Papal Visit Collection: Finding Aid
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| Overview |
| Title: |
Papal
Visit Collection, 1987 |
| Collection
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CHC5077 |
| Extent: |
1.50 linear ft. (3 boxes) |
| Repository: |
Cuban
Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries |
| Location: |
43F1 |
| Abstract: |
This
collection contains materials documenting Pope John Paul
II’s visit to Miami, September 10-11, 1987. It includes
photographs, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, special edition
periodicals, and posters.
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| Administrative
Information |
| Acquisition
Information: |
Gift
of various Otto G. Richter Library staff, 1987 |
| Processed
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Esperanza
de Varona, 1987. |
| Encoded
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Giselle
Fernandez, October 2003 |
| Access
Restrictions: |
This
collection is unrestricted. |
| Preferred
Citation: |
Papal
Visit Collection, Cuban Heritage Collection, University of
Miami Libraries, Coral Gables, Florida |
| Copyright
Statement: |
© 2003
University of Miami. All rights reserved. Permission to publish
materials must be obtained in writing from the Director of
the Cuban Heritage Collection.
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| Historical
Note |
On
September 10, 1987, Pope John Paul II began a nine-city tour
of the United States in Miami, Florida. He was welcomed by
a group of 4,500 political and religious dignitaries led
by President Ronald Reagan. His visit to Miami included a
parade down Biscayne Boulevard on the evening of Thursday,
September 10 and a morning, outdoor Mass at Tamiami Park
on Friday, September 11, 1987.
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| Scope
and Content Note |
This
collection contains materials documenting Pope John Paul
II’s visit to Miami, September 10-11, 1987. It includes
photographs, memorabilia, newspaper clippings, special edition
periodicals, and posters. The collection was compiled with
donations from various people working at the University of
Miami’s Otto G. Richter Library.
The
photographs in this collection were taken by members of
the Otto G. Richter Library staff during the Papal visit.
They were donated by Georgina Golik, Ana Rosa Núñez,
and Blanca Herrera Torres.
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| Container
List |
| Series I: Memorabilia, 1987 |
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Folder
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Papal Mass
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1) “St.
Brendan Papal Mass Pilgrimage,” General instructions
and guide for the Papal Mass. Bilingual English/Spanish.
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2)
Photocopy of map of the Papal Mass site, with numbered
pods, concession areas and restrooms.
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3)
Photocopy of map of altar area with sequential list
of activities taking place at the Mass site and those
to be broadcast over WTMI radio
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4) “Let
us offer one another a sign of peace.” Program
for the Papal Mass including list of donors and benefactors
for the Papal Visit. Celebration of the Eucharist for
Peace and Reconciliation. His Holiness John Paul II, Miami, Florida, September
11, 1987
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Flags
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1) Cuban paper flag on wooden stick labeled "Cuba desterrada
saluda a S.S. Juan Pablo II." (Exiled Cuba welcomes His Holiness John Paul II), Municipios de Cuba en el Exilio, 1987
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2)
Papal Visit flag (cloth, silkscreen in
color), “His Holiness John Paul II; Su Santidad Juan Pablo II; Su Santité Jean Paul II. Miami,
Sept. 10/11, 1987,” Rubén Travieso,
1987
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Buttons
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1) “Bienvenido Juan
Pablo II,” white button with drawing of Pope
John Paul II, horizontal blue band with a yellow drawing
of the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity, 1987
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Invitations
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1)
Office of Youth Ministry/Oficina de
Pastoral Juvenil invites
you to participate as a banner carrier at the Papal
Mass, Miami Shores, Florida, August 18, 1987
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2)
The Miami-Dade Public Library System invites you to
preview The Journeys
of the Pope, an exhibition of photographs and videotape. Miami, August
6, 1987
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3)
The Archbishop of Miami,
Edward A. McCarthy, invites you to welcome His Holiness
John Paul I. Sep. 10 and 11, 1987
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4)
United States Catholic Conference: The Archbishop of
Miami invites you to welcome Pope John Paul II on his
Pastoral visit to Miami,
Sep. 10-11, 1987
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5)
Acrósticos a Su Santidad Juan Pablo II, by Julián
Martínez
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6) Program: Fiesta de la Virgen de la Caridad en el Año Santo
Mariano, Sep. 8,1987
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Parking Permits
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1)
Miami Papal Visit VIP parking permit for
airport arrival at MIA, Sep.10, 1987.
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2)
Papal Visit, St. Brendan Parking Permit
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Bumper
Stickers
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1)
Juan Pablo II, Mensajero de Paz, Sept.10-11,
1987
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2)
Johannes Paulus PP. II, 1987
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Tickets
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1)
Pope John Paul II. Miami International Airport Arrival, Thursday,
September 10, 1987
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Pope John Paul II Papal Mass, Miami, Friday,
September 11, 1987
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Periodical
Publications
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1) The
Voice: Official Publication of the Catholic Archdiocese
of Miami. Papal
Preview Issue, Vol. 34, no. 17, (Sept. 4, 1987). Miami, FL.
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2)
La Voz: Publicación Oficial de la Arquidiócesis Católica
de Miami. Edición Especial, Sept.
10, 1987.
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The Voice: Official Publication of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Papal Souvenir Issue. Vol.
