11.   Together, the Rockefeller and Winn collections gave the fledgling museum its first legitimate claim to national prominence.

12.   The collection also gave Spaniards an unusual chance to see many paintings of their native son, many of whose most famous works are held outside the country.

13.   The writers also said the collection gave Cuban authors living in exile a chance to publish works that are not blatantly political.

14.   Income and sales taxes will be insignificant in coming years since salaries are so low but customs collections would give the government some funding, said Wallich.