Armando Mendez papers, 1895-1996, Date acquired: 12/26/2002
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Mendez, Armando (1914-1997)
- Abstract:
- The collection consists of the organized materials left behind by Armando Mendez following his research for his book Ciudad De Cigars: West Tampa (1994). The materials cover the tobacco industry and provide information and photographs relating to dozens of factories representing dozens of companies. There are also materials related to West Tampa historic places and people, such as former mayors, schools, and churches.
- Extent:
- 3.2 Linear Feet
- 9 boxes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Armando Mendez Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Background
- Scope and content:
The collection consists mostly of photographs collected by Mendez, along with newspaper clippings surrounding major events. There are also several articles about this period in West Tampa history. In addition to the main body of the collection, there are also 35 mm slides, audio recordings of radio broadcasts, and VHS tapes of news reports on Tampa history.
- Acquisition information:
Frank and Carmen Mendez Putrow
Donation
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Access and use
- Terms of access:
None. The contents of this collection may be subject to copyright. Visit the United States Copyright Office's website at http://www.copyright.gov/for more information.
- Preferred citation:
Armando Mendez Papers, USF Libraries - Tampa Special Collections, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
- Location of this collection:
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
