Coronel collection, [ca. 1824-1899].

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Coronel collection, [ca. 1824-1899].

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Primarily papers of Antonio F. Coronel but including also some papers of his father, Ignacio Coronel. Includes letters; speeches; pamphlets and broadsides; proclamations, ordinances and decrees; Mexican and American calendars and almanacs; Ms. of a pastorela; and miscellaneous printed material. They relate mainly to the elective and appointive positions held by Antonio Coronel; his interests in local and state politics and his work with the Democratic Party; his concern for the Indians of California; family business matters; and the prominent part the family played in Los Angeles affairs. A few papers relate to the Mexican War.

7 microfilm reels : negative (Rich. 90:18-91:4) and positive.

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Los Angeles County museum

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Coronel, Ignacio, d. 1862.

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Democratic Party (Calif.)

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Coronel, Antonio Franco, 1817-1894

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Biography Coronel, born in Mexico City in 1817, came to California with his father, Ignacio Coronel in 1834, as a member of the Hijar-Padres colony. The family settled in Los Angeles. where Coronel soon became prominent in local affairs, holding many public offices, including those of Juez de Paz, inspector of missions and peace commissioner. He took part in the defense of California against the American invasion in 1846 and 1847, but later b...