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Fitzroy Baptiste thesis materials,

 Collection
Identifier: SC3

Scope and Contents

The papers deal with a variety of themes related to the mid twentieth-century Caribbean: the leased bases in the British transatlantic possessions; anti-submarine activities; Dutch protection of Curaca̧o and Aruba during World War II; Defense and military collaboration in the Caribbean.

Dates

  • Creation: 1939-1945.

Biographical / Historical

Fitzroy André Baptiste was a senior lecturer at the Department of History, The University of the West Indies, St Augustine.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (2 boxes.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Fitzroy Baptiste in 1983. The materials were acquired by Dr. Baptiste from several archives and repositories in the course of research for his doctoral thesis.

Bibliography

Baptiste, Fitzroy Andre. "The European possessions in the Caribbean in World War II: dimensions of great power, co-operation and conflict." Thesis (Ph.D.) St. Augustine, Trinidad : The University of the West Indies, 1981. 2 vols, 1072 leaves.
Title
Fitzroy Baptiste thesis materials
Status
Completed
Author
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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)