Doug Kari Photographs Collection
Scope and Content
The collection contains rare photographs of a young Fidel Castro after he was arrested for suspicion of murder of Manolo Castro, including a photograph where Castro was undergoing a paraffin test for gun powder residue. The collection also contains several portrait photographs of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, including a rare photograph at Sierra Maestra where he was giving a radio broadcast. The collection will be of interest to scholars and academics interested in the history of Cuba, the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro, and Ernesto 'Che' Guevara.
Dates
- Creation: 1932 - 1962
Creator
- Kari, William Douglas (Person)
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection contains rare photographs of Fidel Castro, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, and other cuban revolution members.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in the order received from the donor.
Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Other Finding Aids
This guide is available in Spanish.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Doug Kari with the assistance of Dr. Lillian Guerra in 2025.
Subject
- Castro, Fidel, 1926-2016. (Person)
- Guevara, Che, 1928-1967. (Person)
- Title
- A Guide to the Doug Kari Photographs Collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Martha Kapelewski
- Date
- May 2025
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117005
Gainesville Florida 32611-7005 United States of America
352-273-2755
special@uflib.ufl.edu