Special Collections Research Center
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Preferred Citation:
Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary
Acquisition Information:
Purchase.
Processing Information:
This collection was processed by Daniel Vivas, SCRC Staff, in February 2009.
Historical Note:
Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom was located in Baltimore, Maryland. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .
Scope and Contents
Includes newspaper clippings, photographs of and correspondence with committee members and politicians, and a scrapbook, all concerning the activities of the Baltimore Woman's Committee in Maryland, also referred to as the Baltimore Women's Committee for Cuban Freedom.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
- Correspondence
- Cuban Americans--Public opinion.
Container List
This series includes correspondence, photographs, news clippings, and other material.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id82920
News Clippings1961-1965
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49540
Newspaper Article from Avance MagazineOctober 27, 1961Scope and Contents
Profiling Mrs. Phyllis Chait from the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom (in Spanish).
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49541
Press ReleaseApril 14, 1965Scope and Contents
Press release stating that Joseph F. Thorning was again invited to give a prayer in the opening of the house session.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49542
Article from the Baltimore News PostNovember 2, 1962Scope and Contents
The article speaks on the agreement between Kennedy and Khrushchev after the Missile Crisis and the reactions by Cuban refugees.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49554
Article from The Baltimore News-Post regarding celebration of the Day of Prayer for Cuba in BaltimoreOctober 18, 1961
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49548
Newspaper clippingOctober 19, 1962Scope and Contents
Mentioning the meeting between Mrs. Harold B. Chait and the Inner Wheel of Towson.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49553
Article from Avance magazine stating the declaration of a prayer day for Cuba by the Mayor of BaltimoreSeptember 29, 1961Scope and Contents
In Spanish.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49555
Article by Gavin Young in the Baltimore News Post speaking on the construction projects under way in CubaJune 20, 1962
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49556
Article by Gavin Young in the Baltimore News Post speaking on food rationing in Cuba and the shortcomings of Fidel Castro's regimeJune 26, 1962
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49558
Article ManuscriptScope and Contents
Original manuscript of an article written by the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom condemning the favorable reporting done by American and British news men allowed in Cuba.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49559
Magazine ArticleScope and Contents
Magazine article with a photograph of Dr. Rev. Joseph F. Thorning and caption mentioning his freedom fighter group and opposition to the Castro Regime (in Spanish).
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 1 id49540
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id82921
Photographs1961-1965
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id49539
Autographed Photograph of Dr. Rev. Joseph F. Thorning. Signed to Mr. and Mrs. Harold B. Chaitundated
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id49552
Photograph with Dr. Joseph F. Thorning, Mr. David Stickle (WMAR-TV Moderator, Mrs. Harold B. Chait, and Ambassador Carlos Urritia Apparicio (OAS) during their appearance on the "Alliance for Progress" program.May 1962
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id49557
Photograph taken at WMAR-TV of the "Alliance for Progress" panelundated
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 2 id49539
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id82922
Correspondence and Other Material1961-1965
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49543
Copy of a CheckOctober 18, 1962Scope and Contents
Payable to the Baltimore Women's Committee for Cuban Freedom. Amount of Fifteen dollars received from Loretta M. Simpson.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49545
Announcement to the members of "Towson Inner Wheel" regarding Mrs. Harold B. Chait attending the November Club meeting to speak on the situation in Cubaundated
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49544
Thank you note from Mrs. Emma E. Lafferty to Mrs. ChaitOctober 21, 1962
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49549
"The Plight of Pepito"1961-1962Scope and Contents
• Screen shot from "The Plight of Pepito"• Newspaper clipping announcing the showing on Baltimore TV• Comments on the showing of the film by a Cuban refugee mother• Correspondence from Manuel J. Reyes of WTVJ-Miami thanking Mrs. Harold B. Chait for her interest in the film and help in getting in shown in other markets. [November 16, 1961]• Correspondence from Robert B. Cochrane to Manuel J. Reyes requesting a copy of the film "The Plight of Pepito" to be shown on December 3. [November 22, 1961]• Correspondence from Manuel J. Reyes with Robert B. Cochrane granting the request by Mr. Cochrane to obtain a copy of "The Plight of Pepito" [November 17, 1961]• Letter from Manuel J. Reyes to Mrs. Phyllis Chait thanking her for sending a Christmas Card. [January 8, 1962].
