Abstract

The Caribbean Charts and Engravings 1555-1818 collection comprises fifty-five framed items that showcase the archipelago as well as individual islands drawn from the perspective of cartographers at that time. In addition to statistical data, topography and local history, several of the maps have unique illustrations which provide more information on the cultural aspects of the islands. It is a good resource to study cartography in the Caribbean.

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...