Introduction: A History of the Cuban Club and Ybor

Interviewee

E. J. Salcines
Chaz Mena

Files

Publication Date

3-25-2010

Abstract

This recording presents a narrated historical account of El Círculo Cubano de Tampa and the development of Ybor City from the late nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. The narrative traces the establishment of the cigar industry, Cuban immigration to Tampa, labor organizing, and political activism connected to the Cuban War of Independence, including José Martí’s speeches in Ybor City. The program also documents the evolution of the Cuban Club as a cultural and social institution listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Keywords

Cuban Americans--Florida--Tampa--History, Mutual aid societies--Florida--Tampa, Cigar industry--Florida--Tampa, Immigrants--Florida, Labor unions--Florida--Tampa--History, Cuban War of Independence (1895-1898), Segregation--Florida, Historic buildings--Florida--Tampa

Extent

00:19:32; 5 page transcript

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.)

Language

English

Type

Video

Format

Digital only

Identifier

cuban_club_av-1000

Recommended Citation

Salcines, E. J. and Mena, Chaz, "Introduction: A History of the Cuban Club and Ybor" (2010). El Círculo Cubano - Audio/Visual. 1.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/cuban_club_av/1