David Masnata y de Quesada collection, 1893-1988.

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David Masnata y de Quesada collection, 1893-1988.

The collection contains research material on Cuban and Spanish genealogy, heraldry and family names. It includes correspondence, manuscripts, documents, and family papers.

114 boxes (57 linear ft.)

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Masnata family.

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Martí, José, 1853-1895

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Masnata de Quesada, David

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David Masnata de Quesada, Marquis of Santa Ana y Santa María, was born on September 11, 1926. He received a law degree from the University of Havana and practiced law in Cuba until 1961, when he moved to New York. His interest in genealogy and history developed during his early years. He was founder and first secretary of the Instituto Cubano de Genealogía y Heráldica and member of other genealogical societies. When he left for New York he left behind a large collection of Cuban books and res...