Records, 1891-1975.

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Records, 1891-1975.

The collection contains a microfilm copy of the Centro Espanol de Tampa anniversary books, which give a historical review of the organization on its 50th (1891-1941) and 75th (1891-1966) anniversaries.

1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7341409

Florida State Archive

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Centro Español de Tampa

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Founded in 1891, the Centro Espanol de Tampa was a social and fraternal club which provided financial and medical assistance to members in need. It is the oldest of Tampa's Latin clubs, and over the years has been a haven for Spanish and Cuban immigrants, most of whom worked in the cigar factories. Recreational and educational benefits of the club included a library, classes in English and Spanish, a band, and theatricals. The club pledged from the start to have no political, religi...