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José Ramón Avellanal collection
 

José Ramón Avellanal collection

The bulk of the collection documents the life and career of Dr. José Ramon Avellanal, a prominent Ybor City physician and founder of El Bien Publico Clinic. Among the papers are biographical materials, correspondence, patents, estate papers, and documents pertaining to Dr. Avellanal's medical practice, drug store businesses, Public Welfare Company, and other ventures.
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  • Posthumous Certificate of Recognition for José Ramón Avellanal from Centro Español de Tampa, 1981 by Centro Español de Tampa

    Posthumous Certificate of Recognition for José Ramón Avellanal from Centro Español de Tampa, 1981

    Centro Español de Tampa

    Posthumous certificate from Centro Español de Tampa to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal for his participation in the club.

  • Declaration, P.V. Perez to José Ramón Avellanal, October 31, 1926 by P. V. Perez

    Declaration, P.V. Perez to José Ramón Avellanal, October 31, 1926

    P. V. Perez

    Document written by P.V. Perez stating that Dr. José Ramón Avellanal has paid a portion of the sale amount for "El Aquila."

  • Declaration, P.V. Perez to José Ramón Avellanal, October 28, 1926 by P. V. Perez

    Declaration, P.V. Perez to José Ramón Avellanal, October 28, 1926

    P. V. Perez

    Document written by P.V. Perez stating that Dr. José Ramón Avellanal has purchased "la Sociedad de Beneficencia El Aguila" which will become a part of El Bien Publico.

  • Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to the President of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos, May 24, 1926 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to the President of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos, May 24, 1926

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter to the president of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal discussing the news circular that went out after their April 26, 1926 discussion. Avellanal is not happy with his representation to the members by "La Fraterndiad" Board of Directors.

  • Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to President of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos, April 26, 1926 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to President of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos, April 26, 1926

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter to the president of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal discussing his 19 years of service as physician for the social club, yet the club wants Avellanal to do more work for a smaller fee.

  • Letter, The Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos to José Ramón Avellanal, April 11, 1922 by Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos

    Letter, The Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos to José Ramón Avellanal, April 11, 1922

    Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos

    Letter to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal from Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos, a mutual aid society in Tampa, Florida. The Directors of the Sociedad de Trabajadores de Socorros Mutuos are hiring Avellanal for medical services for their members.

  • Statement, On Circulo Cubano de Tampa 's "Unjustified Donation" from the Treasury of Cuba National, 1920 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Statement, On Circulo Cubano de Tampa 's "Unjustified Donation" from the Treasury of Cuba National, 1920

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Statements made by Dr. José Ramón Avellanal on Circulo Cubano de Tampa taking donations from the Cuban National Treasury. Avellanal opposed the transaction as he was concerned that the Cuban government would have more control of the social club and would restrict member benefits to just Cuban born citizens.

  • Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Benito J. Fernandez, January 12, 1919 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Benito J. Fernandez, January 12, 1919

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter to Benito J. Fernandez from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal. The letter addressed Fernandez about being a potential partner in Avellanal's drug store business. Avellanal also writes of the success of his clinic "El Bien Publico" and his work with the mutual aid societies in Tampa, Florida.

  • Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, December 14, 1915 by Amado Mas

    Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, December 14, 1915

    Amado Mas

    Letter from Dr. Amado Mas to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal declining his offer to come to Tampa and work at his practice. Dr. Mas wants to avoid any violence from the different medical groups in Tampa.

  • Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Amado Mas, December 5, 1915 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Amado Mas, December 5, 1915

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal to Dr. Amado Mas detailing the problems between the two medical camps, doctors who work for the mutual aid societies and those who do not. Avellanal asks Dr. Mas to come to Tampa and join his practice, but must be honest about the current atmosphere in Tampa.

  • Poster, Medicine by Contract, December 5, 1915 by Unknown

    Poster, Medicine by Contract, December 5, 1915

    Unknown

    Poster created by the Anglo Medical Community warning citizens of the "Medicine by Contract" practiced by the mutual aid societies' doctors. This poster was sent to Dr. Avellanal's home.

  • Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, November 24, 1915 by Amado Mas

    Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, November 24, 1915

    Amado Mas

    Letter from Dr. Amado Mas to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal asking if Cuban doctors are accepted in Tampa.

  • Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, November 6, 1915 by Amado Mas

    Letter, Amado Mas to José Ramón Avellanal, November 6, 1915

    Amado Mas

    Letter from Dr. Amado Mas to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal inquiring about working in Tampa.

  • Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Evaristo Avellanal, March 13, 1915 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter, José Ramón Avellanal to Evaristo Avellanal, March 13, 1915

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Letter from Dr. José Ramón Avellanal to his brother Evaristo who still lives in Cuba. Avellanal writes to his brother about sending him some money as the Tampa cigar factory strikes have hurt him economically, as Avellanal currently owns Liborio cigar company. Avellanal is also upset over the treatment of mutual aid society doctors due to Anglo Medical communities' tactics.

  • Patent, Cigar Box by José Ramón Avellanal, October 27, 1913 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Patent, Cigar Box by José Ramón Avellanal, October 27, 1913

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Cigar Box Patent filed by Dr. José Ramón Avellanal in 1913. This cigar box was meant to keep cigars fresh and unbroken while in a man's shirt pocket.

  • Certificate for Donation to Circulo Cubano, March 4, 1913 by Circulo Cubano de Tampa

    Certificate for Donation to Circulo Cubano, March 4, 1913

    Circulo Cubano de Tampa

    Certificate issued by Circulo Cubano to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal for his money donation to the social club building's mortgage.

  • Library Card, Circulo Cubano de Tampa Library Card for Dr. José Ramón Avellanal, 1912 by Circulo Cubano de Tampa

    Library Card, Circulo Cubano de Tampa Library Card for Dr. José Ramón Avellanal, 1912

    Circulo Cubano de Tampa

    Dr. José Ramón Avellanal's Circulo Cubano library card, 1912.

  • Declaration, José Thomas y Alfonso to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal, March 13, 1911 by José Thomas Alfonso Sr.

    Declaration, José Thomas y Alfonso to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal, March 13, 1911

    José Thomas Alfonso Sr.

    Document written by José Thomas y Alfonso stating that Dr. José Ramón Avellanal has bought out his interest in the now "El Bien Publico" pharmacy that was once the Diamond Drug Store.

  • Bill of Sale, William F. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal for Diamond Drug Store, May 21, 1910 by William F. Kohly

    Bill of Sale, William F. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal for Diamond Drug Store, May 21, 1910

    William F. Kohly

    Bill of Sale for Diamond Drug Store transferring ownership from William K. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal in 1910. This drug store will eventually become El Bien Publico.

  • Bill of Sale, William F. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal for Diamond Drug Store, May 21, 1910 by William F. Kohly

    Bill of Sale, William F. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal for Diamond Drug Store, May 21, 1910

    William F. Kohly

    Bill of Sale for Diamond Drug Store transferring ownership from William K. Kohly to José Ramón Avellanal in 1910. This drug store will eventually become El Bien Publico.

  • Instructions for Medical Interns at the Centro Español de Tampa Sanatorium, 1905 by José Ramón Avellanal

    Instructions for Medical Interns at the Centro Español de Tampa Sanatorium, 1905

    José Ramón Avellanal

    Instructions for medical interns at the Centro Español de Tampa Sanatorium, created by Dr. José Ramón Avellanal.

  • Letter, Aquilino to José Ramón Avellanal, July 10, 1904 by Aquilino

    Letter, Aquilino to José Ramón Avellanal, July 10, 1904

    Aquilino

    Letter to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal from Aquilino. The letter references the cigar factory strikes in Tampa, Florida.

  • Letter, Lanza to José Ramón Avellanal, July 7, 1904 by Lanza

    Letter, Lanza to José Ramón Avellanal, July 7, 1904

    Lanza

    Letter to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal from his brother-in-law, Lanza. Lanza writes of a merger with an American cigar company and the differences in Cuban and American accounting.

  • Letter, Lanza to José Ramón Avellanal, June 13, 1904 by Lanza

    Letter, Lanza to José Ramón Avellanal, June 13, 1904

    Lanza

    Letter to Dr. José Ramón Avellanal from his brother-in-law, Lanza. This letter makes reference to the cigar factory strikes in Tampa and Havana, Cuba. Lanza also congratulates Avellanal on his directorship of Centro Español Sanatorium.

 
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