar places, he deter mined to do what he could to preserve some part of it, if possible, in order that all might not be lost to future generations. This book, then, is the realization of a long cherished dream.

“Adobe Days” has a foreword written by Harold S. Chase, and is dedicated to Jack Parma and Nat Wills, all friends of long-standing. The historical text is compiled of excerpts from hundreds of publications, woven to gether skillfully to provide continuity, by original com ments of the author.

A reddish-brown buckram cover suggests the tile roofs of the old Missions; brown ink on ivory-toned pages

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creates the effect of old parchment manuscripts. Mr. Spaulding has drawn upon a rich source of rare talent, selecting illustrations which were predominantly the work of Santa Barbara artists. Outstanding among them are the paintings reproduced in color of old adobes which once existed in this area, painted by Luella P. Welch, many years ago. These were lent for the purpose by the County National Bank and Trust Company of Santa Bar bara.

Artists who are represented in this Grizzly Edition by either drawings, paintings or photographs are: Wilberta M. Finley—Front Endsheet—The Presidio Chapel; David Hagerbaumer, William L. Otte, Edward Borein, Selden Spaulding, Duncan Gleason, Luella P. Welch, Clarence Cullimore, John Gamble, Henry C. Ford, Egmont Rett, Carl Oscar Borg, Alexander Harmer, W. Edwin Gledhill, Jo Mora, John Marble, Belmore Brown, Jack Loman, Fernand Lungren, Dr. J. A. Andrews, Robert Ingle HoytBack Endsheet—The Old Mission.

Other books authored by Edward Selden Spaulding are: The Quails; Birds of Santa Barbara; Random Ob servations; Wild Oats and Chaparral. In 1950, Spaulding edited a Memorial Edition of the Paintings and Etchings of Edward Borein, known as “Etchings of the West”, limited to 1,001 numbered copies. In 1952, Borein’s West, a companion volume, “The Vaquero Edition,” con taining pen and ink sketches by Edward Borein, was published, also in a limited number. Both editions have become “collector’s items.”

The Grizzly Edition of “Adobe Days Along the Chan nel” is a companion edition, in effect, to the Borein volumes—the trilogy telling the story in stirring pictures of the gradual but inevitable conquest of the West. //

Los Soldados de Cuera

//

(Information obtained from Walter A. Hawley’s “The Early Days of Santa Barbara, California,” (New York, 1910), p. 99 ...

Appendix I.) The following are the names of all the soldiers, not in cluding the Indian auxiliaries, who were present at the founding of the presidio, and w'ho were known as “soldados de cuera, on account of the leather jackets which they wore. Many of their descendants became tvell known in the subsequent life of Santa Barbara.

Captain, Jose Francisco Ortega First Lieutenant, Pablo Antonio Cota.

Second Lieutenant, Jose Dario Arguello.

First Sergeant, Jose Raymundo Carrillo.

Second Sergeant, Jose Maria Ortega.

Third Sergeant, Ignacio Olivera.

First Corporal, Pedro Amador.

Second Corporal, Jose Ignacio Rodriguez.

PRIVATE SOLDIERS Jose Ayala, Juan Ballesteros, Salvador Cervantes, Mariano Cota, Juan Dominguez, Anastasio Felix, Rosaline Fernandez, Jose M. Flores, Francisco Garcia, Isidro German, Felipe Gonzalez, Tomas Gonzalez,

Juan Leyva, Juan Jose Lobo, Jose Logo, Luis Logo, Manuel Machado, Jose I. Martinez, Luis Pena, Vicente Quijada, Martin Reyes, Ignacio Rochin, Joaguin Rodriguez, Juan M. Romero,

Eugenio Ruiz, Jose Ruiz, Tadeo Sanchez, Guillermo Soto, Juan Franco Soto, Eugenio Valdez, Jose Valdez, Juan Valencia, Manuel Valenzuela, Jose Valenzuela, Juan Villa, Vicente F. Villa.

