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Photograph of an inhabitant from Igualada who went to Puerto Rico in 1897

Date
1897
Archive
Anoia County Archive
Document type
Imatge fixa
Reference code
CAT-ACAN-107-96
Link to the archive
Description

This photograph of an inhabitant from Igualada who emigrated to Puerto Rico in 1897 is a visual testimony of the Catalan migrations to the overseas colonies at the end of the 19th century. In a context of economic crisis and social transformations, many Catalans looked for opportunities in Latin America, especially in territories still under Spanish sovereignty such as Cuba or Puerto Rico. This image reflects not only transoceanic mobility, but also the commercial, cultural and family ties between Catalonia and the Atlantic world.