Early California: pre-1769–1840s: Missions
Mission Santa Clara de Asis. 1777. Artist unknown. Postcard. Collection of Oakland Museum of California. Gift of Mrs. James Cardle.
"Missions, my lord, missions--that is what this country needs"
-Father Junipero Serra to Spanish Commandant General
This image depicts the Mission of Santa Clara de Asis in 1777. This is one of 21 missions that were established in California by the Spanish between 1769 and 1823.