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Univ. Tries to Save Cuban Documents
GAINESVILLE, Fla. 21 (AP) - University of Florida researchers are working to
save millions of pages of historical documents dating as far back as 1578 that
have been locked up in Cuban archives since 1959.
The researchers made a deal with the Cuban National Archives in March to
preserve and copy about 10 million handwritten records of life, business and
shipping in Havana from 1578 to 1900.
The Notary Protocols contain information on births, deaths, property and
slave ownership - data on all people and cargo passing through Havana en route
from Spain to America and back.
At the time, just about everything went through the Cuban city. "It was
like the capital of Florida,'' said Arva Parks, a Florida historian and author.
The volumes provide the historical saga of colonial Spain, with information
such as census data, cargo inventory, wills and settlers' contracts ranging from
marriage to emancipation. The university had tried to win access to the volumes
for 20 years.
John Ingram, director of collections for UF's P.K. Yonge Florida History
Collection, said the project resulted from a changing political and social
climate between the two countries and strong working relationship between the
university and the Cuban National Archives.
"I think there is a climate in Cuba that is more accepting of these
type of relationships,'' Ingram said.
In the project's start-up phase, the researchers will microfilm and make
digital scans of 50 volumes, totaling about 70,000 pages. When that is
completed, university officials plan to get donations to pay to index and scan
the remainder of the 6,658 volumes.
UF librarians and technicians hope later this year to begin the pilot
project - which could take up to 18 months - with the assistance of employees of
the Cuban archives.
The project, including an estimated $250,000 for the pilot, will be paid for
by private foundations and donors.
Notaries, who were influential government officials in colonial Spain, made
legal transactions official. From 1578 to 1900, 20 notary families in Havana
passed the job down from father to son, each year starting a new volume. The
Cuban government collected all 6,658 volumes, each containing about 1,400 pages,
in 1900 for safe storage.
On the Net: http://www.napa.ufl.edu/2001news/cubalibrary.htm
Seventh Producing Well for PEBERCAN in Cuba
Tuesday May 22, 11:43 am Eastern Time.n Press Release
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--PEBERCAN is pleased to announce that drilling of the
CANASI 3 well in the Republic of Cuba has resulted in yet another success.
Directional drilling began on February 9, 2001. The total length of CANASI 3
is 3,650 meters, 1,500 of which pass through two successive hydrocarbon pools.
The various production tests carried out on this well by the operator -
SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL - have indicated rates of between 2,800 and 5,700 barrels
per day. The well should begin producing at an average rate of 2,500 barrels per
day.
As a consequence of the redemption of MAUREL & PROM's interests, as
reported on April 25, 2001, PEBERCAN now owns 60% of the rights to the CANASI
deposits and 55% of the remainder of Block 7 in which the SEBORUCO pool is
located.
Thanks to this newest well, the total production from Block 7 now exceeds
6,500 barrels per day, corresponding to a net share of 3,700 barrels per day for
PEBERCAN.
PEBERCAN, in agreement with its partner, SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL, has decided
to proceed with a fourth drilling campaign on the CANASI deposit. Drilling of
the CANASI 4 well should commence within the next three months.
Contact:
PEBERCAN
Cédric Sirven
Vice-President of Finance.
(514) 286-5200
(514) 286-5177
Email: info@pebercan.com
'To Cuba With Love' - A Celebration of 100 Years of Cuban Music
Featuring Direct From Cuba Pachito Alonso y sus Kini Kini
Monday May 21, 12:58 pm Eastern Time. Press Release.
SOURCE: The Guacamole Fund
LA VERNE, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A special benefit festival for the
National Council of Churches Cuban Medical Supply Project, "To Cuba With
Love,'' is an evening filled with music, art, authentic food and dancing from
the island of Cuba.
The event will take place in a beautiful outdoor amphitheater on the
majestic private estate of Kay and Herbert Hafif located in the rolling hills
above Claremont. The event will feature musicians and dancers from the Cuban
American and Latino communities. Headlining the evening, direct from Havana,
Cuba, will be Pachito Alonso y sus Kini Kini.
Reserved and general admission tickets are on sale now at all Ticketmaster
outlets. Special Golden and Silver Circle ticket packages are only available
through MPNE Productions at: 310-273-5555 ext. 700 or log on at
www.MPNEmusic.com.
The event will take place Saturday June 9, 2001 from 5 - 10pm.
4950 Live Oak Canyon Road, La Verne, California.
Three Generations of Cuban Music
From the famous Tropicana Nightclub to the late night dance clubs, Pachito
Alonso y sus Kini Kini is a unique blend of three generations of Cuban music.
Pachito grew up listening then playing the glamorous music of Havana in the 50s.
His father, the legendary Pacho Alonso, performed in Havana's most famous
nightclubs, appeared on radio and TV and recorded for such labels as RCA. After
University training, Pachito took over the leadership of his father's orchestra
in 1980. For over 20 years, Pachito Alonso has entertained throughout Cuba,
Europe and now, finally, in the United States.
Now with Pachito's sons writing music and singing vocals, they bring a third
generation to the tradition. This younger generation adds the energy and passion
of today's hottest Cuban sounds. By combining the sophisticated elegance of
Pachito's original songs and arrangements, the rich tradition of his father's
music, the fantastic vocal performances, the tremendous musical talent of his
orchestra, and the hottest live performance you've ever danced to, Pachito
Alonso is truly a unique and enjoyable musical experience.
This cultural, non-political event will raise money for the continuing
effort of the National Council of Churches to donate needed medical supplies and
equipment to the hospitals and clinics in Cuba.
Close, But No Cigar ... Yet
Monday May 21, 12:39 pm Eastern Time. Press Release.
SOURCE: Public Relations Society of America - National Capital Chapter
PRSA Seminar Examines Communications Challenges as US-Cuban Relations Evolve
WASHINGTON, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Committee of PRSA's
National Capital Chapter will host a professional seminar on communications
challenges and US-Cuban relations at the National Press Club in Washington, DC
on May 23, 2001. Close but no Cigar - Yet: Communications Challenges and
Opportunities as US-Cuban Relations Evolve will bring together policy and
communication specialists to explore the changing dynamics of interactions with
one of our closest neighbors.
Confirmed speakers include:
* William Leogrande, Ph.D:
Professor of Latin American Politics, The
American University
* Delvis Fernandez Levy, Ph.D:
President, the Cuban American Alliance
* Albert Fox: President, The
Alliance for Responsible Cuba Policy
* Jean Marbella: National
Correspondent, Baltimore Sun
The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a reception, including cash bar and
special light tapas buffet. Costs to attend the event are: $35 for PRSA members;
$45 for non-members; and $25 for students. Working press may attend the program
without charge
To register, please send a check to PRSA/NCC, 10301 Democracy Lane, Suite
203, Fairfax, VA 22030 or pay online at http://www.prsa-ncc.org . For additional
information on this program, please contact Ruth Sexton, International Committee
Co-chair at 202-776-9612 or at rsexton@amideast.org . For more information on
this and other International Committee programs, visit the web site at:
http://www.prsa-ncc.org .
The PRSA-NCC's International Committee is dedicated to promoting the growing
field of international public relations and public affairs. The focus of the
committee's work is a series of seminars, discussions and panel presentations
held quarterly at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. This PRSA program
is sponsored, in part, by DC Inc., which provides strategic planning and
communications support to its private and public clients. | 