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Dr. Ellison Honored by U.C.S.B.C. As Research Lecturer Od each of the major campuses of the University of California a faculty member who has distinguished himself in research and publications is selected to give the annual research lecture. The Research Lecture Committee at the University of California at Santa Barbara elected Professor William Henry Ellison to give the lecture of March, 1958, a lecture which will be open to the public and announced in the local newspaper. The annual report of the Committee was approved unanimously by the Faculty, and a standing ovation was given Professor Ellison for his eminent record as a research scholar in American history. Being elected Research Lecturer is one of the highest honors that the Faculty can bestow on one of its members.

Wilbur R. Jacobs Associate Professor of History University of California, Santa Barbara College ANNUAL REPORT OF THE RESEARCH LECTURE COMMITTEE 1956-57* The Research Lecture Committee has elected William Henry Ellison, Professor of History, Emeritus, to give the Faculty Research Lecture of 1958 in March at Santa Barbara College of the University of California.

Professor Ellison was born in Virginia and received his B.A. degree from Randolph-Macon College in 1904.

He later studied at Pacific Theological Seminary, and, after several years in the ministry, turned to graduate work in history at the University of California at Berkeley where he was awarded his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees. For almost a quarter of a century he taught at Santa Barbara College where he gained a reputation as a stimulating teacher and served as Chairman of the Department of Social Sciences, Director of the Wyles Lincoln Library, and as academic and personnel dean. Before the title of emeritus was conferred on Professor Ellison in 1948, he had also been called upon to teach at the University of California at Berkeley and at Los Angeles, Rutgers Uni versity, the University of Southern California, the Uni versity of New Mexico, Howard College, and Oregon Slate

College.

Professor Ellison has had a long and continuous record in research. He is the author and editor of books that have made him a distinguished authority on California history and the Indian of the American Southwest. Ad ditionally, he has been a contributor to numerous publica tions and scholarly journals such as the Mississippi Valley Historical Review, the journal of Southern History, the Southwestern Historical Quarterly, the Pacific Historical Review, and the California Historical Society Quarterly.

His writings have been recognized for scholarship and soun d judgment with originality and insight. Because Professor Ellison’s work was of such a high quality and because he carried on research at Santa Barbara College before it became a campus of the University of California, at a time when facilities were relatively meager and when research was not expected, his accomplishments have been an inspiration to his colleagues. It was appropriate that he was appointed a member of the first Committee on Research on this campus of the University of California.

Professor Ellison’s reputation as a scholar was rec ognized by fellow historians when he was elected Presi●This report which appeared in a recent issue of the University of California Bulletin, is reprinted in Noricias with the permission of Dr. Wilbur R. Jacobs.

NOTICIAS dent of the Pacific Coast Branch of the American His torical Association in 1934. He assisted in the founding of the Pacific Historical Review, the Association’s journal, and served on its Board of Editors. He has been Presi dent and Director of the Santa Barbara Historical So ciety, President of the Southern California Branch of the National Association of Indian Affairs, and has been an active member of scholarly societies such as the American Historical Association, the American Academy of Politi cal and Social Sciences, the American Association of University Professors, and the National Council of the Social Studies. Since its founding, he has been a Sponsor of the California Historical Foundation, and in recogni tion of his work in Franciscan history, in 1952 he was elected Corresponding Member of the Academy of Ameri can Franciscan History. In 1955 he was named the first Wyles Board Fellow at Santa Barbara College.

As emeritus professor he has continued his interest in research, and has published extensively. Moreover, the fact that Professor Ellison still participates in the general affairs of the College enables the faculty to benefit from his wise counsel.

Respectfully submitted, Rolf N. Linn Philip W. Powell Maynard F. Mosley Joseph J. Sayovilz Cornelius H. Muller Elvera Skubic Elmer R. Noble Wilbur R. Jacobs, Chairman

Historical Survey Planned At a meeting called by Miss Pearl Chase on October 11, held in the Santa Barbara Foundation offices, plans were laid to initiate a county-wide historical survey—by representative leaders in local organizations—devoted to the preservation and restoration of historical sites.

Dr. Aubrey V. Neasham, historian of the State Division of Beaches and Parks was here from Sacramento for the meeting. Dr. Neasham had first proposed that such a committee be formed in Santa Barbara, at a luncheon given by the Santa Barbara Historical Society in April of 1956. He stated that Santa Barbara County was one of the most important historical centers of California, containing many sites worthy of preservation. Note worthy among them is the old pueblo area, El Presidio, which was formerly a Spanish stronghold—one of four in California.

