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Program, Miss Circulo Cubano, 1964-1965

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Program for the Miss Circulo Cubano pageant. Contains information on reigning Miss Circulo Cubano and the candidates for Miss Circulo Cubano XIV. Also contains information of Circulo Cubano de Tampa and ads for local businesses.
Letter, Sam M. Gibbons to Evelio Alvarez, September 17, 1963

Sam M. Gibbons

Letter from Sam M. Gibbons, a U.S. Representative from the 10th District of Florida, to Evelio Alvarez, the President of Circulo Cubano De Tampa. In the letter, Gibbons informs Alvarez that he has contacted the White House to inquire about the possibility of President Kennedy visiting Circulo Cubano de Tampa during his visit to the city in November.
Flier, Miss Circulo Cubano, 1961-1962

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Flier for the Miss Circulo Cubano pageant. On the back is a letter to members from Santos J. Rodriguez, President of Circulo Cubano de Tampa.
Program, Miss Circulo Cubano, 1959-1960

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Program for the Miss Circulo Cubano pageant. Contains information on reigning Miss Circulo Cubano and the candidates for Miss Circulo Cubano X. Also contains information of Circulo Cubano de Tampa and ads for local businesses.
Flier, Diamond Gloves of Tampa, January 18, 1950

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Flier advertises a boxing event hosted by Diamond Gloves of Tampa at the Circulo Cubano Boxing Arena, featuring multiple exciting matchups between fighters from different countries and weight divisions.
Membership Card, Oscar Guerro, January 30, 1943

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Circulo Cubano de Tampa membership card issued to Oscar Guerro, enrolled on January 30, 1943.
Flier, Invitation to Circulo Cubano General Assembly Meeting, October 20, 1934

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Flier is an invitation to the members of the Circulo Cubano for their regular General Assembly meeting to be held on Thursday, October 25, 1934, at 8:15 P.M. The main agenda of the meeting is to present the corresponding Quarterly Balance. Additionally, it announces new consultation hours for Dr. Torretta, Dr. Roig, and Dr. Gavilla at various locations in Tampa.
Letter, Circulo Cubano to Frances Perkins, April 7, 1933

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Letter from the Circulo Cubano to Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins requesting a special permit for several Cuban and Spanish artists to visit the United States and perform in their theater to raise funds for taking care of their sick members.
Receipt, Circulo Cubano Sección de Instrucción of Mother's Day Event, May 9, 1932

Armando Galeo

Circulo Cubano Sección de Instrucción: Mother’s Day event receipt of items purchased. Signed by Armando Galeo (vice secretary).
Newsletter, Sección de Instrucción, Circulo Cubano, March 1932

Andres Chacon, Manolo Martinez, and Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Newsletter that provides an update on the activities of the Sección de Instrucción of the Circulo Cubano. It mentions that on March 1, 1932, there was a successful establishment of drawing and painting classes with a high enrollment and then requests support from the readers for ongoing improvements.
Letter, Dick Williams to Ramon Lopez, February 11, 1932

Dick Williams

Letter to Ramon Lopez, Chairman of the Athletic Committee of the Circulo Cubano, from Dick Williams, expressing the desire to take on the role of the promoter for the Circulo Cubano boxing arena, contingent upon certain conditions detailed within the letter.
Letter, Juan Moreno and Jose Salgado to President of the Circulo Cubano, July 10, 1929

Juan Moreno and Jose Salgado

Letter from Juan Moreno and Jose Salgado of West Tampa to the President of the Circulo Cubano, informing the President about their knowledge of a proposed change in the optional body. They express their differing opinion and request a general meeting for transparent discussion.
Letter, L.F. Camex and Augustin S. Toret to Circulo Cubano to King Alfonso XIII, July 25, 1928

L. F. Camex and Augustin S. Toret

Letter from the Circulo Cubano to King Alfonso XIII of Spain that provides insights into the Hispanic community in Tampa, specifically focusing on the population of Spanish immigrants in Cuba who are now members of the "Circulo Cubano" organization. It also mentions the presence of Spanish social clubs in the area. The main purpose of the letter is to make a formal request for a book donation to the library at the Circulo Cubano from the Spanish monarchy.
Letter, Victor Hugo Tamayo to Emilio D. Longo, June 3, 1928

Victor Hugo Tamayo

Letter is a response from Victor Hugo Tamayo to Emilio D. Longo, expressing gratitude for including Tamayo's works in the Library of the Circulo Cubano.
Letter, Maestro Picuando to Emilio Diaz Longo, April 26, 1928

