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Caribbean Area.

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:

Paul A. Hughes Collection of Caribbean Stereographs

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0341
Abstract

The collection includes 255 stereograph images showcasing scenes and views of the Greater and Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean Sea. Also featured prominently are stereographs images from the Spanish American War.

Dates: 1898-1907

Richard F. Phillips Latin American Postcard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0346
Abstract

The collection consists of postcards featuring views of various cities and countries throughout Latin America, as well as images of Latin American art.

Dates: approximately 1937-2012

Robert Claxton Climatology Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0364
Abstract

Bob Claxton was a professor at West Georgia College, with a teaching and research focus on Latin America and the Environment, as well as an author of numerous articles and books. This subject collection focuses on climatology in Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean, with a particular focus on climate change, drought, and other extreme or disastrous weather events.

Dates: 1974-2000; Majority of material found within 1974-1986

Rufus Nims Architectural Drawings

 Collection
Identifier: MS Group 177
Abstract

Architectural drawings created by South Florida architect Rufus Nims. These include plans for residences and buildings in Florida, Louisiana, New York, Costa Rica, and several countries in the Caribbean. The collection also includes motel and hotel designs for Howard Johnson, Marriott, and other corporations. Also, included is AV material concerning Nim's projects.

Dates: 1950-2006

Thomas (Tom) Willey Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 0575
Abstract

The collection documents Tom Willey's work in the United States, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Asia as the Latin America/Caribbean Director of World Relief Corporation and other religious organizations. The materials include documents, photographs, newspapers, news clippings, articles, magazines, newsletters, pamphlets, and correspondence.

Dates: 1980s-2003