(Francis Price, in his address to the luncheon guests assembled for the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Founding of Santa Barbara on April 23, 1957 in the Restaurante del Paseo, referred to El Presidio as “the cross-roads of Santa Barbara’s history”, and “the center of the stage of the continuing pageant of our community’s story”). Dr. Neasham pointed out that there is not even a State marker to prove its existence in the center of our present city.

Miss Chase, chairman of the Plans and Planting Com mittee, appointed a nominating committee to seek inter ested persons to serve on a lay group to push forward the project. It was proposed that the survey be a co-operative effort of public and private agencies in several parts of the county, to be guided by a permanent committee which will be chosen by the nominating committee.

APRIL-DECEMBER

Winchester Gravestones Found

By Verne Linderman .

Two old gravestones were discovered in the grounds of the Trussell-Winchester-Hastings adobe on East Montecito Street, during the late summer when the adobe and its gardens were in process of being renovated and improved by its present owner, the Santa Barbara His torical Society.

Workmen who were putting in a new brick walk over turned the granite stone at the base of the front steps only to find that it actually was a gravestone. A week later the stone at the north entrance also proved to be a gravestone.

The first stone bore the name of S. B. H. Winchester (Sarah Blake Hayes Winchester) and the dates 18091884. The second stone was engraved with the name Uriah Winchester. Research in the society’s files showed that Sarah and Uriah Winchester were husband and wife and the parents of Miss Sarah Winchester, Santa Barbara school teacher who bought the former Horatio Trussell adobe in 1881. Miss Winchester was the aunt of Mrs. John Russel Hastings, donor of the adobe to the Historical Society.

The stones are believed to have been brought to the grounds of the adobe from the Santa Barbara Cemetery when a'single polished granite marker was placed over the Winchester graves, evidently by the late Mrs. Hast

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Old Mission To Have New Chapel Of interest to all who have a deep affection for the old Missions of California, will be the news of the com pletion of a new church — presently still under construc tion — at San Gabriel Mission.

Rev. Michael Montoya, C.M.F., the mission pastor, held hopes that the new Chapel of the Annunciation would be ready for use by the end of 1957, in order that Christmas services and the Nativity Masses could be cele brated in it. However, many details were still unfinished at that time—which delayed full use of the edifice.

The chapel is situated 200 feet north of the Old Mis sion, seating 800 persons, compared to only 400 in the old mission. It was designed to take some of the burden off the old church which has served the religious needs of thousands of San Gabriel Valley Catholics for more than 150 years. Both the old mission and the small adja cent Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament will be used for services until this work is completed.

Eventually, Father Michael said, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament will be torn down and the area be-

PAGE 1 3 tween the old mission and the new chapel will be land scaped. A historic landmark, the mission church will continue to serve the parish on a limited basis.

The new chapel closely follows the mission style of architecture, using brick walls and tile for the roof, al though it is modern in design. It has a semi-circular sanctuary and a free-standing altar, both representing a distinct departure from the early mission designs.

Outstanding in decoration is the facade of the chapel.

Life-size bas reliefs representing the Mission padres and their Indian neophytes at work, ornament the walls on either side of the large doors. Above the entrance is a tall window with sectional panes. The general concept, although so dissimilar to the old mission, still retains a spirit of unity with the older structure.

The chapel was blessed at a Solemn High Mass cele brated by the Very Reverend Emeterio De La Rosa, C.M.F., provincial of the Western Province of the Claretian Fathers at 5 o’clock Christmas morning. The chapel will be formally dedicated by Cardinal McIntyre at ceremonies tentatively scheduled for May of 1958.

“The Old Missions are symphonies in brick and stone which tell of the history and romance of California” . . .

“A backward look at history serves to give one a proper perspective of the events of today” . . . Father Michael Montoya, C.M.F.—San Gabriel Mission.

Mission Records Preserved Protection of the priceless old record books in the custody of Mission Santa Ines was the 1957 historical project of Fr. Timothy O’Sullivan O.F.M. Cap., pastor of the famous old church at Solvang.

