Mission of S. Sylvester, Mancot Possibly 1895 - 1896

This image of the Mission of S. Sylvester, Mancot, was made by Agnes Wilson, and it appears to be a photograph reproduced in a parish booklet. It offers a glimpse into the social and religious life of a community. The image itself creates meaning by presenting a seemingly ordinary scene of a church. It may be that the church was an important institution in shaping community identity. The fees listed for marriage services offer a look at the financial aspects of these religious practices. To fully understand the image, one would need to research the history of the parish, the social context of Mancot, and the role of religion in people's lives during the time it was made. By looking at local archives, parish records, and social histories, we can start to understand this image as something that is contingent on its social and institutional context.