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49546
Description of a photograph taken with Maryland's Governor and the Cuban refugee children of the "Philosophy of Freedom" program
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49550
Letter to Hal Hendrix from Mrs. Phyllis ChaitAugust 16, 1962Scope and Contents
Letter to Hal Hendrix of Miami, Florida from Mrs. Phyllis Chait requesting that he write on the programs started by the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom in order to provide more exposure for the group.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49551
Letter from Mrs. Phyllis Chait to the U.S. Representative to the United Nations, Adlai StevensonAugust 8, 1962
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49560
Statement of Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban FreedomOctober 8, 1962Scope and Contents
Declaration released by Mrs. Harold B. Chait on behalf of the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom stating the "ineptitude" of the OAS in reacting the situation in Cuba.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id92822
Empty EnvelopeJune 11, 1962Scope and Contents
Envelope from WTVJ-Miami to Mrs. Phyllis Chait, President of the Baltimore Woman's Committee For Cuban Freedom.
- Mixed Materials box: 1 Folder: 3 id49543
Series one is a scrapbook collection of clippings, correspondence and photographs. This has been ordered by page number. Pages will be listed as subseries. Page contents will be listed under description.
- id49507
Page 1December 3, 1961Scope and Contents
Page of the Script from an Interview with Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom on WMAR-TV Baltimore.
- id49508
Page 2December 1, 1961, undatedScope and Contents
Photograph depicting Screen-shot from the Movie Plight of Pepito, sent by Director Manuel J. Keyes [N.D]; Newspaper clipping announcing the showing of Plight of Pepito on WMAR-TV [December 1, 1961] and Photograph depicting the interview at WMAR-TV [December 3, 1961].
- id49509
Page 3January 19, 1962Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping from Avance Magazine relating to the broadcasting of Plight of Pepito on Baltimore TV {Clipping in Spanish} [January 19, 1962] and newspaper clipping from The Evening Sun in Baltimore describing the Committee's demand for a showdown vote by Latin American Countries denouncing Castro's Government [January 19, 1962].
- id49510
Page 4January 21, 1962Scope and Contents
News article from the Baltimore American Newspaper describing Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Thorning and the BWCCF's opinions on what needs to be done at the Organization of American States in Punta Del Este, Uruguay [January 21, 1962].
- id49511
Page 5February 21, 1962Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping of a photograph of a meeting between Cuban and American anti-Castro activist {Caption in Spanish}[February 21, 1962].
- id49512
Page 61962Scope and Contents
Clipping from Congressional Record: Hon. J. Gleen Beall Remarks about Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom and Rev. Dr. Joseph Thorning [1962].
- id49513
Page 7February 9, 1962Scope and Contents
Clipping on Reverend Dr. Joseph Thorning in The Evening Sun [February 9, 1962].
- id49514
Page 8February 20, 1962Scope and Contents
Clipping from Congressional Record: Hon. George H. Fallon speaking on article in The Evening Sun about Rev. Dr. Joseph Thorning [February 20, 1962].
- id49515
Page 9UndatedScope and Contents
Clipping from Congressional Record: Hon. Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. speaking on a lecture delivered by Rev. Dr. Joseph Thorning on US Policy Towards Cuba.
- id49516
Page 10March 25 and 27, 1962Scope and Contents
News Article from the Baltimore American speaking on a scheduled meeting of the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom celebrating the life of 18th century South American Patriot, Don Francisco de Miranda [Mar. 25, 1962]. News Article from The Evening Sun speaking on a scheduled meeting of the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom celebrating the life of 18th century South American Patriot, Don Francisco de Miranda [Mar. 27, 1962].
- id49517
Page 11April 1962Scope and Contents
Newspaper Article entitled "Rev. Thorning to Give Invocation Monday" [April 1962]; newspaper Article in The Baltimore Sun referring to Rev. Thornings Invocation on Pan American Day [April 17, 1962] and transcript from an On Air Statement made on NBC by the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom [April 17, 1962].
- id49518
Page 121962Scope and Contents
Congressional Record showing the observance of Pan American Day in the House of Representatives [1962].
- id49519
Page 13April 9, 1962Scope and Contents
Article from Avance Magazine in Miami, FL announcing the choosing of Rev. Thorning to give the convocation in the House on Pan American Day {Clipping in Spanish} [April 9, 1962].
