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Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Chancel cross is an original design and features copper-bearing rock (Chrysocolla) from near Tucson. "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord" (Psalm 122:1) View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: One of America's unique churches roofed with hand-made imported Spanish tile, its interior furnishings creating a distinctly Old World atmosphere, and having a 12-ft. square plate glass picture window over the altar through which is seen the ever-changing sunlight and cloud effects on the foothil... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: View to the west from the Hill of the Holy Cross with the bronze Spanish Lions of Castille and Leon in the foreground. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Founded--1692. Located in the center of a peaceful Papago Village about 10 miles from Tucson. Besides being a relic of the past, the intricate decorations, paintings and statuary are remarkable, considering the early date of its construction and lack of skilled craftsmen. View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: San Xavier Del Bac Mission is located 10 miles south of Tucson near the banks of the Santa Cruz River. It was established by Father Kino in 1692 and is one of a chain of three started in Arizona by this adventurous priest. It stands in the amidst of the hogans of the Papago Indians, direct descen... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: "White Dove of the Desert" -- This old Spanish architectural gem stands gleaming white on the desert 10 miles south of Tucson, Arizona. Established by Father Kino in 1692, it is in use today, where the Franciscan padres hold regular services for the Papago Indians, direct descendants of those for... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library -
Contributing Institution: Princeton Theological Seminary Library Description: Founded 1692 by Father Kino. The old frescoes, paintings, statuary and vestments in the interior of the San Xavier Mission represent some of the finest and best preserved primitive art, of the period, in any of the early missions of the Southwest. Most of the building and carving was done by the ... View Full Item at Princeton Theological Seminary Library