The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies
Anthony de Verteuil papers
SC116
Table of Contents
- Summary Information
- Biographical/Historical note
- Scope and Contents note
- Arrangement note
- Administrative Information
- Controlled Access Headings
- Bibliography
- Collection Inventory
- Léon de Gannes short stories (photocopies)
- Léon de Gannes pamphlets (copies)
- Music by Irene Umilta Mc Shine
- Poems of Sylvester Devenish (Originals)
Summary Information
- Repository
- The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies
- Creator
- De Verteuil, Anthony,
- Title
- Anthony de Verteuil papers
- ID
- SC116
- Date [inclusive]
- 1866-1983
- Extent
- 1.0 Linear feet
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation note
Anthony de Verteuil papers. The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.
Biographical/Historical note
Father Anthony de Verteuil was born on May 7, 1932. He received a BA. in English and History from the University College, Dublin Ireland and was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in 1962. He taught at St. Mary's College Trinidad and Tobago from 1963-1992. He is an avid researcher and author of many works on the history of Trinidad and Tobago. He received the Trinidad and Tobago national award, Humming Bird medal (Gold) in 1993 and an Honorary LLD degree from the University of the West Indies in 2004.
Scope and Contents note
The papers contain poems by Sylvester Devenish; short stories by Léon de Gannes; and music by I. Umilta McShine. The materials were accumulated by Father de Verteuil while doing research work for three of his biographies: Léon de Gannes : Trinidad's Raconteur, The McShines of Trinidad, and Sylvester Devenish: Trinidad's Poet.
Arrangement note
Arranged by title of biographical work.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies
St. Augustine868-662-2002 Ext 82132
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
The materials were donated to the Alma Jordan Library in 2009.
Controlled Access Headings
Geographic Name(s)
- Trinidad--History--French influences--19th century.
Personal Name(s)
- de Gannes, Léon.
- Devenish, Peter James Sylvester,, 1819-1903.
- McShine, Irene Umilta.
Subject(s)
- Caribbean literature (French Creole)
- Music -- Trinidad and Tobago -- Scores
- Poetry--19th century.
- Storytellers--Biography.--Trinidad and Tobago--Trinidad
- Trinidadian and Tobagonian poetry (French Creole)
Bibliography
de Verteuil, Anthony. Léon de Gannes : Trinidad's Raconteur. Port of Spain: Anthony de Verteuil, 2008.
de Verteuil, Anthony. The McShines of Trinidad. Port of Spain: Litho Press, 2006.
de Verteuil, Anthony. Sylvester Devenish: Trinidad's Poet. Port of Spain: Litho Press, 2007.
Collection Inventory
Léon de Gannes short stories (photocopies)Scope and Contents noteMost of the short stories were published in serial form in the Echo of Trinidad. In 2008, Father De Verteuil published a biography and collection of Léon De Gannes short stories in the book "Léon de Gannes: Trinidad's Raconteur." |
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Introduction |
Box 1 |
Folder 1 |
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A Laventille Bouffonerrie, 1872 |
Box 1 |
Folder 2 |
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Betiste, 1872-1873 |
Box 1 |
Folder 3 |
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St Jean au Manacal, 1873 |
Box 1 |
Folder 4 |
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La Raclerie, 1874 |
Box 1 |
Folder 5 |
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Chasse aux Marrons, 1875 |
Box 1 |
Folder 6 |
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Une Queue de Cheval, 1875 |
Box 1 |
Folder 7 |
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Une Anicroche a Morne Calebasse |
Box 1 |
Folder 8 |
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Léon de Gannes pamphlets (copies) |
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Souvenir de la Milice, 1873 |
Box 1 |
Folder 9 |
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Journal Secret, 1874 |
Box 1 |
Folder 10 |
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Cedros |
Box 1 |
Folder 11 |
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Icacos |
Box 1 |
Folder 12 |
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Music by Irene Umilta Mc ShineScope and Contents noteFather De Verteuil wrote the family history "The Mc Shines of Trinidad" in which chapter 7 focuses on Irene Umilta Mc Shine. |
Box 1 |
Folder 13 |
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Alle Meine Kleider |
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August 31st |
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Barbara Ann |
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Biguine Malavoi |
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Call of the Golden-Eyed Thrush 1969 |
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Calypso by Lisa McShine |
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Caribbea Call (West Indies Anthem) |
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Clube do Choro de Brasilia |
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Cornbirds Calling, 1970 |
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Cornbird's Coronation Call. Respectfully dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1953 |
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The Early Bird 1983 |
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The Enchanted Isle (Tobago). Words by Jose Ramon Fortune |
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God Bless Your Christmas words by James Dillet Freeman, music by Umilta Mc Shine |
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Happy Hopes |
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Her Lucky Day (Penny, Miss Universe & Hasley Crawford) |
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Hymn to Saint Anne & Saint Joachim |
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Jenny is 3rd |
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The Joy of Living |
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Knights of Saint John Closing Ode |
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Thy Meeting of the Waters |
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My Lucky Day |
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My Lucky Day & Chagacabana |
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Nightingale's Ballet, 1933 |
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Pastora |
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People of the Islands Caribbean Federation Day 1956 August 15 |
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Piensa En Mi. Words by Dennis L. Bourne |
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The Right Hand of God |
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Sea Eggs for Barbados Hurricane relief fund. 1955 |
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Silver Jubilee |
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Singer words by James Dillet Freeman |
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The Sun and the Sea: national song of the West Indies |
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Today (School Song) & Bird Call |
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Trinitoba (Islands Twain) 1972 |
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La Veille Noel |
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Z'Abwico (Mango trre) |
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Poems of Sylvester Devenish (Originals)Scope and Contents noteFather Deverteuil wrote the biography "Sylvester Devenish: Trinidad's poet" |
Box 1 |
Folder 14 |
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Au Docteur Max Hilaire 1897 |
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La Gaite Sexagenaire |
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Les Gens Faux, 1866 |
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Louis Camille |
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Marie le Coolie et reponse |
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Mes Embarras Politiques |
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A mon Ange Gardien |
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Le Respect Humain |
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Standard Hotel |
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Sur notre nouveau Gouverneur son Excellence Sir Alfred Moloney 1901 |
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Poems by Sylvester Devenish (Copies) |
Box 1 |
Folder 15 |
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La Mer et le Monde |
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Mon Remede |
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Sergent Pacheco |
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Charles Quint |
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Les Chateaux Espange |
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Mariage Seheult |
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Invocation |
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A mon Ami F.A.G. |
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Baleiniers des Bouches |
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A Mon Ami L. de Verteuil |
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La Famille Lota |
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Au Drapeau |
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A La France |
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Francs Tireurs |
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