To obviate future handling of the frail vellum tomes, with their faded Spanish entries of baptisms, marriages and burials at Santa Ines Mission the three original books set up on September 17, 1804, by Fr. Estevan Tapis O.F.M,. founder, were first transcribed in numerical or der. This work, extending over 10 months, was com pleted for Fr. Tim by a member of the Santa Barbara Historical Society, Louise P. Peck.

Eliminating Indian neophyte entries, for which there are few requests these days, the records of all Gente de Razon in the three volumes were translated from the Spanish and typed in a 3-section numerically keyed note book for the use of the resident priest.

From this English version of the old records, a mod ern cross-file index was compiled, making possible quick reference to any name in either the translation or original volumes.

Since all records of Old Mission La Concepcion Purisima, originally at Lompoc, have also been in the ar chives of Santa Ines Mission for more than a century, Fr. Tim continued his 1957 historical work by having set up a similar translation and index for Mission Pursima, founded in 1787 by Fr. Fermin de Lasuen, O.F.M., but active only until 1840. While Purisima Mission’s records are primarily of its large Indian neophyte pop ulation, a few most interesting records were uncovered of early day Spanish residents. These contrast sharply with the thousands of entries at Mission Santa Ines.

Combined, these present a comprehensive record of the early day life in northern Santa Barbara County, for the two Missions’ jurisdiction extended from the Ortega lands of Goleta Valley over the mountains and through the vast ranch lands as far north as Santa Maria River.

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Relic Recalls Whaling Days Reposing serenely in the shade of a sheltering acacia tree in the rear garden of the Trussell-Winchester adobe, is a large, round, rust-stained iron ketttle more than a century old. This rendering vat, now in the possession of our Society, was a gift from Miss Maria Lorenza Trus sell, daughter of the Maine sea captain who built the adobe in 1854, Horatio Gates Trussell.

For many years the “try-pot” has stood on the front lawn of the Trussell residence, a second home built by the Captain for his large family in 1869. It has become a familiar landmark to many a passer-by. Recently Miss Trussell sold her home on Castillo Street where she has spent the greater part of her life, and friends have won dered what fate would befall the old kettle. It is hoped that its return to the garden of the adobe will please any who have been concerned about it.

The ancient cauldron stirs the imagination, evoking visions of deep, starlit nights at sea aboard an old whal ing vessel, storm-tossed by mountainous waves, with wild winds screaming in the rigging, and in one’s nostrils the stench of slaughtered whales. One can almost hear the excited shout from the ship’s lookout stationed aloft in the crosstrees when he sights the waterspout of an Thar’ she blows! elusive sperm-whal For long years the iron vat was used aboard a whaling ship plying the Pacific waters from the Bering Straits to the southern seas. On the old “whalers”, brick fireplaces were built on the decks, and over those fires stood the “try-pots” in which the oil was boiled from the blubber.

After the oil had cooled, it was poured into wooden casks and stored away in the hold. The flensing process was not a pleasant one, to be sure, but after the work was done, the decks which had been running with blood and oil, were scrubbed until they were spotless.

Valued for their oil, spermaceti and ambergris, spermwhales played an important role in the economy of the world a century ago. Blubber-oil kept the lamps of the world bright; spermaceti, or case-oil, — a white, brittle, fatty substance contained as a solution in a case in the head of the sperm-whale—was used in the manfacturing of candles, glycerine, soaps and ointments; while amber gris, a waxy substance, was employed in making per fumes, and brought high prices in the markets.

After Captain Trussell settled permanently in Santa Barbara, early in the 1850’s, he returned to the sea to

follow the whaling trade. Perhaps he finally gave up this venture when in 1859, petroleum oil was discovered in Pennsylvania. Kerosene, or coal-oil had been found in plentiful supply in the earth, and this oil could be used in lamps, replacing the whale-oil, in general use up to this time. With the need for whales no longer present, the old whaling-shi|>s and their hardy crews vanished from the oceans one-by-one, as well as many a ships Master.

