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"A new LibGuide spotlighting the life and legacy of Lucille Mathurin Mair is now available. This resource brings together a snapshot of materials to further support research into her contributions to Caribbean history, diplomacy, and feminist thought. "

"Time may change the look of a space, but not its purpose.

This image taken from the West Indies and Special Collections holdings shows a Then and Now look at the Catalogue Hall of the Mona Library—where the environment evolves, but the strength of the resources, services, and commitment to access remains constant".

"Think history is just dates and names? Think again. Historical records can reveal stories of communities, families, and everyday life that continue to shape the Jamaica we know today".

📚 Find images and related info like this and more at the West Indies and Special Collections.

"Imagine having access to the works, ideas, and early academic journeys of some of the Caribbean’s most influential minds—seeing what they studied, how they thought, and how their ideas first took shape.

Well, wonder no more.

At the West Indies and Special Collections, you can explore the papers and theses of some of the region’s most remarkable thinkers and cultural figures, offering a rare glimpse into their formative years and intellectual development."

Come explore with us. Here are a few highlights.

Collections in focus:

Velma E. Pollard - Ph.D. 1986

Pamela Mordecai - Ph.D. 1997

Verene A. Shepherd- M.Phil 1984

Beverley Manley - M.SC 1985

Lucille Mathurin Mair - Ph.D 1974

Ralph Gonsalves - M.SC 1971

Donna Hope - M.Phil 2001

Keith Rowley - Ph.D 1978

📚 Find  related info like this and more at the West Indies and Special Collections.

From the Archives | Remembering Sir Arthur Lewis

On the anniversary of his passing, we remember Sir Arthur Lewis (1915–1991), economist, educator, and Nobel Laureate whose contributions transformed the study of economic development.

As the first Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Lewis helped shape the institution during its formative years while championing education and regional advancement throughout the Caribbean.

His intellectual legacy remains a cornerstone of Caribbean scholarship and global economic thought.

📚 Find this and more at the West Indies and Special Collections.