Vando, Erasmo, 1896-

Theatrical producer, journalist and activist. Born in Puerto Rico in 1896, he was recruited in 1918 to work in South Carolina. In 1919, Vando moved to New York and became a producer and promoter of Puerto Rican theatre. He was also involved in community organizations such as the Porto Rican Brotherhood of America where he served as president and in pro-independence clubs and activities. Vando returned to Puerto Rico in 1945 where he worked as a journalist for newspapers like El Mundo and El Dia. Became a member of the Partido Independentista Puertorriqueño (PIP) and later helped found the Movimiento Pro Independencia (MPI) which became the Partido Socialista Puertorriqueño (PSP). Vando died in Puerto Rico in 1988.

From the description of Papers, 1896-1988 ; bulk: 1936-1955. (New York State Historical Documents). WorldCat record id: 155423028

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