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June Dolly-Besson Papers
The collection consists of conference papers, correspondence, lecture notes, pamphlets and reports. The major item is a Proposal for the Development of a Department of Social Work in Trinidad, authored by June Dolly Besson and Ann Wint of the Division of Social Work at Mona UWI, Mona. The Department of Social Work was established at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, in 1990.
Kamaluddin Mohammed Papers
The Kamaluddin Mohammed papers contain the documents emanating from his political life from 1940s to 2003 and in particular his Ministerial appointments and service as Caricom Ambassador. There are smaller series of material which highlight his involvement with the Muslim community in Trinidad and Tobago, and some of his cultural activities.
Kathleen "Aunty Kay" Warner Memorabilia
The collection contains a miscellany of information: correspondence, including letters of appreciation; newspaper clippings on a variety of themes; local magazines; plaques and awards given to Aunty Kay; photographs; music/song books.
Land Granted by the Spanish Government
In 1783 the Cedula of Population was proclaimed by the King of Spain Jose de Galvez to encourage immigration to Trinidad from the other islands, particularly from the French islands. The edict had several articles including a grant of land for settling in the island. The documents are photocopies but provide the names of petitioners who requested lands, the location and state of these lands in Trinidad.
Leaves From a Masonic Library, or, Freemasonry reviewed
This handwritten manuscript describes the history, ceremony and rituals of the Freemasons.
Letter, 1823, from John Nelson and John Stephenson, Tobago, to the Secretaries of the Wesleyan Missionary Society.
The letter signed by John Nelson and John Stephenson answers queries about the missionary activities in Tobago. This is a portion of a longer letter and begins with Answer No. 3. It provides thoughts on the attitudes of the enslaved Africans to the rites of marriage and the effect of marriage on relationships and children.
Letter, 1848 February 15, from Edmund Christian, Cedros, Trinidad to his brother John.
The letter highlights the challenges Edmund Christian encountered while at Cedros. It also presents his perspectives on the Negro population in Cedros.
Letter to Fanny Brawne from John Keats
May be one of twenty-four surviving letters from an English poet, John Keats (1795-1821), to Fanny Brawne.