Interviewee

Andrew Espolita

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Interviewer

Ana María Varela-Lago

Publication Date

2021

Date

May 1997

Abstract

Andrew Espolita discusses his memories of the Spanish Civil War and how Tampa's Latin community responded. Included are descriptions of a local baseball league and other events, and a discussion about some of the men who went to Spain to fight.

Keywords

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), Spain. Ejército Popular de la República, Cigar industry, Centro Asturiano de Tampa, Círculo Cubano, Cuban Club, Baseball, Bullfights, Francisco Franco (1892-1975), World War II (1939-1945), Catholic Church

Extent

01:21:17; 22 page transcript

Subject: geographic

Tampa (Fla.); Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.); Cuba

Language

English and Spanish

Media Type

Oral histories

Identifier

S64-00002

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