William Demas' papers
Abstract
The collection includes articles, pamphlets, speeches, government documents, official correspondence to and from Caribbean leaders and scholars. The collection also includes documents about Caribbean regional organizations with which Mr. Demas was associated.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1991
Biographical / Historical
Mr. William Demas, an Economist by profession, was a Caribbean intellectual of immense stature internationally. During his career, he held many influential positions, both locally and regionally. He served as economic advisor to Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister, Dr. Eric Williams; first CARICOM Secretary-General; President of the Caribbean Development Bank; Vice Chairman of the West Indian Commission; Governor of the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. He was highly respected by all his colleagues and leaders throughout the region and was awarded Trinidad and Tobago's highest honour, the Trinity Cross, in 1988. He died in 1998.
Extent
30 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was amassed by William Demas during his lifetime. His family donated it to The University of the West Indies Library after his demise.
- Title
- William Demas papers
- Status
- Completed
- 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
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
868-662-2002 Ext 82132
868-662-9238 (Fax)