The old “try-pot” which now stands as a reminder of these stirring days of the sea, may have been brought ashore by Captain Trussell either through a sentimental attachment for it, or because, due to its size — (it stands approximately 3-feet high, and has a wide mouth about 4-feet in diameter) — it could be put to other practical uses. It is known that it was used at one time for the processing of hog-fat. A little later, but while orchards, vineyards and farmlands still crowded the residences and business houses springing up along State and Chapala streets, it was used as a watering trough for horses, cattle and other livestock kept on these properties.

Whatever purposes the vat may have served in former years, it now stands in a familiar garden, a silent symbol from a romantic, colorful way-of-life long since passed into the limbo of memory. Its present life will assuredly be a happy one, for it is an unique adjunct to the oldfashioned hand pump formerly used by the residents of the adobe, the recently unearthed Winchester family gravestones, and a large bronze bell whose history is as yet unsolved.

On the Social Scene Two noteworthy events are given each year by the Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126, Native Daughters of the Golden West, which serve to remind us of Santa Bar bara’s historical background. The first of these is a preFiesta tea which this year was held on Sunday afternoon, July 28, under the direction of Mrs. Anita Joyal, presi dent. This traditional reception has been given for many years in honor of the descendants of early California fam ilies and the directors of the Fiesta Committee for Old Spanish Days.

The occasion has brought together, over the years, hun dreds of descendants of first families in this area for a renewal of friendships, a revival of traditions, and a re-awakening of interest in the heritage of our city. It is fitting that the keynote event which exemplifies Santa Barbara’s spirit of hospitality and her fame for gay fiestas is held in the Restaurante del Paseo, situated as it is almost in the heart of the Old Presidio, and is a neigh bor to the beautiful, historic De La Guerra family home.

Father Maynard Geiger, O.F.M., historian at the Old Mission, was guest speaker. Formal ceremonies opened with a blessing given by a Franciscan father from the Old Mission, following which, with a fanfare of trumpets, a member who had been chosen by secret ballot to enact the role of Saint Barbara was introduced for the first time. Wearing a white robe, scarlet cape, and golden crown, symbolic of our patron saint. Miss Ellen Hay ward, honoree of 1957, appeared to receive homage from the assembled guests.

Hostesses wearing Spanish-style dresses made from heirloom silks and laces, with gaily colored embroidered

APRIL-DECEM6ER shawls, greeted the honored guests. These included: Mrs. William Caton of Oakland, grand president of NDGW; Mrs. Annie L. Elliott, deputy grand president, of Santa Maria; Mrs. Ben C. Dismuke, grand vice president and a member of Tierra de Oro Parlor No. 304 (Santa Bar bara); Mayor Floyd 0. Bohnett and Mrs. Bohnett; Old Spanish Days Fiesta El Presidente Lloyd F. Monk and Mrs. Monk; Senator J. J. Hollister, Jr., and Mrs. Hol lister; Assemblyman James L. Holmes and Mrs. Holmes; Paul E. Stewart, county supervisor of the second district, and Mrs. Stewart.

Other honored guests were: W. Edwin Gledhill, Mu seum Director, Santa Barbara Historical Society and Mrs. Gledhill, curator; William Hollister, chairman of the county board of Supervisors, and Mrs. Hollister, and Mr. and Mrs. George E. Tomlinson. Councilman James M. DeLoreto and Mrs. DeLoreto, Adolfo Camarillo and members of his family; the Messrs, and Mmes. Charles M. Gartrell, Gael 0. Crowell, Francis Price, C. E. James, Joseph Francis Hartnett of Rancho Pequeno, Santa Ynez; and Dr. and Mrs. Melville Sahyun.

Enjoying the festivities also were the Mmes. Russell M. Perkins, Max Schott, Lawrence Cobb, Mamie Goulet Abbott, William M. Quinn, John W. Quinn, Gerard de la Cuesta and her daughter. Miss Tulita de la Cuesta; and the Misses Katherine Harvey and Anna Blake Lincoln.

Other members of Reina del Mar Parlor were the Mmes. Don G. Ray, George E. Tackaberry, Roy V. Mil ler, Joseph Bertino, Soledad Rochin Birabent, Charles Metcalf, Mario Raffetto, Joseph Varni, Daniel Kammeyer, William M. MacFarlane, Harry A. Lamb, Martin J. Coen, and William Celaya.

