Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival celebrations begin after Christmas and peak during the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Costumed masqueraders and festival revelers partake in the two-day street parade, generally accompanied by soca, calypso, and steel pan music, before beginning the Lenten season. The National Museum and Art Gallery hosts a permanent ongoing exhibit of masks and costumes from past carnivals. The carnival costume, pictured in the center, is made with long and short white feathers and features highlights of black feathers. Gold ornaments decorate the costume which also has a ram’s head near the waist area. Next to this costume is an ornate peacock head gear which has been placed atop an armless statue with a human face. Slide labeled Trin. 12.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031205/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
This image shows a busy Frederick Street in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Many automobiles and people are on the street in front of various retail stores. Some of the retail stores include Y. De Lima & Co. Ltd. (jewelers), W. C. Ross & Co. Ltd. (pharmacy), Bata (shoe store), Pereira’s, and Taurel Appliances. W. C. Ross and Co. Ltd. was established in 1843 by William Clayton Ross on Frederick Street as the Colonial Dispensary. In the far distance, at the end of the street, is the Port of Spain lighthouse. Slide labeled Trin. 3.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031181/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
This image shows a busy Frederick Street in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Many automobiles and people are on the street in front of various retail stores. Some of the retail stores include Northern Optical, The United Grocers Ltd., Plimmer, and Royal Bank of Canada. The painted iron rod gates of Woodford Square can be seen on the left. In the far distance, at the end of the street, is a view of the mountains. Slide labeled Trin. 4.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031184/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival celebrations begin after Christmas and peak during the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Costumed masqueraders and festival revelers partake in the two-day street parade, generally accompanied by soca, calypso, and steel pan music, before beginning the Lenten season. The National Museum and Art Gallery hosts a permanent ongoing exhibit of masks and costumes from past carnivals. This image shows the full view of two costumes. The partial view of two more costumes can be seen as well. One of the costumes is decorated with feathered props and fans. The costume also features geometric shapes and a stylized bird’s head, with the opening for the wearer at the base of the bird’s neck. Another costume is decorated with hands accompanied by a feathered head gear featuring a stylized human face. Slide labeled Trin. 11.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031201/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In 1965, the Royal Victoria Institute was renamed the National Museum and Art Gallery of Trinidad and Tobago. The museum, established in 1892, was named to commemorate Queen Victoria's jubilee. The original building was designed by Daniel Meinerts Hahn, the Chief Draughtsman of the Public Works in Trinidad. Hahn was also the architect of the Queen’s Royal College. The museum's architectural elements include Dutch gables and slates on the roof. The image shows a man walking by the museum, which also has a dugout canoe in front on display. Slide labeled Trin. 9.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

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CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031195/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
The Jinnah Memorial Mosque, completed by 1954, was named for the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. The mosque serves as the headquarter for the Trinidad Muslim League, established in 1947. The mosque’s design includes South Asian Islamic architectural elements, for example the main dome is topped with a crescent and star and flanked by two minarets. The mosque is located in the Saint Joseph neighborhood of Port of Spain. In the image, three men are gathered near a bicycle on the side walk in front of the mosque. Slide labeled Trin. 5.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031185/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
Two women and a man walk down a street lined with wire fences near Port of Spain, Trinidad. In the background is a mountain. Along the mountain side is a cluster of wooden houses. In the foreground are metal electrical poles. Slide labeled Shanty Town Edge of Port of Spain.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031227/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival celebrations begin after Christmas and peak during the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Costumed masqueraders and festival revelers partake in the two-day street parade, generally accompanied by soca, calypso, and steel pan music, before beginning the Lenten season. The National Museum and Art Gallery hosts a permanent ongoing exhibit of masks and costumes from past carnivals. The carnival costume, pictured in the center, is decorated with colorful feathers and animal prints. To the left of this costume is an ornate peacock head gear which has been placed atop an armless statue with a human face. To the right of the costume is a head gear made with stylized snake heads with crowns. Slide labeled Trin. 13.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031207/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival celebrations begin after Christmas and peak during the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Costumed masqueraders and festival revelers partake in the two-day street parade, generally accompanied by soca, calypso, and steel pan music, before beginning the Lenten season. The National Museum and Art Gallery hosts a permanent ongoing exhibit of masks and costumes from past carnivals. The carnival costume, pictured in the center, is decorated with peacock feathers, blue sequin, bells, and crystals around the head and neck sections. Slide labeled Trin. 14.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031208/00001

Résumé : The slides were taken on collecting trips sponsored by the William L. Bryant Foundation, where books, music and art indigenous to the regions were gathered. The are organized by geographical location.
In Trinidad and Tobago, carnival celebrations begin after Christmas and peak during the Monday and Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday. Costumed masqueraders and festival revelers partake in the two-day street parade, generally accompanied by soca, calypso, and steel pan music, before beginning the Lenten season. The National Museum and Art Gallery hosts a permanent ongoing exhibit of masks and costumes from past carnivals. In this image, there is a head gear labeled “King Kofricari,” a red elaborate costume, and a feathered costume featuring oxen horns and an ornately, stylized ostrich head. Slide labeled Trin. 10.
Trinidad and Tobago -- South America -- Port of Spain, Trinidad
Trinidad and Tobago -- Caribbean region -- Port of Spain, Trinidad

Droits : All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections & University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL 32816 phone (407) 823-2576, email: speccoll@mail.ucf.edu
CFM1972_01a
http://ufdc.ufl.edu/AA00031197/00001