Alina Fernandez Papers Addendum

Collection

Identifier: MC 1001

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Scope and Content Note

The collection consists of papers of refugee service organizations pertaining to the Cuban refugees from Mariel, Cuba, known as the "Marielitos"; correspondence and information concerning Cuban refugees in California, Florida, and Costa Rica; questionnaires and interviews with the Cuban refugees; correspondence of Gaston A. Fernandez (son of Gaston Fernandez: see MC 870); and census-related statistics and clippings. This collection is an addendum to Manuscript Collection 870.

Dates

1967-1986

Creator

Fernandez, Alina (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Access Information

Please call (479) 575-8444 or email specoll@uark.edu at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to ensure availability of the materials.

Use Information

RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Questionnaires in Series 3, Box 2, Folders 1 and 2 are restricted until 2058 to protect personal privacy.

No Interlibrary Loan.

Standard Federal Copyright Laws Apply (U.S. Title 17).

Biographical Note

Alina Fernandez worked for the Cuban Haitian Task Force at Ft. Chaffee during the Cuban refugee influx.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, questionnaires, interviews, clippings, and other information on Cuban refugees, particularly those from Mariel, Cuba, knowns as the "Marielitos."