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  • Collection: In Search of Freedom

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/0218000054.jpg
The verso of this photograph reads (translated to English): “The car in the photograph belongs to us. The Church facilitated the down payment and we are paying $62 every month. The neighbors are charming and quite friendly. They were eager to help…

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/0218000027.jpg
The Hernández family looks at a map to find Los Angeles, California, where they were to resettle with the assistance of Catholic Relief Services.

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/freedomTower.jpg
Among Cubans and Cuban-Americans, el refugio (or the "the refuge") still connotes not only the Cuban Refugee Program but also its headquarters in downtown Miami. As time passed, more symbolism was added to the building associated with the first days…

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/asu0642015645.jpg
With the support of the Cuban Refugee Program, the University of Miami sponsored programs for Cuban professionals - lawyers, teachers, physicians - to validate their credentials and resume their professions in the United States. The University of…

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/0218000075.jpg
The Cuban Refugee Program provided government-issued cheese, canned meat, and other food products to refugees in need.

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/0218000072.jpg
The Cuban Refugee Program coordinated and allocated funds for federal, state, and local assistance initiatives as well as those of voluntary agencies and private sources. The Program provided education and health services for all ages, and vocational…

http://scholar.library.miami.edu/exhibitImages/freedom/0218000071.jpg
Family portraits
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