In 1896, Wenceslao Gálvez y Delmonte fled the violence of Cuba’s war for independence and settled in Tampa. The Cuban-born lawyer and writer soon made his new home the focus of a work of “costumbrismo,” a Spanish-language literary genre built on closely …Continue Reading
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Activism in the Archives: Researching LGBTQ+ History
Home Sweet Homecoming
Thursday, October 8th from 6 - 7 p.m.Join the event at 6 p.m. on Thursday the 8th by clicking the following Microsoft Teams Live link: bit.ly/30fzwAm We welcome you to engage in the presentation by utilizing the chat feature to ask questions and comment. We hope to see you …Continue Reading
Tour the Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH) Collections
Thursday, September 24th from 6 - 7 p.m.From climate change to man-made and natural disasters, impacts on our environment have become one of the most pressing issues on the planet – and the significance of environmental research is paramount. In response to this growing urgency, we have begun the …Continue Reading
Archives Awareness Week Special Event: Tampa Then and Now
The City of Tampa will be kicking off this year’s virtual Archives Awareness Week celebration with a special program, Tampa Then and Now. Featuring local historians, USF Tampa Library Special Collections librarian Andrew T. Huse will discuss his new book, From Saloons …Continue Reading
History Center Live: From Saloons to Steakhouses
7th Event
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