Welcome to UWISpace, The University of the West Indies Institutional Repository for Research and Scholarship

This archive was established by the UWI Libraries to support the dissemination of knowledge by providing open access to the digitally preserved intellectual output of the University. Here we aim to collect together in one place the research and scholarship of members of the UWI community. UWISpace provides a platform for the collection, organisation, access and preservation of scholarly information in digital formats.

Departments and individuals wishing to deposit their research material in the UWISpace archive can email the administrators, or phone (868) 662 2002, Exts. 84419, 82241, 82215 at The Alma Jordan Library, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago.

All items in the UWISpace repository are protected by original copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.

Courtesy: The Caribbean Charts and Engravings Circa 1555-1818. The Alma Jordan Library. The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

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    Public Buildings, Barbados.
    (The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.) Combier, J.; The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
    The Public Buildings (Parliament Buildings) in Barbados are built in neo-Gothic Style; that is a nineteenth century recreation of medieval church architecture, with its gothic arches, perpendicular lines and rich stone carvings. Architectural features of interest the roof work, archways and shuttered windows. The clock tower is also visible. Several people are standing on the outside, next to parked carriages and carts. This is an undivided back postcard. Back of the Postcard Letter written to: Miss Bessie Sargeant Smith, 325 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio ...Nerissa is now approaching New York after twenty-two glorious days. There was so much to see and do, I should like to start all over again. Eloise Blake Rubber stamp : The Cleveland Public Library Handwritten : /472.9 Barbados Stamp : BUY US SAVINGS BONDS- ASK YOUR POSTMASTER Postage stamp marked – NEW YORK, NY – May 23, 1938 – 3 PM £7 HD (Handwritten in Pencil)
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    West Indies Cricket Team 1928
    (The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
    The photo captures the West Indies Cricket Team 1928 in England when they played their first ever Test Series and lost.. Back Row – Left to Right: W. St. Hill, E. A. Rae, E. L. G. Hoad, J. A. Small, F. R. Martin, L. S. Constantine, J. Neblett. Sitting – Left to Right: L. E. Bartlett, M. P. Fernandes, C. V. Wight, R. K. Nunes, G. Challinor, C. R. Brown, Published by Bookstalls, Lords & Oval Printed bu B.P. Co. Ltd. London This is an undivided back postcard. Back of the Postcard This is a Real Photograph printed in Great Britain/1928 Team £45 HNP (Handwritten in Pencil)
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    Carlisle Bay looking West, Barbados, B. W. I.
    (The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
    This image shows an aerial view of Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown, Barbados. In the foreground are commercial buildings many of whose rooftops are displayed. Several boats re docked in the Careenage, while others are on the water in the background. This is a divided back postcard. Back of the Postcard £8 INTP (Handwritten in Pencil) Published by Knight's Ltd., Barbados. Printed in Saxony
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    A Country Lane, Bridgetown, Barbados, B. W. I.
    (The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
    This photo shows a country road bracketted on both side by lush vegetation and tall palm trees. In the far distance, the figure of a woman can be seen. This is a divided back postcard. Back of the Postcard £5 A08 (Handwritten in Pencil)
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    War of Moodie's Arm 1st Draft
    (0000) Reid, Victor
    A first-person narrative set in Malagoosha County during the Cuban Missile Crisis era, exploring themes of race, tradition, family, and justice.