Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The Malecón is a broad street with a public walkway , protected by a seawall which stretches for approximately 5 miles along the coast of Havana Bay. It is located in Havana and runs from the mouth of Havana Harbor in Old Havana to Vedado. Construction of the Malecón began in 1901, during temporary U.S. military rule after Cuba's War of Independence.
Cuba -- Caribbean region -- Havana Bay

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Résumé : Caption on back of photograph: "The new year finds Havana much gayer than it has been for the past few years. Vacation throngs are arriving daily by passenger ships and airplanes. Bathing beaches are crowded, and yachting, fishing, hunting and racing are attracting enthusiasts. Social activities are increasing. Spanish and Cuban clubs have arranged special siestas. The Cuban Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition at Rancho Boyerso, just outside of Havana, will attract many visitors. Will P. Taylor, Manager of the National Hotel of Cuba, reports a larger number of reservations than anytime during the past five years. A well known orchestra is under the direction of Sr. Armando Romeu, Jr. The daily tea and dinner dances are very popular, All in all, the National Hotel of Cuba looks forward to the most active season in its history. All rights reserved by the source institution. Shows the front facade and landscaped grounds of the hotel.
(Biographical) The National Hotel was designed in 1930 by the New York architectural firm of McKim, Mead & White.
(Preferred Citation) Cite as Miami News Collection, HistoryMiami,1989-011-4325.
Havana, Cuba

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Résumé : 1900-1930
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Havana (Cuba)

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