San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide

"San Xavier Del Bac, Arizona: A Descriptive and Historical Guide" by the Writers' Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Arizona, is a historical exploration of the Mission San Xavier del Bac, celebrated for its stunning architecture within the United States. This guidebook, originally published in the 1940s, highlights the historical importance and artistic beauty of the mission, aiming to captivate locals and tourists. It recounts the mission's origins, its construction overseen by Eusebio Francisco Kino in the late 1600s, and the fusion of Indigenous and Spanish influences that shaped its unique design. The narrative traces the mission's eventful journey, detailing conflicts from revolts and Apache raids, as well as subsequent restoration projects, showcasing the architectural marvels, like its detailed facade and ornamented interiors.