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  Manuel Gorriaran

  Manuel "Manny" of Cuban heritage, was, among many accomplishments, Inducted into the Rhode Island Amateur Wrestling Hall of Fame - 2002 and President of the RI Heritage Hall of Fame from 1991.through 2000 and
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  Miriam and Tessie Salabert

  Miriam and Tessie Salabert's parents founded the Club Cubano de Rhode Island in 1961. Here they sit in Miriam's home during a 2013 interview.
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  Salabert Siblings

  Miriam, Eduardo, and Tessie Salabert pose for a picture after they arrive in Iowa. Miriam, Eduardo, and Tessie were born in Cuba. They were sent to the United States on April 10, 1961, as a result of Operación Pedro Pan (Operation Peter Pan).
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  Dr. Blas Moreno

  Dr. Blas Moreno of Pawtucket was a native of Cuba, a physician, and a leading developer of medical programs for the National Guard since coming to Rhode Island in 1954. He served as President of the International Institute of Rhode Island (IIRI).
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  Familia Salabert reunited in Iowa

  The Salabert family was reunited in Iowa after being separated during Cuban migration to the U.S. in 1960.
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  Zenaida (Sadie) Barran

  Zenaida (Sadie) Barran seated in a classroom in West [Pawtucket] High School in 1960. She was the first student from Cuba in the school.
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  El Club Cubano de Rhode Island

  Assisting the nearly 300 Cuban refugees living in Rhode Island is the purpose of the newly formed Cuban Club. Discussing future plans are (l-r) Mrs. Felipe Eiras, treasurer; Mrs. Virginia Salabert; Dr. Eduardo Salabert, president, and Mr. Raul Sanchez.