Correspondence Between Antonio G. Solar and Governor Farris Bryant's Office Regarding Membership in the Cuban-American League for Freedom, December 1960-January 1961

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This correspondence consists of a letter from Antonio G. Solar of the Cuban-American League for Freedom to Governor Farris Bryant, inviting him to join the organization and receive copies of the news bulletin "Cuban Newsweek." A response from Bryant's administrative assistant, John E. Evans, is included.

Evans, John E., 1932-2017

Solar, Antonio Gonzales, 1905-1973

State Archives of Florida, Series S756

1960-12

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Florida--Governor (1961-1965 : Bryant)

Cuban-American League for Freedom (Miami, Fla.)

Bryant, Farris (Cecil Farris), 1914-2002

Cuban American League for Freedom Office of the Co-ordinator Box 50-388 MIAMI, FLA. Dec.30, 1960 Your Excellency, Farris Bryant, Governor of Florida, Ocala, Fla., Dear Sir: Last April I contacted you by letter regarding my past experience as a tourism specialist in Cuba. You asked that I again write to you around this time of the year. I am doing it now, in the hope that I may have an opportunity to bring you into our organization and help us check communist infiltration in America. If you will send your mailing address, you will receive a copy of CUBAN NEWSWEEK, a brief, accurate summary of what is happening along those lines here and in Latin America. With best wishes for a venturous 1961, I am, Yours very truly, Antonio G. Solar

January 6, 1961 Mr. Antonio G. Solar Office of the Co-ordinator Cuban-American League for Freedom Box 50-388 Miami, Florida Dear Mr. Solar: Governor Bryant has asked that I extend to you his appreciation for the kind letter of December 30, in response to his request which followed your earlier letter to him. Governor Bryant is indeed interested in all matters which affect the relationship of our nation, and particularly our state, with our neighbors and many good friends in Cuba. Although by virtue of his position he is unable to participate in the organization which is taking a direct part in these affairs, he will be delighted to receive a copy of “Cuban Newsweek '' and be pleased to review the material which it contains. The Governor appreciates your good wishes and your friendship. Sincerely, John E. Evans Administrative Assistance JEE: im