National Library of Jamaica

Miss Lou's Archive

MS 2177 Louise Bennett-Coverley archive Writing and Performance 1883 and 1936-1988
3   Series 3 Writing and performance. – Series contains prose, poetry, songs and other genres as well as research material, some related correspondence and papers, and material by other writers. 1949-1988 
3.1 Anancy Sub-series 3.1 Anancy. – Series contains mainly stories relating to Anancy. Plays featuring Anancy are found in MS 2177.3.3. 1977 and n.d. [1950s-1980s]
3.1.1 Anancy and Miss Lou Two copies of typed manuscript of Anancy an’ Him Story published as Anancy and Miss Lou in 1979 (one incomplete), letter and two notes from Mervyn Morris, 21 Sep 1977, bundle of stories that LB decided not to include in the publication, Anancy by: Louise Bennett, 3pp, n.d. (not included in 2003 edition), and How hog got his long mout by Una Wilson Sep 1977 and n.d. [c.1977]
3.1.2 Anancy stories in LB’s handwriting: Anancy and Alligator, Anancy, Crab and Sea puss, Anancy and Bullfrog, and Anancy and Ass-head, typescripts of stories and articles regarding Anancy, and press cuttings n.d. [1950s-1980s]
3.1.3 Anancy stories and Dialect Verse typed copies of stories in standard English and printers proofs of some pages of Anancy stories and Dialect Verse, Pioneer Press, 1957 n.d. [c.1957]
3.1.4 Anancy stories   typescripts of Anancy stories numbered in LB’s handwriting, and list of stories, 1-40 n.d. [c. 1960s-1980s]
3.1.5 Anancy stories   typescripts of Anancy stories numbered in LB’s handwriting, and paper Anancy Stories probably by LB n.d. [c. 1960s-1980s]
3.1.6 Untitled mockup of pamphlet mockup of a promotional pamphlet relating to health of children’s teeth including typescript How Anancy lost his teeth (no author) n.d.
3.2 Language and culture Sub-series 3.2. Language and culture.  n.d. [c.1950s-1980s]
3.2.1 Classified proverbs typed lists of Jamaican proverbs organised by theme, and contents list Classified proverbs n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.2 Classified proverbs typed lists of Jamaican proverbs organised by theme n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.3 Proverbs - alphabetical typed lists of Jamaican proverbs organised by letter of the alphabet (‘From My file’ noted in pencil on first page) n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.4 Proverbs typed lists of Jamaican proverbs organised by letter of the alphabet (‘From Bookfile’ noted in pencil on first page) n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.5 Proverbs typed lists of Jamaican proverbs including Proverbs for Publication, list of Jamaican Proverbs with Literal Translation, English Counter Part and Meaning, lists of proverbs concerning superstition, JBC Schools Challenge Quiz. Jamaican Proverbs used to 17.4.71, and other related papers n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.6 Glossaries two lists, one entitled Glossary [sic] n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.7 Works of non-fiction by Louise Bennett articles for Air Jamaica periodical, Skywritings, and other publications regarding Myal (sorcerer or wizard), the Jamaican language, “ole time Jamaican country wedden” (Old Time Jamaican Country Wedding) and other aspects of Jamaican culture  n.d. [c. 1960s-1980s]
3.2.8 Jamaican Traditions of African Origins manuscripts and drafts with this title or similar, no author (probably LB) n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.2.9 Dance papers relating to dance and the history of dance in Jamaica, John Canoe, French Set Girls, Koo Koo boy, and “the Hosein Festival” of Trinidad including How to Dance Quadrille, and song, Heel and Toe, in LB’s handwriting n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
   

 
3.3 Pantomime and plays Sub-series 3.3 Pantomime and plays. – Series contains scripts of pantomimes written by Louise Bennett and others for the Little Theatre Movement (LTM), other playscripts, and related material. Plays for radio are found in MS 2177.3.5.6. Material relating to pantomime songs is found in MS 2177.3.7.  1949-1988
3.3.1 Pantomime: Bluebeard and Brer Anancy by Louise Bennett: playscript 1949
3.3.2 Pantomime: Anancy and Pandora by Louise Bennett: playscript and part handwritten script 1955
3.3.3 Pantomime: Anancy and Beeny Bud by Louise Bennett: playscript and part scripts 1956
3.3.4 Pantomime: Quashie Lady by Ranny Williams: two playscripts, part script, and press cuttings 1958
3.3.5 Pantomime: Jamaica Way by Ranny Williams: multiple copies of playscript and press cuttings 1959
3.3.6 Pantomime: Carib Gold based on the play, ‘Stabroek Fantasy’ by Cecile Nobrega, and produced by Louise Bennett and Rex Nettleford: playscript and copy of ‘Stabroek Fantasy’, and ‘Comic Interlude and Topicalities, Panto 1960-61’ featuring ‘Lou[ise Bennett], Ran[ny Williams] and Charles [Hyatt]’ 1960