Maestro Picuando

Letter from Maestro Picuando of the Cuban Embassy in Madrid to Emilio Díaz Longo, Secretary of the Círculo Cubano. The embassy acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Emilia requesting cooperation from Cuban officials abroad for the library in the society. The embassy expresses support for the initiative and mentions sending six books from the embassy's library to contribute to the Cuban cultural expansion in Tampa.
Membership Card, Alfredo Linaro, February 25, 1928

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Circulo Cubano de Tampa membership card issued to Alfredo Linaro enrolled on February 25, 1928.
Letter, Emilio Diaz, Andrews Chacon, and Joaquin Rubio to the Director of Circulo Cubano, February 19, 1928

Emilio Diaz, Andres Chacon, and Joaquin Rubio

Letter from a commission appointed to investigate and report on the Moral and Material responsibilities of individuals who have been asked to leave the society and have been unable to rejoin the Circulo Cubano for ten years. The commission concludes that some of these individuals were unable to cooperate with the club’s bylaws due to economic situations or ignorance, rather than malice, and recommends that a charity commission be established to investigate and determine the eligibility of these individuals to rejoin the society, emphasizing that the ten-year punishment has been sufficient. The letter is signed by Emilio Diaz, Andres Chacon, and Joaquin Rubio on behalf of the commission.
Letters, Sergio Sotolongo Valdes to Circulo Cubano, January 3, 1928, and Sergio Sotolongo Valdes to Director of "La Traducción," April 22, 1929

Sergio Sotolongo Valdes

Two letters. The first, dated January 3, 1928, is a request from Sergio Sotolongo Valdes, a member and student of the Circulo Cubano to the Director of "La Traducción." Sergio is asking for free personal and commercial education, as allowed by Article 141 of the old regulations. He also requests the same benefit for his sister, Delia Sotolongo, who is eligible as a family member. The second letter, dated April 22, 1928, addresses the director of "La Traducción" newspaper and expresses concern regarding certain inaccurate statements made in an article about Miss Mariblanca Sabás Alomá. The Sección de Instrucción of the Circulo Cubano, motivated by the desire to host a series of lectures by Miss Alomá, clarifies their intention to provide a platform for her without any ulterior motives or political agenda. They emphasize their support for her talents, culture, and loyalty to the government, and extend a warm welcome to her, emphasizing their commitment to promoting Cuban culture and solidarity.
Minute book, Establishment of Sección de Beneficencia of the Circulo Cubano, 1928

Manuel Marr

Minutes of the establishment of the aid section, or Sección de Beneficencia, of the Circulo Cubano written by Manuel Marr
Script, "Yo Quiero Ser Senador," December 1927

Felipe Rivera Matheu

Play titled "Yo Quiero Ser Senador" which was performed at the Circulo Cubano Teatro in December 1927. Play book is from Modesto Lopez's archive.
Script, "Los Espejuelos de Machado," September 1927

A. H. Ramos

Play titled "Los Espejuelos de Machado" which was performed at the Circulo Cubano Teatro in 1927. Play book is from Modesto Lopez's archive.
Bill, Republic of Cuba, Funding for Circulo Cubano, June 30, 1920

Santiago Verdeja, C. Machado, and F. Soto Izuierdo

Document outlines a Bill of the Republic of Cuba, authorizing a credit of two hundred thousand pesos. Half of the credit will be used to consolidate and improve the existence of the Circulo Cubano de Tampa, and the other half will be invested in constructing a hospital to shelter Cuban residents and will be administered according to the society's statutes, with the Minister of Cuba in Washington overseeing the process.
Membership Card, Jorge Mascuñana Cruz, January 20, 1918

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Circulo Cubano de Tampa membership card issued to Jorge Mascuñana Cruz, enrolled on January 20, 1918.
Lista Negra, 1918, and Checks, 1915 and 1932

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

"Black list" of members that failed to pay an extra fee during the Influenza epidemic of 1918. Also included are checks and a card for two gifts.
Photo Album, A Photographic Chronicle of Circulo Cubano and Union Marti-Maceo Societies in Tampa, October 6, 1917

Circulo Cubano de Tampa

Photo album that represents a collective effort by the Circulo Cubano and Union Marti-Maceo societies of the Cuban community in Tampa. It has been edited by a special commission appointed by both societies to seek support from the government and people of Cuba to fund and accomplish various projects undertaken by these Cuban organizations.