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Scope and Content Note

Information for Researchers

Administrative Information

Inventory of Collection

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Inventory of the David K. Caldwell Collection

In the New Bedford Whaling Museum Research Library

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of manuscripts, collected materials, and audio recordings of David K. Caldwell pertaining specifically to the island of St. Vincent in the British West Indies. The main focus is on the whaling communities of the area as well as the Soufriere volcanic activity on St. Vincent. The collection of audio recordings consists of interviews with whaling men, local bands and singing from Young Island and Barrouallie.

Arrangement of Collection

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Information for Researchers

Access to Collections

Unrestricted. Consult librarian for an appointment.

Preferred Citation

New Bedford Whaling Museum Research Library Mss 143, [sub-group, series, sub-series, folder/volume as appropriate], [item]

Copyright Notice

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This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if fulfillment of the order is judged in violation of copyright or federal or state privacy law. This institution also places restrictions on the use of cameras, photocopiers, and scanners in the research room.

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Provenance

Material in this collection were donated to the New Bedford Whaling Museum in 2003 by Randall Reeves and Randi Olsen as part of Accession #2003.94.

Processing Information

Processed by: Jalien Hollister, 2014

Encoded by: Mark Procknik, 4 February 2014

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Inventory of Collection

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Subject Headings

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