Miss Ellen Hayward, chairman of the tea committee, was assisted by members of the parlor. Committee heads were Mmes. Peter Graham, Henry Griffiths, Alfred Davies, Fred Harris, Raymond A. LaPointe, Paul J. Miller, Joseph Meyerink, Lillian Sangster Fraser and the Misses Edna L. Sharpe and Sylvia Ferrario.

Pouring during the tea hour were the Mmes. J. Henry Shephard, Carpinteria; Floyd Bohnett, Lloyd Monk, Jennie Nardi Monk, Ernest F. Menzies, Mamie G. Ab bott, Byron A. Abraham and Miss Jane Kimberly.

The beautifully decorated tea tables were laden with Spanish delicacies—empanadas, empanaditas and panocha, prepared by Mrs. Joseph Meyerink and her com mittee.

Miss Ellen Hayward, in her role as Saint Barbara, made other traditional appearances during Fiesta week,— riding on a special float during El Desfile Historico, and making an appearance at the Courthouse Tower during Noche de Ronda, the dance program presented annually

by Reina del Mar Parlor.

The second gala event given by Reina del Mar Parlor is held in the Fall, and honors the descendants of pioneer families, the first to settle in Santa Barbara County. The 1957 Admission Day celebration was held on Sunday, September 8, at the restored Covarrubias adobe, head quarters of Los Rancheros Visitadores, 715 Santa Bar bara Street.

Mrs. Jack Oeshell from California Parlor No. 247, Los Angeles, was guest speaker.

The Native Daughters of the Golden West throughout the state joined in honoring members of early pioneer families on the 107th anniversary of the admittance of the slate of California to the Union.

PAGE 1 5 Members of Reina del Mar Parlor continue their efforts in preserving historic sites and collecting family data.

They also serve as volunteer hostesses at the Santa Bar bara Historical Society headquarters in the Old Mission, on the second Sunday of each month. Hostesses are the Mmes. Martin J. Coen, Mamie Goulet Abbott and Walter Lynch. Miss Gloria de Bernardi serves as hostess during the week.

To Charles Lummis-A Tribute On December 31, 1957, the Southwest Museum in Los Angeles celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding

by Charles Fletcher Lummis. On November 24, 1957, the Santa Barbara News-Press reprinted an article written

by Mr. Lummis in 1923, entitled “Stand Fast, Santa Bar bara”—Two seemingly unrelated events,—but to those who may have known Mr. Lummis personally, or who are familiar with the story of his life, they fit together as do two perfectly matched halves.

Charles Lummis was a man of vision, a man of dreams, —but one with the courage to speak out for an ideal, or to work unceasingly to make a dream come true.

He had many friends in Santa Barbara, who will re joice with the Southwest Museum on its 50th anniversary —and look forward with Director Carl Deutzel to the bright future which lies ahead for its expanding pro gram. They will also read again the articles advising our community to “hold fast to the ideals” for growth which have made Santa Barbara the unique and delightful place it is, and will be glad that Lummis left this advice as a legacy to us.

Membership Report Mrs. Henry Griffiths, chairman of the membership committee, reports that the Society has increased materi ally during the year ending December 31, 1957. The fine cooperation of the membership committee, which in cludes, besides Mrs. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Forsyth, Mrs. James W. Colt, Miss Margaret Conklin, Mrs. George H. Finley, Mrs. Wilson Forbes, Mrs. Walter Graham, Mrs. Robert Ingle Hoyt, Mrs. Lawrence More, Miss Edna Sharpe and Mrs. Elmer Whittaker, has been largely responsible for this growth. We now have 480 members in the organization, which reflects an increase of 215 interested friends since December, 1956.

Membership in the Santa Barbara Historical Society is open to anyone interested in the work and aims of the Society as expressed in the Outline of Scope presented

by Mr. Gledhill on page 6. There is no limit, geographi cal or otherwise, and any class of membership from the “$5.00 Active” to the “SlOO Benefactor” is welcome.

Noticias wull carry a complete list of members in the July-September 1958 issue; the fiscal year begins July 1, at which time dues become payable.

