Roger Mais papers
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of copies of Mais' short stories, some of which are written under a pseudonym, Kingsley Croft. They are mainly typescript, some with handwritten changes or corrections.
Dates
- Creation: 1930-1940
Biographical / Historical
Roger Mais, Jamaican novelist, playwright, journalist, painter, began writing verse and short stories in the 1930s. He was a close friend of Norman Manley and was profoundly influenced by the political, social and cultural climate of the times. His involvement in the emerging nationalist movement of the time is reflected in his work.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Other Finding Aids
Inventory List and Index available in library. Procite Database: MAIS.
Custodial History
The materials were collected by a student who was doing research on Roger Mais. They were passed on to the Library via Annette Knight, Deputy Campus Librarian.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Mrs. Annette Knight between the period 1982/09- 1983/04.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals in the Mais Collection are housed at The University of the West Indies Library, Mona, Jamaica.
Bibliography
- 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
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868-662-9238 (Fax)