Calixto Collection

Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print)
2967883 Generals Garcia, Shafter and Admiral Sampson in Conference during the Spanish-American War of 1898, publ. 1900 (print) by American School

Tragicomedy of Calixto and Melibea by Fernando de Rojas, cover of the printed edition in Burgos in 1531, engraved with characters of Calixto, Melibea, Celestina and Lucrecia

Tragicomedy of Calixto and Melibea, known as La Celestina by Fernando de Rojas, printed in Burgos in 1531 engraving on the work depicting the characters Sempronius, Parmeno, Celestina, Lucrecia

La Celestina, 1883, engraving with Calixto and Melibea under the tree

Cuba War, defeat of the forces of Calixto Garcia by the column of General Bosch, drawing, 1898

Bas-relief from the Baptistery of Saint Calixto (737-756). Detail of stucco with the symbols of the four evangelists

View of Gibara, (1898), 1920s
View of Gibara. On July 29, 1898 General Calixto Garcia occupied Gibara and established his camp. Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal

Landing in Siboney, (1898), 1920s
Landing in Siboney. On June 23, 1898, Cuban forces occupied this settlement. The Americans landed some troops, two days later General Calixro Garcia landed with 3

Shafter and Garcias conference, (1898), 1920s
Conference of Shafter and Garcia at the sawmill, 7 leagues from Santiago. General Shafter and Admiral Sampson disembarked and held a meeting with General Calixto Garcia in his camp on June 20th

Battle of Magueyes, (1896), 1920s
Battle of Magueyes. General Calixto Garcia attacked Magueyes with a Spanish Column, between The Avenue Real and Veguitas Bayano, on December 17, 1896

Calixto Garcia Iniguez, (1895), 1920s
Calixto Garcia Iniguez (August 4, 1839-December 11, 1898) Calixto Garcia in camp. He received the main American chiefs, was a general in three Cuban uprisings

Invasion of Guaimaro (1873), 1920s
Invasion of Manzanillo. On November 10th, 1873, General Calixto Garcia with 1, 400 soldiers entered Guimaro and captured Guaimaro in October 1896. General Menocal commanded the forces

Capture of Fuerte de la Loma (1896), 1910s
Capture of Fuerte de la Loma. Major General Calixto Garcia took hold of the fort in August 20, 1896 and the flag bearer Luis Rodolfo Miranda hoisted the Cuban flag

Landing of General Calixto Garcia, (1890), 1910s
Landing Calixto Garcia in the Sawmill. The war was already dying out, General Calixto Garcia landed with 19 men at a sawmill, on the south coast of Santiago de Cuba, on 7 My 1890

Battle in the Ten Years War, (1874), 1920s
The battle of Melons. General Calixto Garcia defeated the Spanish General Esponda who had 670 at the water Eye of the Melons, jurisdiction of Holguin in January 7th, 1874

Attack of Manzanillo, (1873), 1920s
Attack of Manzanillo. On the 10th of November, 1873, General Calixto Garcia with 1.400 soldiers entered Manzanillo and burned half of the village

Calixto Garcia Street, Guantanamo, Cuba. Date: circa 1905

Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Portrait
Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Bishop and first archbishop of Quito. Chapter house. Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador

CALIXTO GARCIA INIGUEZ (1836?-1898). Cuban lawyer, soldier and revolutionary. Original cabinet photograph, c1898

Calixto Contreras (left) with Doroteo Arango Arambula (1878-1923) known as Pancho Villa, Mexican revolutionary general

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"Calixto: A Tale of Tragedy and Triumph" In the vast realm of literature, one name stands out - Calixto. This enigmatic character has woven his way through various narratives, leaving an indelible mark on history. From the tragicomedy penned by Fernando de Rojas to the gripping tale known as La Celestina, Calixto's presence is undeniable. The printed edition of "Tragicomedy and Melibea" showcases a captivating cover that draws readers into a world filled with passion and despair. The intricate engraving from 1883 depicts Calixto and Melibea under a tree, their forbidden love unfolding amidst societal constraints. However, it is not just in literature where we encounter this name. In the annals of war, we witness another facet of Calixto's story. During the Cuba War in 1898, General Bosch led his forces to defeat those commanded by our protagonist - Calixto Garcia. A drawing captures this momentous event, showcasing both triumph and loss on the battlefield. But there is more to discover about Calixto beyond these literary and historical references. In Saint Calixto's Baptistery bas-relief dating back centuries ago (737-756), we glimpse at an ancient connection to this name - perhaps hinting at its enduring significance throughout time. Moving forward in time brings us to Gibara in the 1920s – a picturesque view that might have inspired countless tales featuring our elusive hero. Siboney also witnessed significant events such as landings during battles; Shafter and Garcias conference further highlights moments when destiny intertwined with our protagonist's life. Delving deeper into history reveals even more chapters from Calixo’s life – Battle of Magueyes (1896), Invasion of Guaimaro (1873), Capture of Fuerte de la Loma (1896).