Birth Stories of Trinidad and Tobago Collection, 2018

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Summary

Title:
Birth Stories of Trinidad and Tobago collection
Dates:
2018
Creators:
Kremer, Tammy
Extent:
246 Gigabytes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Birth Stories of Trinidad and Tobago Collection, MSS 2024-43. Archives and Special Collections, University of California, San Francisco.

Background

Scope and content:

The "Birth Stories of Trinidad and Tobago Collection" is a comprehensive multi-media project by Tammy Kremer, MA, which explores various birth experiences in Trinidad and Tobago from 2018. Initiated during Kremer's Fulbright arts research grant, this project encompasses a short film titled "Home Birth in Trinidad and Tobago" showcased at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival, a series of edited short films, and approximately 60 interviews with a diverse group including parents, midwives, obstetricians, and government workers. It also features a collection of photographs an d videos of speeches by Kremer, who has a background in public health communications and arts education. This project collaborates with key local institutions like the Mamatoto Resource and Birth Center, and aims to enhance awareness about birthing options and advocate for improved birth conditions in Trinidad and Tobago.

Processing information:

Metadata provided by Marsha Winter, Librarian, University of West Indies St. Augustine, The Alma Jordan Library.

Physical description:
125 digital objects (99 videos, 25 photos, 1 PDF)
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-19 09:31:11 -0700 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Birth Stories of Trinidad and Tobago Collection, MSS 2024-43. Archives and Special Collections, University of California, San Francisco.

Location of this collection:
UCSF Library & CKM Archives and Special Collections, 530 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143-0840, US