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The Orichas Collection consists of the series of drawings by Cuban-born artist Alberto del Pozo (1946-1992) of the deities of Afro-Cuban Santería.  The Collection includes 17 original illustrations in pen, crayon, and ink on paper; signed and unsigned lithographs of these drawings; and catalogs and notecards of the Orichas series.  Lithographs, catalogs, and notecards are available for purchase.

The papers document activities of Orlando Bosch in capacity of President of Partido Protagonista del Pueblo (P.P.P.) and a writer, as well as activities of P.P.P. The materials include correspondence, documents, newspaper articles, two books published by Orlando Bosch, El grito del Escambray: su historia inedita, and 40 años de lucha y 40 años de razon with some annotations, two copies of a book by Adriana Bosch, "Orlando Bosch: el hombre que yo conozco," one print reproduction of a painting, one oleo of a "framboyan" and others of Martí and the Cuban flag.

The records reflect business and artistic activities of Orquesta Típica Cubanakán, a Miami-based group founded in 1968. It cultivated a traditional Cuban genre, the danzón. The orchestra consisted of nine members: conductor and flutist Simon Hernandez Padrino; pianist Raquel Valladares; bassist Juan T. Sanchez; saxophonist L. Borrel; drummer M. Socarras; "guiro" player M. Garcia de la Vega; and vocalists Marta Escauriza and Guillermo Ramos. Other musicians also participated in the Orchestra during its history. The materials document the group's mandate of preserving Cuba's cultural musical traditions, and its involvement in social, festive, religious, and cultural events.

The bulk of materials consists of danzón music scores, both manuscript and published. The materials also include four scrapbooks illustrating the group's history through photographs, clippings, correspondence and business cards. The collection also includes programs, proclamations, a book with annotations and diplomas.

The collection contains architectural plans, photographs, negatives, slides, business ledgers, clippings, and ephemera related to the professional career of Cuban-born architect Osvaldo de Tapia-Ruano, who was active in Cuba and Spain. In addition to materials related to Osvaldo de Tapia-Ruano, the collection also contains a maquette designed by Manuel Tapia Ruano Heinen and sketches of buildings by both architects.

The papers document professional activities of Osvaldo Farrés as a composer who composed both songs and lyrics. The bulk of papers consists of the scores of the songs that were translated into many languages and recorded by top singing stars e.g., "Quizás, Quizás, Quizás" (Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps) and "Toda Una Vida"(Until Tomorrow). The materials also include photographs, clippings, diplomas honoring Farrés' musical achievements, magazines, programs and a multicultural school calendar for year 1980 featuring Hispanic role models for children.

The Osvaldo Pradere Papers consist of materials pertaining to Osvaldo Pradere, a Cuban theater performer who has spent most of his career in New York City writing, producing, and acting in bilingual children's theater. The collection contains tapes, DVDs, and audiovisual materials of Pradere's performances, as well as clippings, pictures, and personal papers related to his activities in Cuba, Spain and the United States. Two handmade puppets used by Pradere are also included.

The Osvaldo Sánchez Film Collection contains commercials and newsreel footage filmed by Cuban cinematographer Osvaldo Sánchez from the 1940s to the 1980s, in Cuba and in the United States. Sánchez filmed a range of commercials for local businesses serving Miami's Latino community, from restaurants to furniture and clothing stores. Commercials for Miami businesses in the 1960s to 1970s, such as Café Estrella, Pestonit Florist, and Rivas Realty, have been digitized.

The Pablo Chao papers document Chao's involvement with the Koubek Center when the Center was affiliated with the University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida.

The papers include clippings and scrapbooks of clippings of news related to Koubek Center events and course offerings; a CD of photographs; and Koubek Center brochures and course catalogs.

The collection contains audiovisual recordings in VHS and cassette format of television and radio appearances and performances by Cuban comedian Pablo Garí, also known as "El Pible."

The Pablo F. Lavín papers contain documents pertaining to Lavín’s legal and academic career. Included are essays, conference lectures, notes, and personal works written by Lavín and others. There is also correspondence addressed to and written by him, diplomas that were awarded to Lavín, and personal travel documents. There are clippings on a variety of topics as well as books not written by him. Lastly, there are photographs and magazines.

The Pablo le Riverend collection contains the personal papers of poet Pablo le Riverend. It includes books authored and annotated by le Riverend, articles written about him, unpublished manuscripts, and an event poster.

The Pablo Ruiz Castellanos collection contains manuscripts, music scores, and correspondence.

The Patronato del Teatro Ephemera Collection contains programs and playbills from performances at the Patronato del Teatro in Havana, Cuba.

The Paul Salgueiro Collection is a folder containing fifteen posters of Cuban ballet star Alicia Alonso.

The Pedro Hernández Lovio Papers consist of the personal and professional documents of Diario de la Marina secretary Pedro Hernández Lovio. They include biographical and geneological information, photographs, clippings, newspaper articles, professional certifications, correspondence, scrapbook and handwritten notes.

The Pedro Hernández papers contain materials relating to art and art exhibitions of Cuban-born sculptor Pedro Hernández. Materials include exhibit programs and catalogs, newspaper clippings and biographical information.

The papers document the activities of Dr. Pedro J. Greer, Jr. in capacity of a physician and founder of Camillus Health Concern clinic for homeless. Materials include clippings of newspaper articles about Pedro Greer, his book titled Waking Up in America, photocopies of articles about his awards, incoming correspondence, photocopies of invitations and of photographs.