Williams, Eric Eustace, 1911-1981

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Dr. Eric Williams, eminent historian, statesman and scholar was Premier and Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago during the period 1956 to 1981. A graduate of Queens Royal College and Oxford University, he lectured at Howard University and worked at the Anglo-American Caribbean Commission prior to "letting his bucket down" in the political arena of Trinidad and Tobago. He authored several historical works, the most notable of which, Capitalism and Slavery continues to generate scholarly debate more than fifty years after its publication. He died in office in 1981.

From the description of Eric Williams Memorial Collection, 1922-1981 bulk 1939-1981. (The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine). WorldCat record id: 48230990

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referencedIn Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971. Ralph Bunche papers, 1922-1988. New York Public Library System, NYPL
referencedIn RISM Vertical Files, Bulk, 1960-2000, Bulk, 1960-2000 1900-2004 New York University. Archives
referencedIn General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Records Relating to Trinidad and Tobago National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Anthony, Michael, 1930-. Michael Anthony papers, 1957-1984. New York Public Library System, NYPL
creatorOf Williams, Eric Eustace, 1911-1981. Literary and scholarly manuscripts collection, [ca. 1930-1980] Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library
creatorOf Williams, Eric Eustace, 1911-1981. Political leader's account of the party's stewardship, 1956 to 1980 : address to the 22nd annnual convention of the People's National Movement, Friday, September 26, 1980. Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
creatorOf Williams, Eric Eustace, 1911-1981. Eric Williams Memorial Collection, 1922-1981 bulk 1939-1981. The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Main Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine
creatorOf Gadgahar, F. Formal opening of the Palo Seco Secondary School by the Prime Minister Dr. Eric Williams on Monady 23rd May, 1966. The Alma Jordan Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine, Main Library, The University of the West Indies, Saint Augustine
referencedIn Ralph Bunche papers, 1922-1988 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archives Section
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associatedWith Anthony, Michael, 1930- person
associatedWith Bunche, Ralph J. (Ralph Johnson), 1904-1971. person
memberOf Caribbean Community corporateBody
associatedWith Carnegie Corporation of New York corporateBody
employeeOf Howard University corporateBody
founderOf People's National Movement. corporateBody
associatedWith People's National Movement. Convention 1980) corporateBody
employeeOf Trinidad and Tobago. Office of the Prime Minister corporateBody
alumnusOrAlumnaOf University of Oxford. corporateBody
associatedWith Williams-Connell, Erica. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Port of Spain 05 TT
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago 00 TT
Port of Spain 05 TT
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Historians
Politicians
Prime ministers
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Birth 1911-09-25

Death 1981-03-29

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