Letters to and from Matanzas, Cuba
Collection
Identifier: MSS-893-SC
Scope and Content
The bulk of the letters in this collection (16) are written by ship chandler, Antonio-Fernandez Ceballos in Matanzas, Cuba to his “estranged" wife, living in Maine. The letters begin and end affectionately but carry a bullying tone. Caballos attempts to convince his wife to return to Cuba and generally report on whether or not he has received a letter from her, his and their children’s health, day to day events, and the weather. Throughout the correspondence, Ceballos’ comments on the depressed economic conditions in Cuba including the lack of commerce and shipping, deserted coffee houses and hotels, people’s inability to pay their taxes, and increased crime. The letters provide a glimpse into aspects of domestic life, social attitudes, and gender roles from one individual living in Cuba in the late 19th century.
Six additional letters to Mary (5) and Antonio (1) relay personal news. A calling card for Frank H. Pierce, American consul in Matanzas is also included.
Six additional letters to Mary (5) and Antonio (1) relay personal news. A calling card for Frank H. Pierce, American consul in Matanzas is also included.
Dates
- 1879-1888
- Majority of material found within 1884
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Limited duplication of CSWR material is allowed for research purposes. User is responsible for compliance with all copyright, privacy, and libel laws. Permission is required for publication or distribution.
Extent
1 Folder
Abstract
The letters describe daily events, health, and the weather, with glimpses into economic, social, and domestic life in Matanzas, Cuba in the late 19th century.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Letters to and from Matanzas, Cuba, 1879-1888
- Status
- Edited Full Draft
- Author
- B. Silbergleit
- Date
- © 2012
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu