Call Number:

C0644

Repository:

Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division

Extent:

• 24 boxes
• 9.6 linear feet

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Carlos Franqui Collection, Box and Folder Number; Special Collections, Princeton University Library.

Date:

1952-1981 (inclusive) and 1957-1962 (bulk)

Creator:

Movimiento Revolucionario 26 de Julio and Franqui, Carlos (1921-2010)

Form:

Correspondence, Manuscripts., Radio scripts., and Speeches.

Abstract:

The Carlos Franqui Collection contains works and correspondence of Cuban journalist, poet, and essayist Carlos Franqui, who moved to Europe in 1968 after becoming dissatisfied with Castro's Cuban regime. Included are manuscripts for Diario de la Revolucion Cubana (1976), Cuba, Libro de los Doce (1977), and Retrato de Familia con Fidel (1981) concerning the Cuban revolution of 1959 and Franqui's association with Fidel Castro.

Carlos Franqui is a Cuban revolutionary leader, journalist, poet, and essayist.

The collection contains works and correspondence of Franqui, who moved to Europe in 1968 after becoming dissatisfied with Castro's Cuban regime. Included are manuscripts for Diario de la Revolucion Cubana (Barcelona: R. Torres, 1976), Cuba, Libro de los Doce (Mexico: Ediciones Era, 1977), and Retrato de Familia con Fidel (Barcelona; Caracas: Seix Barral, 1981) concerning the Cuban revolution of 1959 and Franqui's association with Fidel Castro. There is correspondence with Latin American intellectuals, cultural leaders, and politicians, such as Guillermo Cabrera Infante and Guillermo Comacho. Also included are transcripts of Cuban radio broadcasts (1957-1958) given by Franqui and others, papers (1957-1958) concerning the Movimiento Revolucionario 26 de Julio, and a large collection (1959-1962) of typescript and printed speeches and interviews of Fidel Castro.