"The Old San Gabriel Mission," historical notes taken from old manuscripts and records accurately compiled after diligent research by Reverend Eugene Sugranes. Published in San Gabriel, California, 1909. The booklet contains twenty three chapters detailing the creation of the California missions, Father Junipero Serra and other pioneer fathers, biographical sketch of the founders, growth of San Gabriel Mission, art and architecture of the mission and San Gabriel in the twentieth century. The chapters are accompanied with illustrations of the site as well as key people involved with the mission. The booklet is soft bound in a gray cover with embossed lettering on the front. It is generally in good condition with minor water damage to the first few pages.