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Duvalierist Government collection

Title
Duvalierist Government collection, 1958-1989 (bulk 1958-1986).

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Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 733Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives
Box 1Mixed materialUse in library Sc MG 733 Box 1Schomburg Center - Manuscripts & Archives

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Additional Authors
  • Salomon, Georges.
  • Cinéas, Fritz N., 1932-
  • Denis, Hervé.
Description
.4 linear feet (1 archival box)
Summary
The Duvalierist Government Collection primarily documents matters of Haitian governance, finance and relations with the United States from 1959 to 1989. There is also material relating to Haiti's relations with the Dominican Republic.
Subjects
Note
  • The bulk of the collection is in French, some in English.
Source (note)
  • Frantz Voltaire
Location of Other Archival Materials (note)
  • Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Book Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Biography (note)
  • François "Papa Doc" and his son Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier ruled Haiti from 1957 to 1986. The Duvalierist regime lasted longer than any other Haitian government. It was succeeded by a period known as "Duvalierism without Duvalier" with the assumption of General Namphy of the Haitian military following a popular uprising that ousted Jean-Claude from office.
Call Number
Sc MG 733
OCLC
891395443
Title
Duvalierist Government collection, 1958-1989 (bulk 1958-1986).
Biography
François "Papa Doc" and his son Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier ruled Haiti from 1957 to 1986. The Duvalierist regime lasted longer than any other Haitian government. It was succeeded by a period known as "Duvalierism without Duvalier" with the assumption of General Namphy of the Haitian military following a popular uprising that ousted Jean-Claude from office.
Location of Other Archival Materials
Haiti Dechoukaj Collection Force Armée d'Haïti documents Also located at; Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Book Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Source
Frantz Voltaire Purchase Nov. 2003 SCM 4-5
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Salomon, Georges.
Cinéas, Fritz N., 1932-
Denis, Hervé.
Research Call Number
Sc MG 733
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