- id49520
Page 14April 27, 1962Scope and Contents
Clipping of Book reviews by Rev. Dr. Joseph F. Thorning in the Baltimore News Post [April 27, 1962].
- id49521
Page 15May 19, 1962Scope and Contents
Clipping from Baltimore News Post announcing a meeting of Cuban fighters for Freedom at Arlington Cemetery to commemorate Cuba's Independence Day.
- id49522
Page 16May 25 and 26, 1962Scope and Contents
Baltimore TV Schedule: "Alliance for Progress" shown on WMAR at 5:00 PM [May 26, 1962]; clipping from Baltimore News Post announcing the Showing of "Alliance for Progress" on WMAR-TV [May 25, 1962] and photograph from the taping of "Alliance for Progress."
- id49523
Page 17May 26, 1962Scope and Contents
Photograph from the taping of "Alliance for Progress" and Baltimore TV Schedule: "Alliance for Progress" shown on WMAR at 5:00 PM [May 26, 1962].
- id49524
Page 181962Scope and Contents
Newspaper clipping from the Baltimore News Post describing the inadequate reporting about Life in Cuba. Article titled "U.S. View of Red Cuba 'Distorted,' Says Leaders of Freedom Group" [June 28, 1962] and Congressional Record: Request that article titled "U.S. View of Red Cuba 'Distorted,' Says Leaders of Freedom Group" from the Baltimore News Post, be entered into the Congressional record. [1962].
- id49525
Page 19August 15, 1962Scope and Contents
Clipping of Article and Photograph from the Evening Sun describing a new program for Cuban Refugee Children. The "Philosophy of Freedom" Program was instituted by the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom. Photograph depicts Mrs. Harold B. Chait, President of the committee, taking the refugee children on a tour of Fort McHenry as a part of the program. [August 15, 1962].
- id49526
Page 20UndatedScope and Contents
Photograph showing the Refugee children of the "Philosophy of Freedom" program on a tour of Fort McHenry.
- id49527
Page 211962Scope and Contents
News clipping from Baltimore News Post. Article entitled "Young Cuban Exiles Told about Democracy" describing the "Philosophy of Freedom Program started by the Committee. [September 21, 1962] and a photograph depicting children from the "Philosophy of Freedom" program visiting with Governor J. Millard Tawes of Maryland.
- id49528
Page 221962Scope and Contents
Article from Miami News entitled "Cuban 'Freedom' Education" commenting on the steps taken by the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom to educate Cuban Refugee Children on the democratic history of the United States and Cuba. [1962].
- id49529
Page 23October 13, 1962Scope and Contents
Congressional Record: Articles referring to the "Philosophy of Freedom" program are entered into the Congressional Record by Representative George H. Fallon at the request of the Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom.[October 13, 1962].
- id49530
Page 24August 12 and 19, 1962Scope and Contents
Book review by Joseph F. Thorning on the book The Grand Tactician: Khrushchev's Rise to Power by Lazar Pistrak. Book Review found in The Baltimore American [August 19, 1962] and a book Review by Joseph F. Thorning on the book Cold War and Liberation: A Challenge of Aid to the Subject Peoples by John F. O'Connor. Book Review found in The Baltimore American [August 12, 1962].
- id49531
Page 25
- id49532
Page 26September 14, 1962Scope and Contents
Congressional record: Representative Daniel J. Flood remarks on House Resolution 211: Special Committee on Captive Nations, and shares letters from constituent supporters of the resolution [September 14, 1962].
- id49533
Page 27UndatedScope and Contents
Congressional record: Continuation of Remarks by Rep. Flood and Constituent Correspondence.
- id49534
Page 28UndatedScope and Contents
Congressional record: Continuation of Remarks by Rep. Flood and Constituent Correspondence.
- id49535
Page 29October 19, 1962Scope and Contents
Article from Baltimore News Post entitled "OAS Fails Test, Says Cuba Freedom Group". The Baltimore Woman's Committee for Cuban Freedom remark on the "Impotence" of the Organization of American States. [October 19, 1962].
- id49536
Page 30UndatedScope and Contents
Article and original manuscript published by Mrs. Harold B. Chait arguing against the romanticized views of Castro published in The Evening Sun by reporter Harry Rasky.