Sociedad la Unión Martí-Maceo.
La Unión Martí-Maceo was established near the turn of the 20th century as Los Libres Pensadores Martí-Maceo. Named for Cuban herose José Martí and General Antonio Maceo, the organization functioned as a social and recreational society for members of Tampa's Afro-Cuban community cigar workers. Like many mututal aid societies of the time, La Union Marti-Maceo provided complete medical care for members and benefits for sickness and death, in addition to a variety of social and cultural activities. The society is now located at 1226 E. 7th Avenue in Ybor city and continues to sponsor social activities for its members. The organziations's contemporary goals include preserving the history and heritage of Tampa's Cuban community and helping protect the multicultural resources of Ybor City.
From the description of [Records] 1853-2000. (University of South Florida). WorldCat record id: 639036664
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| creatorOf | Sociedad la Unión Martí-Maceo. [Records] 1853-2000. | University of South Florida, USF Library |
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| associatedWith | Maceo, Antionio 1845-1896. | person |
| associatedWith | Martí, José, 1853-1895. | person |
| associatedWith | Union Marti- Maceo (Tampa, Fla.) | corporateBody |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.) | |||
| Florida--Tampa |
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| Cuban Americans |
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Corporate Body
Active 1853
Active 2000
Spanish; Castilian,
English
