Series V: Family Papers, 1947-2000, inclusive

This series contains government documents and applications for government assistance, and documents and correspondence concerning emigration from Cuba and immigration to the United States, including Irene Fornés' naturalization certificate. Also included are affidavits and requests by Fornés and members of her extended family to Cuban and U.S. authorities to facilitate emigration of relatives in Cuba to the United States. In addition, there are applications by Fornés' mother, Carmen Collado Fornés for public housing and her food stamp identification cards. Nongovernmental official documents such as a travel identification card for American Youth Hostels, Inc. are also part of the series.