West Indies and Special Collections

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The West Indies and Special Collections (WISC) of The UWI Mona Library aims to collect, preserve and organize material in support of the teaching and research programmes of The University of the West Indies Mona Campus. This digital collection is representative of the Mona Library’s work to improve accessibility to this rich repository regardless of distance or time. Within this collection access is granted to primary source documents, photographs, maps and postcards among other items from the WISC.

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  • BlackNews  
  • Cassidy Collection  
    The Cassidy Collection comprises the literary, linguistic, and scholarly works of Frederic G. Cassidy, noted Jamaican linguist, lexicographer, and principal editor of the Dictionary of Jamaican English. The collection includes manuscripts, correspondence, research notes, field recordings, drafts of publications, and related documents that reflect Cassidy’s extensive work on Jamaican Creole (Patois), Caribbean linguistics, folklore, and cultural history. These materials provide significant insight into the development of Jamaican language studies, the documentation of oral traditions, and the evolution of regional lexicography. The collection is an essential resource for researchers in linguistics, Caribbean studies, language preservation, and Jamaican cultural heritage.
  • Gerry Alexander Collection  
    The Gerry Alexander Collection comprises documents, photographs, and correspondence related to Gerry Alexander, the last white captain of the West Indies cricket team. It provides insight into his cricketing career, leadership, and contributions to the development of cricket in the Caribbean, as well as his personal and professional experiences.
  • Grenada Coup D’État Invasion Clippings Collection  
    The Grenada Coup D’État Invasion Clippings Collection consists of newspaper articles, media reports, and press clippings covering the 1979 political coup in Grenada and the 1983 U.S.-led invasion. The collection offers insight into the political, social, and international context of these events, reflecting contemporary reactions and perspectives from regional and global media.
  • Guiana Times  
  • P.J. Patterson Collection  
    The P. J. Patterson Collection contains a rich body of materials documenting the public life, leadership, and contributions of the Most Honourable Percival James Patterson, former Prime Minister of Jamaica. The collection includes documents relating to aspects of local governance, Highway 2000, Caricom, the Caribbean Court of Appeal (CCJ), United Nations, international relations and government correspondence. It also includes reports, photographs, and official documents that reflect his role in national development, regional integration, public policy, and international diplomacy. It offers valuable insight into Jamaica’s political history, governance, and socio-economic transformation during Patterson’s tenure. This collection serves as a key resource for researchers, students, and the public seeking to understand the evolution of modern Jamaica and the legacy of one of its longest-serving leaders.
  • P.J. Patterson Speeches Collection  
    The P.J. Patterson Speeches Collection comprises speeches delivered by Percival James Patterson, former Prime Minister of Jamaica, covering national and international policy, economic development, social issues, and political events. The collection offers insight into Patterson’s leadership, vision, and contributions to Jamaica’s political landscape.
  • Peter Abrahams Collection  
  • Reid, Victor Stafford  
  • Survey of the Archives of Trinidad and Tobago / Enos Sewell  
Please contact the West Indies and Special Collections at the University of the West Indies, for any further information on the collections posted here. Contact: wisc.library@uwimona.edu.jm.