3.3.7 Pantomime: Finian’s Rainbow by E Y Harburg and Fred Saidy: playscript 1962
3.3.8 Pantomime: Queenie’s Daughter by Greta and Henry Fowler: playscript 1963
3.3.9 Pantomime: Bredda Buck by Greta Fowler, Louise Bennett, Lois Kelly-Barrow, Derek Broughton, and Doris Duperley: playscript 1964
3.3.10 Pantomime: Morgan’s Dream of Old Port Royal by Greta Fowler with Orford St John, Louise Bennett, and Lois Kelly-Barrow: multiple playscripts labelled ‘Morgan of Port Royal’, and ‘The Fabulous Morgan of Port Royal’, notes and part scripts 1965
3.3.11 Pantomime: Anancy and Doumbey by Sonia Mills and Don Mills: playscript 1968
3.3.12 Pantomime: Moonshine Anancy by Barbara Gloudon: playscript 1969
3.3.13 Pantomime: Music Boy by Trevor Rhone: playscript 1971
3.3.14 Pantomime: Johnny Reggae by Barbara Gloudon: playscript 1978
3.3.15 Pantomime fragments and notes part playscripts written in LB’s handwriting, part typed playscripts, and other papers n.d. [late 1950s-early 1960s]
3.3.16 Plays by Louise Bennett Bizz Bizznizz, Bruck-Kitchen Aforesaid, Story (set in an Animal Hospital): playscripts typed and in LB’s handwriting n.d. [c.1950s]
3.3.17 Plays by groups led by Louise Bennett Easter Lilies, Escalopment, The Inner Man, 1957, and Vital Evidence: playscripts 1957 and n.d. [c.1950s]
3.3.18 Plays Bus Stop, False Pretences, Jane’s Dilemma, Star Boarder, Trek to England, Visible Father, What a Good Breakfast did for the Browns: playscripts probably produced in playmaking groups with LB involvement n.d. [c.1950s]
3.3.19 Three Farmers Meet (Credit without Fears) copies of playscript probably produced in playmaking group with LB involvement, and retitled playscript Credit without Fears printed by the Central Information Services with the co-operation of the Jamaica Social Welfare Commission (five copies) n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
3.3.20 Plays playscripts: Altered Days at Crowdiehill by Jo Corrie, The Big Bad Wolf, Calypso by Dorothy Cundall, Cry the Beloved Country by Felicia [Komax?], The Destitute Lover by Linroy Edwards, Grand Pa’s Ghost by Ted Dwyer, 1962, The Harrowing of Benjy by Roderick Walcott, The Impossible Situation by Cicely Howland, Joy to the World. A Jamaican Christmas Play specially written for community groups by Easton Lee, Drama Officer, JSWC, 1962, The Maroon by Captain Mayne Reid dramatised by Archie Lindo, n.d. [c.1947], Masquerade, Not Guilty by Bill Patterson, Once Upon a Time by Carmen Manley (for Drumblair Dance at the Myrtle Bank Hotel, 12 Dec 1964, featuring Miss Lou and Ranny Williams), Settling the Deal by Shirley Maynier Burke, and A Song for Miss Marta by Dorothy Cundall 1947-1964 and n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
3.3.21 Anansi and Bre’r Englishman. An Afro-Caribbean Musical Manley Young (original story by MY and Gloria Cameron): playscript  
3.3.22 Annancy [sic] and Queen by Ted Dwyer: playscript with note from TD to LB and additional script pages (changes and additions)  
3.3.23 Anancy Story Skit  by Ranny Williams: playscript for Jamaica House Children’s Function, 25 May, 1974, featuring LB, RW and Charles Hyatt, and sketch, possibly for television or radio, featuring LB at Ranny’s Place, n.d. [c.1968] May 1974 and n.d. [c.1968]
3.3.24 The Awakening (Encounter) by Robin Moore and Garson Raye: playscript 1969
3.3.25 Away with the Witch no author: draft playscript, possibly a pantomime, and two articles regarding the legend of the White Witch of Rose Hall by Geoffrey Yates, 1965 1965 and n.d. [c.1960s]
3.3.26 Ballad Jamaica. A Musical Play by Irving Burgie (previously titled Ballad for Bimshire): playscript 1963
3.3.27 Calalou. A Musical Screenplay  by Irving Burgie (Second draft): playscript 1975
3.3.28 The Gospel Glory. A Passion Play  by Langston Hughes (inscribed by author to LB): script 1962
3.3.29 Simple Takes a Wife. A Negro Folk Comedy by Langston Hughes: playscript n.d. [c.1958]
3.3.30 Lost in the Stars based on the novel Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton and the musical by Maxwell Anderson and Kurt Weill adapted by Alfred Hayes: playscript 1973
3.3.31 Mr Garvey - A musical based on the life of Marcus Garvey no author, Jones & Jones Productions: playscript 1988
3.3.32 Maskarade by Sylvia Wynter and Jim Nelson with music by Olive Lewin: playscript, copies of music score and sheet music, and original work of art by Jim Nelson featuring ‘Tallawah’, Sep 1983 Sep 1983 and n.d. [c.1983]
3.3.33 Milk and Honey by Trevor Rhone and Glen Salzman: playscript Aug 86
3.3.34 The Moon has a Different Face by Angela Redaway: playscript and letter to LB in which Redaway hopes LB finds the character ‘Bella’ interesting, 9 Mar 1967 1967
