06. Latin American and Caribbean Collections

Classification

Identifier: 06

The list below includes the archival and manuscript collections that highlight Haitiana, Caribbean, and Latin America. Some finding aids are available in both English and Spanish. Refer to the Spanish Language links under the "Additional Material" section of the finding aid.

Found in 164 Collections and/or Records:

Mariano Bárcena Manuscript

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0452

Abstract

Manuscript written by Mariano Bárcena entitled "El Hombre Prehistórico en México" (Prehistoric Man in Mexico).

Dates: 1895

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Charles R. Skeels Photographs

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0447

Abstract

Photographs taken by Charles R. Skeels in Chinandega, Nicaragua, in 1927.

Dates: 1927

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Mexican Documents Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0587

Abstract

The collection contains documents and photographs pertaining to Mexico, including maps and brochures that promote tourism in Mexico from Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexicana Airlines, Barbachano's Travel Service, National Railways of Mexico, Dirección General de Turismo, Yucatan Trails Travel Agency, American Airlines System, various hotels in Mexico, Illinois Central Railway, Simpsons Tours, and United Air Lines.

Dates: 1900-1962

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Larry Crook Collection on Brazilian Folklore

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0588

Abstract

Magazines, pamphlets, newspapers, and newsletters related to Brazilian folklore, music, carnivals, and Yoruba religion.

Dates: 1985-2001

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Tikwah Mining Corporation Photograph Albums

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0592

Abstract

Two photograph albums of the Tikwah goldmine in British Guiana documenting the region as well as the mining camp and its operations.

Dates: 1946-1949; Majority of material found within 1948-1949

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

United States Invasion of Veracruz, Mexico Photo Postcard Collection

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0599

Abstract

Archive of 139 postcards containing photographs of the landing of the U.S. Marines and Soldiers on April 21, 1914 in Veracruz, Mexico and the ensuing combat, deaths, damages, and invasion.

Dates: 1914

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

David L. Niddrie Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0601

Abstract

Reports, letters, manuscripts, and proposals associated with the development, meteorology, reconstruction, and demography of Barbados, Castries (Capital of St. Lucia), Haiti, Tobago, and the Falkland Islands or Islas Malvinas.

Dates: 1946-1965

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Ken Chandler Photographs of the Carnival in Trinidad

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0604

Abstract

The collection consists of photographic slides of the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival taken from 1972 to 1978 by Ken Chandler. Includes 1 issue of the Caribbean Beat Magazine from 2019.

Dates: 1972-2019; Majority of material found within 1977-1978

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

1920s Florida and Cuba Tourist Photos

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0616

Abstract

58 Photographs of Florida landmarks taken on a trip through Florida to Cuba. Examples include Jacksonville, Miami, Palm Beach, and Havana.

Dates: 1920 - 1929

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Helen Holton Anderson Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0596

Abstract The family papers of Helen Holton Anderson date from 1913 to 1989. The collection contains photographs of Puerto Rico from 1936-1937, additional family photos, Helen Anderson’s memories of her father’s work for the Flagler Hotel system, and documents related to the estate of Helen’s sister, Julia C. Holton. Additional items include a booklet and typescripts about Tom Anderson’s career in radio broadcasting in the Jacksonville, Florida area, a speech attributed to Julia C. Holton about a trip...

Dates: 1912 - 1989

Found in: Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida