Latell (Brian) papers, 1948-2008

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Summary

Title:
Brian Latell papers
Dates:
1948-2008
Creators:
Latell, Brian
Abstract:
The Brian Latell papers primarily consist of research materials on Fidel Castro and Cuba. These contain a large chronological file comprised of English translations from the Cuban media and transcriptions of numerous speeches by Fidel Castro. Also included among the research materials are transcriptions and summaries of interviews with former Cuban officials and associates of Fidel and Raúl Castro. The interviews were conducted by Brian Latell and Adriana Bosch. Additionally, there is an extensive subject file that contains significant documentation on Fidel Castro and political developments in Cuba.
Extent:
34 manuscript boxes, 1 card file box (12.1 Linear Feet)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Brian Latell papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Background

Scope and content:

The Brian Latell papers primarily consist of research materials on Fidel Castro and Cuba. These were compiled by Latell during his work as a CIA analyst on Cuba and were used as the basis for his books, After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Castro's Secrets: The CIA and Cuba's Intelligence Machine.

The research materials contain a large chronological file comprised of English translations from the Cuban media and transcriptions of numerous speeches by Fidel Castro. Also included among the research materials are transcriptions and summaries of interviews with former Cuban officials and associates of Fidel and Raúl Castro. The interviews were conducted by Brian Latell and Adriana Bosch. Additionally, there is an extensive subject file that contains significant documentation on Fidel Castro and political developments in Cuba.

There is a small amount of correspondence and speeches and writings in the papers. The audiovisual materials include a number of videorecordings of programs about Fidel Castro and political events and social conditions in Cuba. The printed matter series contains a chronology, directories, a handbook, and reports, all relating to Cuba.

Biographical / historical:

An American historian and a career CIA analyst, Brian Latell served as the agency's National Intelligence Officer for Latin America between 1990 and 1994. Later, he was a Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University and a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies at the University of Miami. Latell has published extensively on Cuba, Mexico, other Latin American subjects, and on foreign intelligence issues. He has written two books on Cuba and Fidel Castro, After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's Next Leader (New York, 2005) and Castro's Secrets: The CIA and Cuba's Intelligence Machine (New York, 2012).

Acquisition information:
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2015.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Brian Latell papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
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hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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