Type of Document Master's Thesis Author Bayala, Charlotte A Author's Email Address jaede@prodigy.net URN etd-07242006-160352 Title Cuban Refugees in Atlanta: 1950-1980 Degree Master of Arts Department History Advisory Committee
Advisor Name Title Clifford Mathew Kuhn Committee Chair Christine Skwiot Committee Member Keywords
- Georgia
- Ethnic History
- Immigrants
- Religion
- Community Building
- Latino
- Hispanic
- Castro
- Cuban Revolution
- Atlanta
- Exiles
- Refugees
- Cubans
- Cuban Refugees
Date of Defense 2006-07-07 Availability unrestricted Abstract This thesis examines the lives of Cuban refugees who entered Atlanta, Georgia between 1950 and 1980. It explores early trans-national ties between the two areas. and how Cuban refugees relied on this relationship when they left the island. It shows the process they went through from finding aid and shelter to becoming a strong active community. It explains the role religious institutions had in settling refugees and shows how the state had to work to become equipped to provide resources to a large influx of Spanish-speakers. Through this thesis one will learn of the beginnings of an important Latino community in Atlanta and how its formation prepared the city for larger immigrant groups that would arrive later.Files
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