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Carla Martin collection on Cape Verdean language and culture  (MSS.13-22)

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Collection Overview

Title: Carla Martin collection on Cape Verdean language and culture 
Date range: circa 1899-2012, (bulk 1985-2007)
Creator: Martin, Carla
Extent: approximately 16 linear feet
Abstract: This collection consists of over 300 books, along with articles and research files, sheet music, textiles, artworks, and souvenirs collected by Dr. Carla Martin, Lecturer and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies in Harvard University’s Department of African and African American Studies. Items are related to the topic of Cape Verdean culture, language, music, politics, history, and literature, with a wide range of disciplines from social sciences and humanities represented.
Language of materials: Portuguese.
Repository: Special Collections, James P. Adams Library
Collection number: MSS.13-22