Library of the Spoken Word Collection, 1891-2006
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- University of the West Indies (Mona, Jamaica)
- Extent:
- 4 Hollinger Boxes 145 cassette tapes
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Library of the Spoken Word Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
Background
- Scope and content:
The Library of the Spoken Word collection contains 145 audio cassette tapes including lectures, interviews, conferences, literature, articles, and poems on Caribbean and African history and culture from the Library of the Spoken Word project conducted by the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Jamaica.
- Biographical / historical:
The Library of the Spoken Word project was distributed by the Radio Education Unit at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus in Jamaica.
The University of West Indies Mona Campus was established in Mona, Jamaica in 1948 as a public university. The university expanded to five campuses, serving the English-speaking countries and territories of the Caribbean.
- Processing information:
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- audiocassettes
Access and use
- Restrictions:
Library of the Spoken Word Collection is open for research.
- Preferred citation:
Library of the Spoken Word Collection, African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library.
- Location of this collection:
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African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Broward County Library2650 Sistrunk BoulevardFort LauderdaleFL33311USA
