The Elba Cabrera Papers
Item
Title of collection or material
The Elba Cabrera Papers
Finding aid
Significant contributors
Creation dates
1924-2015 (bulk: circa 1970s-2014 )
Source institution
General notes
Pioneering advocate for Puerto Rican and Latino arts and culture, affectionately known as “La Madrina de las Artes.” Sister of activist Evelina Antonetty and library administrator Lillian López. Collection chronicles career with organizations including the Association of Hispanic Arts (AHA), Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Center for the Media Arts, Hostos Community College, Bronx Council on the Arts and Girl Scouts of the USA, as well as her relationships with Puerto Rican and Latino artists, musicians and writers.
Content notes
Collection also contains biographical and personal information, and consists of correspondence, news clippings, publications, programs, artifacts, prints, posters, photographs, and audio and video recordings.
Extent
15 cubic feet