Monsignor Antonio M. Santandreu holding the cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, Los Angeles, 1934

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Handwritten on negative: Rt. Rev. Antonio ...andreu, Text from newspaper caption: He Knew Bishop Claret. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Antonio M. Santandreu, pastor of the Church of Our Lady Guadelupe, San Francisco, holding the cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, conferred upon him for his services to the church by former King Alfonso., The cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic is a red-enameled cross, with a golden frame. The outer peaks are fitted with small gold balls. The center of the medallion contains the inscription "A La Lealtad Acrisolada" (To Proven Loyalty) on white enamel. Above the cross is a green enameled laurel wreath with the band ring., Text from negative sleeve: Santandrea [sic], Antonio M. Msgr. 1934, Related article "Honor due Bishop Claret. Catholics Will Pay Tribute to Memory of First High Official of America Beatified by Pope." Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 1934: 6., Photograph of Monsignor Antonio M. Santandreu, seated and wearing a sleeveless gown over a surplice with lace borders, holding the cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, conferred upon him by the former King Alonso. In Los Angeles to participate in the services held in honor of Bishop Claret, the first Roman Catholic Bishop of North America to be beautified by the Pope, Monsignor Antonio M. Santandreu gave the sermon for the evening vespers service at the Plaza Church (Nuestra Señora de los Angeles). In his youth in Spain, Monsignor Antonio M. Santandreu had been acquainted with Anthony Mary Claret., Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.