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Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano collection

 Collection
Identifier: SC166

Abstract

The collection contains photographs of Lord Superior and other calypsonians including Lord Brynner, Sparrow, Kitchener, Brigo, and members of the Young Brigade. There are snippets from his life captured in newspaper clippings from the 1950s-2000s. Researchers interested in this collection may also wish to consult an interview with Lord Superior held in the OPReP collection.

Dates

  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1950-2000

Biographical note

Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano was born in Rio Claro, Trinidad in 1937. He was a guitarist, composer, singer and businessman. Among his many accolades was the honorary D.Litt degree bestowed on him by the University of the West Indies in 2017.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The collection belonged to Lord Superior and was donated to the University of the West Indies in 2016.

Title
Andrew "Lord Superior" Marcano Collection
Status
In Progress
Author
Lorraine Nero
Date
23 September 2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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)