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Digital Library of the Caribbean
DLOC is an international initiative dedicated
to preserving and increasing access to
Caribbean research materials, promoting
and supporting Caribbean Studies, and
fostering a collaborative digital library
community in the Caribbean region.
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Staff of the National Library of Haiti
February 15, 2010
The PHP Initiative Goals
o Encourage communication across institutions
working to assist Haiti's libraries.
o Coordinate technical and in-kind assistance
for Haiti's libraries.
o Raise money to support specific
collection/archival recovery and
preservation projects in Haiti
Haitian Patrimonial Collections
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Archives Nationales d'Hai'ti, which
houses civil and state records as well
of those of the Office of the President
and most government ministries.
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Haitian Patrimonial Collections
Bibliotheque National d'Haiti, established in
1 939, holds a small collection of historical rare
books, manuscripts and newspapers, and
offers current publications, research support
and study space.
* Addressing the needs of the main library, three fallen
municipal libraries and other collections in need
* Collection boxed and construction on main library is underway
* Coordinating with national and international groups for aid
* Many staff are receiving additional training in the Caribbean
Images of the National Library
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Haitian Patrimonial Collections
BibliothBque haiitienne des Freres de
I'lnstruction Chr6tienne, founded in 1912 by
the Christian Brothers serves as repository for
Haitian imprints and one of the most
significant collections of newspapers.
* Building was damaged but can be repaired
* Shelves were bent and most likely unsalvagable
* Approximately half of the collection is boxed
* Curator receiving one student per day
* Limited staff (one curator, part time secretary inadequate to
care for the collection)
* Significant support provided by FOKAL for repairs
Saint Louis de Gonzague
Saint Louis de Gonzague
Haitian Patrimonial Collections
Bibliotheque haiitienne des Peres du Saint-
Esprit, founded in 1873 by the Fathers of the I
Holy Spirit holds documents chronicling the
history of Haiti, French colonization, slavery
and emancipation and 20th century records.
Only one of the public patrimonial libraries in
Port-au-Prince to completely collapse
Collection evacuated in small boxes
French Foreign Ministry has offered to construct a small
library (100 sq. meters)
Budget for relocation of materials 1 5K, currently, no
staffing budget
Saint Martial Photos
Photographer: Dominique Simon
PHP Initiative Academic Libraries
n Strengthen Integrated
Library System
o Adopt a Library
o Digitization of Haitian
Content in
Collections outside of Haiti
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Educational Projects
a Exhibits
An Island Luminous
Travelling Exhibit (Possibly with ALA)
o LLMC Haitian Law Digitization
Project
Fully accessible in Haiti via dLOC
ILS Modernization
Joint online catalog as first step
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preparing the shipment for
Haiti. August 2010
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The Revolution of 1946
by
Matthew J. Smith
Matthew i. Smith Ph.D. is
S Lecturer in Hhtory In the
Haill Department of History and
rhaeology at the Univrslty of
the west lines Mona. Jamaica.
He is the author of Red and Black
In Haiti: Rdcal. n. Conflt,
and Polltkical Change. 191l4-15 7.
Color andclas conflictsin the country deepened under the
leadership of Eie Lescot, who succeeded President Strnio
Vincent in 1941. Lescot ruled with a firm hand and like Vincent
relied heavily on the Garde d'Hall to retain his rule. StiI, he
was unable to contain the radical impulses unleashed by the
victory of the Alled forces in 1945. Young Marlsts in Haiti
drew much inspiration from the Russian Revolution. the Spanish
Civil War. FrenchM arris. Anr Bretonand the Surrealist
movement and the previous generation of Haitian communists.
particularly the celebrated Mar*ist poet Jaques RoUmain.
whose renown and legend grew after his sudden death in 1944.
Defiantly revolutionary in their outlook, these Marxist students. Le Derpir Moments
which inclutdd the gifted writers Jacques Stephen AleAs. Ren# De la Pr&iidlnce do'lie Liaot
Depestre. and Cirald Bloncourt. were not ;i,. wanted rl., r
abuse of political power, but also the riniri f.r-. of Frh. _. 1 '.'
United States in Haitian politics and economy diurng WWMI. In ** .--
the 1946 New Veat's edition of their oargnto PutSe. they .. "
called for a dramatic reorientation of Haitian politics and an ... .. '
end to dictatorship in Haiti. Lecol' forced closure of hep i" p '
prompted a mass student protest led by members of the La ,i * r -
Ruche tollectre. Within days the student protest swelled to a .. .
larte countrywide strike, A helpless Lescot was forced to ,. i. r .. r ...
resign. ........ .."','- .. "
In the aftermath of the '1946 Revoution' Haiti epenenced a .-.-. -- -' -
period of Intense radical activity. For the first time in the ...., i .
cousry's history. there was a flurry of radical newspapers and *. r
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explore and learn using
our guided tour
Navigate through
history, page by
page, like a slide
show. Specialize in
culture, economy,
or diplomacy.
Learn from export
commentary by past
and present scholars.
Direct students to
important documents
for class discussion
and assignments.
Interact with original images and
documents...
move back and forth,
from one item to another...
from one era to the next!
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How can you help?
o Go to to
register as a Volunteer
Donate Financially
Organize a Fundraiser
Contribute Materials
Pack or Ship Materials
Travel to Haiti to Assist
Elizabeth Chen, Occidental College, and
University of Florida students performed
traditional Haitian Dance at the UF Hand in
Hand Concert Benefit. Raised over $2,000.
" French Speakers Join the dLOC/CIFNAL group to assist in
translation, digital curation, training in Haiti
" Encourage your library to digitize rare Haitian materials and make
available online
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