Information concerning membership in the Society may be obtained by writing to Mrs. Henry Griffiths, membership chairman, or by telephoning the Museum headquarters (WOodland 2-7712) at the Old Mission.

There are five classes of membership; Benefactor $100; Patron $25; Contributing $15; Sustaining $10; Active $5. Membership dues are tax deductible.

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Conner Elected Trustee Noticias proudly calls its readers attention to the signal honor which has come to our retiring President, Elbert S. Conner, who will begin a 4*year term of office on Jan uary 16, 1958, as a member of the Board of Trustees of the California Historical Society. He will serve until Jan uary, 1961. Congratulations, Mr. Conner, and sincere thanks from the Santa Barbara Historical Society for having given so capably and generously of your ability and time for two years as our President.

Plaque Awarded to Gledhills On the evening of May 14, a surprise party was held at the Society headquarters in honor of W. Edwin Gledhill, Museum Director, and Mrs. Gledhill, Curator, by members of the Reina del Mar Parlor, No. 126, Native Daughters of the Golden West. A small bronze plaque framed in mahogany was presented to them, in apprecia tion of their work in the preservation of Santa Barbara landmarks. Miss Ellen Hayward, history chairman of the parlor, made the presentation. Mrs. Gledhill was presented a corsage of cymbidium orchids.

Through Mr. Gledhill’s efforts, the Hunt-Stambach house was saved from destruction, moved next to the Trussell-Winchester adobe, and now serves as the club house for the Assistance League which purchased and re decorated it. He was largely responsible for the gift of the Trussell-Winchester adobe, which has been remodelled and made ready for use by the Society under Mr. Elmer Whittaker’s able direction.

Mr. Gledhill continues to work quietly on the restora tion of the Old Presidio project, and together he and Mrs. Gledhill have saved many priceless documents and other valuable items from being lost.

President and Mrs. Elbert S. Conner were among the guests who enjoyed coffee served from the long table in the Library, which was decorated with gold and white Japanese iris for the occasion. Pouring were Mrs. Con ner, Mrs. Alfred Davies, and Mrs. Fred Harris.

Reina del Mar Parlor members who had charge of the surprise party were Mrs. Anita Joyal, President, Miss Ellen Hayward, Mrs. Henry Griffiths and Miss Edna Sharpe of the history committee. Mrs. Griffiths is treas-

N OTIC 1 AS urer and Miss Sharpe is recording secretary of the Santa Barbara Historical Society.

New Members-1957 The following roster includes the names of members who have joined the Society since publication of the January-March, 1957 issue of Noticias. We welcome them with sincere pleasure.

ACTIVE Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Ball Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boone Mr. Edwin Burk Mr. Elias J. Cota Miss Minerva A. Cross Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dawson Miss Bernice Herd Mr. George Hartnett Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Irvin Mrs. Dorothy T. Knife Mrs. F. J. Kupel Mr. Roger Levenson Miss Anna B. Lincoln

Madera Historical Society Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Partenheimer Mr. William S. Porter Reina del Mar Parlor No. 126, N.D.G.W. Mr. Max Richter Miss Helen Seeley Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Smith Mrs. Georgiana Lacey Spalding Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Town send

SUSTAINING Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bard Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Maier Mrs. Edwin Corle Mr. and Mrs. John A. Parma Mr. and Mrs. Henrik Westen Mr. Wright Ludington PATRON Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dabney McDuffie Mr. Frederick Duffey

BENEFACTOR Mr. and Mrs. John Galvin

In Memoriam Noticias regretfully announces the loss by death of these valued members in 1957. Their friendship and their many fine contributions to your Society’s program have been a constant source of encouragement during the growing years”: Mrs. Philip S. Chancellor Mrs. Harold S. Chase Mrs. Blanch T. Clinton Mrs. Schyler M. Coe

Miss Charlotte P. Ebbetts Mr. Henry P. Lincoln Mr. William Louis Otte Miss Esther Somerville

A memorial fund was established in 1956 to purchase books needed for the Library, and in those so designated, both the name of the deceased and the donor will be in scribed.

NCTICIAS QUARTERLY BULLETIN OF THE SANTA BARBARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

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