Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Peter Abrahams Collection (1939 – 2017) was organized by the WISC to maintain original order as the collection presented numerous instances where the creator tried to keep similar content together. This approach allowed for the assignment of logical access points for the research with an appreciation for the categories believed to be most meaningful to the creator. The Peter Abrahams Collection was organized using a Series or Sub-series approach,mostly to the folder level with a few...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Tanzilo Popular Music Collection contains biographical information on many of the significant Reggae music performers of the 1970's through 1990's. These performers are predominantly Jamaican, however Reggae originating outside of Jamaica is also featured. Additionally, some information regarding other Caribbean music forms, such as, Mento, Calypso and Soca are also included. Photographs, concert flyers and official press releases from and about the various Reggae music performers and...