Series I. BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1948-1993, 2008 (#1.1-2.22, 12.1m, FD.1, E.1-E.5)
Scope and Contents
Series I, BIOGRAPHICAL AND PERSONAL, 1948-1993, 2008 (#1.1-2.22, 12.1mm, FD.1, E.1-E.5), includes Cordero's passports, identification cards, correspondence, clippings, and writings. The series also includes documents about Cordero's parents, Rafael de Jesus Cordero and Ana Livia Garces. Material relating to Cordero's medical career includes a few medical writings, some medical correspondence, and her medical bag, which she carried with her in later life while involved in political work, in case medical assistance was needed. Correspondence includes family correspondence and with friends, both from Puerto Rico and made while living in Ghana and New York City. Letters from civil rights activist James Forman describe his visits to Puerto Rico. Several folders of correspondence are between Cordero's friends, but not to or from her. The series is arranged with folders relating to Cordero's parents listed first, followed by Cordero's own material arranged alphabetically by title.
Dates
- Creation: 1933-2008
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1965-1992
Language of Materials
Materials in Spanish and English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research. An appointment is necessary to use any audiovisual material.
Extent
5.59 linear feet ((11 file boxes, 1 carton) plus 2 folio folders, 16 photograph folders, 3 folio photograph folders, 1 phonograph record, electronic records)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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