Centro Español de Tampa - Records

Centro Español, established in April 1891 as Tampa’s first mutual aid society, offered social and recreational activities, education and low-cost health care to Spanish immigrants drawn to the area by the cigar industry. The collection consists of financial records, account journals and ledgers, cash books, minute books, membership records, correspondence, and photographs, as well as lapel pins, flags, and other ephemera.

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Membership Records - Series Item 7, circa 1930s

Centro Español de Tampa

A membership ledger from approximately 1930 for the Centro Español de Tampa for West Tampa.
Letter, Centro Español de Tampa to the President and Board of Directors of Tampa Humane Society, November 17, 1925

Centro Español de Tampa

Letter from Centro Español de Tampa to the Tampa Humane Society asking for a permit for their bull fighting events.
Letter, Centro Español de Tampa to John M. Martin, circa November 1925

Centro Español de Tampa

Letter created by Centro Español for other social clubs to send to Florida Governor John M Martin. The letter addresses concerns around the Spanish Rodeo events.
Flier, Festival of the Race, October 1925

Centro Español de Tampa

Flier for the Festival of the Race, October 1925.
Invitation to La Fiesta de la Raza, October 24, 1925

Centro Español de Tampa

Invitation to La Fiesta de la Raza from Centro Español de Tampa
Booklet, Tampa Social Event, 1925

Centro Español de Tampa

Booklet for the Tampa Social Event in October 1925 to celebrate the explorers who came to Florida of Spanish decent. Booklet gives detailed information on the social committee in charge of the event, the founding of Tampa and program details.
Program, José de Urgelles Performance at Teatro del Centro Asturiano, September 10, 1922

Centro Asturiano de Tampa

Program for Sr. José de Urgelles performance at the Centro Asturiano theater on September 10, 1922.
Flier, Cemeterio del Centro Español; Ordenanzas Para el Guardian, circa 1920s

Centro Español de Tampa

Ordinances for the Centro Español de Tampa Cemetery Guardian.
Program, Fiesta de la Raza, October 12, 1919

Centro Español de Tampa, Circulo Cubano de Tampa, and Centro Asturiano de Tampa

Program for the event, "Fiesta de la Raza." A community event hosted by the Centro Español de Tampa, Circulo Cubano, and Centro Astuariano.
Plan for Success, Centro Español de Tampa Special Commission, November 20, 1917

Centro Español de Tampa

Centro Español de Tampa Special Commission plan to continue the success and grow of the social club. The commission outlines ten points to achieve these goals.
Program, Fiesta de la Raza, October 12, 1917

Centro Español de Tampa, Circulo Cubano de Tampa, and Centro Asturiano de Tampa

Program for the event, "Fiesta de la Raza." A community event hosted by the Centro Español de Tampa, Circulo Cubano, and Centro Astuariano.
Letter, Members of the Centro Español de Tampa to the President of Centro Español de Tampa, January 23, 1917

Centro Español de Tampa

Centro Español de Tampa members are requesting permission from the current President to create a memorial for the former president, A.L. Cuesta.
Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Centro Español de Tampa, November 13, 1913

José Ramón Avellanal

Letter from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal to the Directors of Centro Español de Tampa, dated November 13, 1913.
Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to the Secretary of Centro Español de Tampa, August 25, 1913

José Ramón Avellanal

Letter from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal to the Secretary of Centro Español de Tampa, August 25, 1913. The letter addresses his resignation from the hospital and how long he will stay on until the newly appointed doctor arrives.
Letter, Centro Español de Tampa to José Ramón Avellanal, August 12, 1913

Centro Español de Tampa

Letter from Centro Español de Tampa to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal discussing his resignation from the club hospital.
Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Centro Español de Tampa, August 5, 1913

José Ramón Avellanal

Letter from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal to the Directors of Centro Español de Tampa, dated August 5, 1913.
Registro de socios 1906 a 1918

