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Esperance Sporting Club Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC72

Abstract

The collection contains typescripts of administrative documents from the early history of the Esperance Sporting Club over the period 1952-1954. Included are letters, cricket team schedules, players-lists and correspondence with the South Naparima Cultural & Sports Association. The papers focus primarily on the Clubs' activities in the local cricket leagues and invitational matches. Among the correspondences is a letter dated 5th January 1953 to Mr. Sonny Ramadhin, a former West Indies cricketer, who also a member of came from the Esperance community.

Dates

  • Creation: 1952-1954

Biographical / Historical

The Esperance Sporting Club was established on 16th December 1952 in Esperance Village, South Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. The Club participated in the sport of cricket.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Received on the occasion of the inaugural Sonny Ramadhin Lecture Series held at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago as a gift in 2004.

Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies Repository

Contact:
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
868-662-2002 Ext 82132
868-662-9238 (Fax)