Color: Brown, yellow
A program for La Fiesta de San Gabriel, September 1961. Wrapped in a yellow textured cover with the front showing an image of the Mission San Gabriel and its name; its motto as "The Queen of the Missions"; and a notation that it had been operated by the Claretian Fathers since 1908. At the bottom is the fiesta title and dates held. The 36-page program outlines events for the commemoration of the founding of the mission on 8 September 1771. Included are introductory comments by Thomas W. Temple II, who was the mission historian and editor of the program; a proclamation by the mayor of San Gabriel, Gordon McGinley; a message from Mission pastor Bernard O'Connor; biographies of the assistant pastors; articles on the mission belfry, baptistery, and a mission painting called "La Dolorosa"; an article and photo regarding the Pioneer Reception, hosted by Thomas and Gabriela Temple; a list of events for the four-day celebration; brief histories of the Mission and its ownership by William Workman and Hugo Reid; an article on the Yuma Massacre of 1781; an article on rare volumes in the Mission museum with information on the Temple and Workman families; an article from St. Anthony Claret; and many advertisements from local businesses. Aside from some discoloration on the cover, the program is in good condition.
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Three-dimensional, Programs, City of San Gabriel, Claretian Fathers, San Gabriel Historical Society, Festivals--San Gabriel (Calif.), Missions--California, San Gabriel (Calif.)--History