Centro Español de Tampa

The membership registry for the Centro Español de Tampa for 1906 to 1918. Columns include number; last name; first name; residence; age; state; profession; nationality including town, province/state, and nation; income; and date. Not all columns are filled out for each person.
Letter, M.J. Miller and Francis J. Kennard to F. Souto, December 29, 1905

M. J. Miller and Francis J. Kennard

Letter from architects M.J. Miller and F.J. Kennard to Mr. F. Souto, Secretary of Centro Español de Tampa dated December 29, 1905. Letter relates to the building of the Centro Español Hospital and speaks of Dr. José Ramón Avellanal and issues with the planned elevators.
Written Statement, T.C. Taliferro, September 23, 1905

T. C. Taliaferro and First National Bank of Tampa

Statement given by First National Bank of Tampa's President T.C. Taliaferro on the validity of Centro Español de Tampa. The President encourages other community members to donate funds towards Centro Español's Sanitorium. Statement dated September 23, 1905.
Letter, Juan Suarez to Don Vincente Guerra, August 2, 1905

Juan Suarez

Letter addressed to Don Vicente Guerra, President del Centro Español de Tampa from Juan Suarez, President of the Spanish Consulate in Havana, Cuba. Suarez regrets that they cannot agree to the proposed reciprocal rights between the Centro Español and the Asturiano de la Habana due to legal and moral constraints. Additionally, they explain that they are unable to commit to a formal medical service due to limited resources and ongoing construction. Despite this, they express their continued sympathy and affection for the Centro Español, promising to extend respectful considerations to its members and provide necessary assistance within regulatory limits.
Letter, Enrique F. Quezada and Saturnino Martinez to Don Vincente Guerra, January 20, 1904

Enrique F. Quezada and Saturnino Martinez

Letter from Enrique F. Quezada, President, and Saturnino Martinez, Secretary of Centro Asturiano de la Habana addressed to the President of Centro Español de Tampa, Don Vicente Guerra. The letter discusses the proposal of forming a partnership between Centro Asturiano de la Habana and Centro Español de Tampa, aiming to create a single colonial Association and establish a hospital within it. While the Board of Directors expresses their reluctance to completely merge, they suggest a family union where members from both organizations can enjoy each other's benefits while maintaining their distinct missions.
Letter, Saturnino Martinez to Don Vincente Guerra, January 8, 1904

Saturnino Martinez

Letter from Saturnino Martinez, President of Centro Asturiano de la Habana, responds to a letter from Don Vicente Guerra, the President of Centro Español de Tampa. The letter discusses the establishment of a Delegation in Tampa by Centro Asturiano and its perceived impact on the unity of Spanish organizations in the area. The writer emphasizes that the Delegation was formed with good intentions and aims to support compatriots and provide healthcare services, asserting that it does not intend to cause division. The President expresses support for the idea of union and fraternity among Spanish organizations but emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Asturian delegation in Tampa and hopes for a mutually agreeable solution.
Letter, Vincente Guerra to the President of the Centro Astuariano de Havana, Cuba, December 27, 1903

Vincente Guerra

Letter from Vincente Guerra, President, and Fermin Sante, Secretary of the Centro Español in Tampa, to the President of the Centro Asturiano of Havana, Cuba, seeking the valuable cooperation of the Centro Asturiano of Havana in supporting a movement of unity among Spanish communities in Tampa. The letter emphasizes the importance of consolidating all regional elements into a single national institution to avoid counterproductive results and to better govern the vital interests of the Spanish colony in the region. The letter expresses gratitude for the anticipated cooperation and aims to strengthen the social relationship between the two sister institutions for the well-being of their members.
Letter, Fermin Souto to Centro Asturiano de la Havana, December 23, 1903

Fermin Souto

Letter from Centro Español de Tampa's Secretary, Fermin Souto, to the President of Centro Astuariano de la Havana, Cuba. The letter contains information on Centro Español de Tampa and their plans for expansion.