A Guide to the Historia de Cuba Photograph Album
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
August 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Title: | Historia de Cuba Photograph Album | |
| Dates: | 1935 | |
| Abstract: | Album of photographs depicting people, historical sites and landmarks, events, buildings, ships, and documents spanning the history of Cuba. | |
| Extent: | 1 album | |
| Identification: | MS Group 173 | |
Scope and Content
Album of 600 photographs depicting people, historical sites and landmarks, events, buildings, ships, and documents spanning the history of Cuba. Several photographs are reproductions of works of art, such as painted portraits of individuals. In addition to the photos, the album includes several pages of text, including a prologue written by Tabacalera Cubana, makers of La Corona y Susini cigars. The photos mounted in the album were made available in the company's cigar boxes. All of the photos are numbered and include captions. The photos and text are organized according to dates and events, such as the Spanish American War, the Republic, and the administrations of various governments.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Historia de Cuba Photograph Album, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Acquisition Information
The album was purchased in 2007.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| Cuba -- History -- Pictorial works. | ||
For further information, please contact: Special Collections Access Services.
