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Mauritius collection

 Collection
Call Number: MS 1531

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of manuscripts and printed material relating to the history of Mauritius and current political, economic, and social conditions in Mauritius.

Dates

  • 1831-2001
  • Majority of material found within 1950 - 1996

Language of Materials

The materials are in French, English, and French Creole.

Conditions Governing Access

The materials are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright status for collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from the African Collection Curator.

Arrangement

The material in the original accession is arranged by category and chronologically therein. Additions to the collection may vary in arrangement.

Associated Materials

African Collection, MS 605; Pamphlet Collection, MS 1351; African Postcard Collection, MS 1575. Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library.

Extent

0.77 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Catalog Record

A record for this collection is available in Orbis, the Yale University Library catalog

Persistent URL

https://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.1531

Abstract

The collection consists of manuscripts and printed material relating to the history of Mauritius and current political, economic, and social conditions in Mauritius.

Title
Guide to the Mauritius Collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Compiled by Carol King, Nancy Lyon, and staff of Manuscripts and Archives
Date
September 1994
Description rules
Finding Aid Created In Accordance With Manuscripts And Archives Processing Manual
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository

Contact:
Yale University Library
P.O. Box 208240
New Haven CT 06520-8240 US
(203) 432-1735
(203) 432-7441 (Fax)

Location

Sterling Memorial Library
Room 147
120 High Street
New Haven, CT 06511

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