Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia records
The Council was organized in 1962 as a liaison between the Spanish-speaking and non-Latino communities, and intended to coordinate existing Spanish organizations and to create new programs and activities for their constituents. Non-profit social organizations serving the Latino or Puerto Rican comm...
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Collection: | Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia Records |
Collection Number: | MSS120 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | Spanish |
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Online Access: | Link to finding aid |
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45.2 Linear feet 45.2 linear feet, 116 boxes |
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The Council was organized in 1962 as a liaison between the Spanish-speaking and non-Latino communities, and intended to coordinate existing Spanish organizations and to create new programs and activities for their constituents. Non-profit social organizations serving the Latino or Puerto Rican communities are eligible for membership. Concilio sponsors the annual Puerto Rican Week festival and parade. Records include program files, correspondence, financial records, and other administrative files.
raf 08/25/05: Addition added as part of the Wm Penn Balch Museum repatriation project. This addition consists of one poster by artist Evette Rosa for the Puerto Rican Week Festival. |