Gonzalez family papers

Collection

Identifier: F02

No requestable containers
Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The bulk of this collection consists of photographs and printed materials, such as personal correspondence, marriage certificates, and deeds. Items of particular interest include: numerous photographs of Jose, Carmen and Jose González, Jr.; the marriage certificate of Jose González y Fernandez and Carmen Yraolo; a World War I draft card exempting Jose González from service due to “residential alien” status (Class V); and three personal diaries.

Dates

Created: 1884-1972

Creator

Pizzo, Anthony P. (1912-1994) (Person)
Gonzalez, Jose (Jose Atilano Gonzalez y Fernandez) (1891-1972) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical or Historical Information

José Atilano González y Fernández (April 9, 1891- May 30, 1972), native of Luarca, Spain. As a young man, González left Spain for Cuba to “dedicate himself to commerce.” After residing in Spain, Cuba, and the United States for brief periods of the late 1800s, González permanently moved to Tampa, Florida, during the early 20th century, in order to establish permanent residence and pursue unnamed business ventures. In 1932, González married Carmen Rosalía Yraolo (July 17, 1903- ), a native of Cuba; the couple had one son, Jose, Jr. A member of the Centro Asturiano mutual aid society of Ybor City, González served as Club Secretary for a number of years.

Extent

1.81 Linear Feet

3 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement Note

Alphabetically by subject or type of material

Source of Acquisition

Anthony P. Pizzo.

Method of Acquisition

Procured from the Tony Pizzo collection, Special Collections Department, Tampa Library, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida.

Related Materials

Black and White photograph (n.d.) half-portrait Jose González Fernandez, size: 3 x 3 ½. “Club Members- Individuals and Groups.” Centro Asturiano Photographs I. Centro Asturiano Collection, Special Collections Department, University of South Florida Tampa Library.

Black and White photograph (n.d.) unidentified group of 24 men size: 11 x 14. Row 1, Seat 6. “Unidentified Photographs.” Centro Asturiano Photographs II, Oversize #218. Centro Asturiano Collection, Special Collections Department, University of South Florida Tampa Library.

“Centro Asturiano Membership Record of González, Jose; socio number 19320.” ID: 1639. Centro Asturiano Collection, Special Collections Department, University of South Florida Tampa Library.