14, no 18, Sept
18, 1987. Miami, FL.
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La Voz: Publicación Oficial de la Arquidiocesis Católica
de Miami. Edición Especial. Sept 25,
1987.
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5)
The Word Among Us. Ed. Anthony Bosnick.
[Published by] The Word Among Us. Sept. 1987. [Papal
Visit Edition].
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6)
La Voz: Publicación Oficial de la Arquediocesis Católica
de Miami. Vol. XXIV, 28 de agosto de 1987.
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7)
La Nación. Año XI, no. 605, Sep. 4, 1987.
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Ideal. Edición Especial, [n.d]
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Periodical
Publications: Special Sections
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1)
The Miami Herald – A
Special Section – The Papal Visit, Sunday, Sept. 7, 1987.
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El Miami Herald [Spanish] – Sección
Especial – Visita del Papa. Wednesday,
Sept. 9, 1987.
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Speeches
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1)
President Ronald Reagan. The White House, Office of
the Press Secretary, Text of Remarks by the President
upon the Arrival of His Holiness John Paul II. Miami International Airport, Miami,
Fl, Sept.
10, 1987.
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Pope John Paul II. Holy See Press Office, Vatican - USA - Miami. “Arrival
at Miami,” 10.
IX 1987. [Sept.
10, 1987]
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Correspondence
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1)Pope John
Paul II to John L. May, Archbishop of St.
Louis, Vatican, August
8, 1987.
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Cubanos Desterrados a Juan Pablo II. Respetuosa y
Filial Súplica de los Refugiados de Miami al padre
común de la Cristiandad. [Exiled Cubans to
John Paul II. Respectful
and Brotherly Plea of the Refugees in Miami the
Father of all Christianity] Miami,
August-September, 1987. [Open letter and petition
to Pope John II imploring his help for Cuban refugees
and those in Cuba.]
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Souvenir
Books
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Heldmand,
Louis. The Papal Visit – John Paul II in Miami.
Miami Herald Publishing Co. Miami,
1987
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Series II: Photographs, 1987
SUBJECT: John Paul II, Pope, 1920 – |
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Item
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Pope
John Paul II and Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in
the “Popemobile" as
they rode through the crowd at the Mass. [Sept. 11, 1987]
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A
view of the crowd at the Papal Mass, many of them
waving Cuban flags. [Sept.11,1987]
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Pope
John Paul II and President Ronald Reagan shaking
hands at the podium at Miami International Airport at the Pope’s arrival. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II exiting his Alitalia plane
upon his arrival in Miami. [Sept. 10,1987]
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President
Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan as they walk from
their limousine to the stairs of the Pope’s
plane. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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A
view of the official vehicles and limousines at MIA
for the Pope’s arrival. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II and President Reagan greeting each other
on the podium at MIA. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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A
sign posted on Interstate 95 prior to the Papal Visit
reading: “Notice: Papal Visit Sept. SO. 1-95
closed N.W. 103 St. to U.S. 1.” [N.d.]
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Pope
John Paul II in his “Popemobile" riding through the crowd, waving Cuban flags,
at the Papal Mass. [Sept. 11, 1987]
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National
Guardsmen patrolling Biscayne Boulevard before the Papal Parade. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul 11 and Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in
the Pope’s vehicle during the Papal Parade
down Biscayne Boulevard. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II and Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in
the Pope’s vehicle during the Papal Parade
down Biscayne Boulevard. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II and Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in
the Pope’s vehicle during the Papal Parade
down Biscayne Boulevard. [Sept. 10, 1987]
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The
altar for the Papal Mass dominated by the 100 ft.
high white cross. On the altar are 120 banner carriers
(youth of the Archdiocese) with their multicolored
banners. [Sept. 11, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II in the Mass Processional at the altar midplatform acknowledging
the crowd at the Mass. [Sept. 11, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul 11 at the top of the altar acknowledging
the crowd at the Mass, during the Mass Processional.
[Sept 11, 1987]
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Pope
John Paul II saying Mass at Tamiami Park/F.I.U.
with a priest serving as his acolyte at his side.
[Sept. 11, 1987]
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The
Papal Mass choir in the stands prior to the beginning
of the Papal Mass. [Sept. 11, 1987]
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A
spectator at the Papal Mass holding a Cuban flag
and a flag commemorating the Papal Visit with a security
tower in the background.[Sept. 11, 1987]
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A
billboard with a yellow and white background and
blue lettering saying “Welcome to South Florida, Pope John Paul II -Casinos Pizza” [N.d.]
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The
Statue of Our Lady of Charity, Patroness of Cuba,
at the Ermita de la Caridad (Shrine of our Lady of Charity). This is the statue
present in the chapel in Archbishop McCarthy’s
residence where the Pope prayed. The globe that the
statue rests on has the Papal Coat of Arms and Motto “Totus Tuus.” The
Pope mentioned that he had venerated the statue during
the Homily at the Papal Mass.
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The
yellow and white banners hung from light poles in
downtown Miami for the Papal Visit with the Papal Triple Crown,
the crossed Keys, the Kingdom, and
the symbols of the Papacy. The banners say “Miami, Sept. 10th & 11th, 1987”
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Giant
purple and white banner created by Rubén Travieso suspended
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