3.3.35 The Pageant no author: playscript/treatment for historical pageant, 79pp n.d.
3.3.36 Jamaica Triumphant - A National Pageant no author: playscript n.d.
3.3.37 Pageant, 4-H Clubs no author: playscript regarding the story of the 4-H Clubs Movement performed at Denbigh Training Centre, Apr 3 1961 (3 copies) Apr 61
3.3.38 Under the Sun by Sylvia Wynter: playscript  
3.3.39 Yabba Pot no author: playscript n.d.
3.3.40 Untitled play no author: playscript, features characters Aunt Kate and Obadiah, 50pp (2 copies) n.d.
3.3.41 Untitled play no author: playscript, possibly pantomime, with a waterfront setting featuring the banana industry, 52pp n.d.
3.3.42 Plays - no author playscripts  
3.3.43 Plays - no title, no author playscripts  
3.3.44 Plays - part scripts playscripts  
3.3.45 Plays playscripts: All for England, Crabapple, Dr Sawbone, Jane Lovering, Jane’s Career, The Leader by M G Smith, Minnie from Trinidad, Minstrel Show, The Patty Seller, other plays and material including photograph of group featuring EC (probably relating to EC) n.d. [c.1930s-1950s]
3.3.46 The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, 1777: playscript n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.3.47 Drama handwritten, typed and printed material concerning the theatre, village drama, playmaking, creative drama and other related matters n.d. [c.1950s-1970s]
   

 
3.4 Poems Sub-series 3.4 Poems. – Series contains poems written by LB and others and related papers, and correspondence and papers relating to the publication Selected Poems. 1965-1982
3.4.1 Poems by LB typed poems [mainly typed on same kind/size of paper used] n.d. [c.1940s-1950s]
3.4.2 Poems by LB typed or written in LB’s handwriting [may contain songs and/or work by other writers] n.d. [c.1940s-1970s]
3.4.3 Poems for Princess Anne, Julius Nyerere and Queen Elizabeth II poems written to celebrate the visits to Jamaica of Princess Anne in 1973, Dear Princess, Julius Nyerere in 1974, Mwalimu, and H.M. Queen Elizabeth in 1975, Dis Long Time Queen, and paper concerning Julius Nyerere, President of Tanzania, Jun 1965 1965 and 1973-1975
3.4.4 Selected Poems draft manuscript of Selected Poems by LB entitled Seventy-Seven Poems by Louise Bennett, two letters from Mervyn Morris, one original, 14 Nov 1976, and one copy, 10 Feb 1978, and examples of teaching questions for the book Nov 1976-Feb 1978 and n.d. [c.1970s]
3.4.5 Selected Poems draft parts of manuscript of Selected Poems by LB including draft Introduction with note from Mervyn Morris asking LB to advise (LB’s notes on reverse), and note from Mervyn Morris, Mar 1980 Jan-Mar 1980
3.4.6 Selected Poems draft manuscript of Selected Poems by LB with notes from Mervyn Morris, Apr and Jun 1980, and letter from Mervyn Morris, 17 Oct 1982 Apr 1980-Oct 1982
3.4.7 Poems by other writers mainly typed poems, some with LB’s annotations, by Michael Bailey, L P Delapenha, Weston Haughton, Trevor Lawrence, Altimun Mullings, Flo Thompson, Zep Dawson and others, and some related correspondence May 1946-Sep 1977 and n.d. [c.1940s-1970s]
3.4.8 Audrey A Brown, Toronto, Canada poems including A meet Miss Lou, 14 Apr 1979, and academic papers by Audrey Brown who had worked at Black Theatre Canada and was completing studies at York University, and related correspondence Oct 1977-Apr 1980 and n.d. [c.1980]
3.5 Radio Sub-series 3.5 Radio. – Series contains material relating to programmes and commercials written and/or performed by LB on the radio.  
3.5.1 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Sub-series 3.5.1 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). 1950-1954
3.5.1.1 The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) scripts for Calling the West Indies and Rendezvous, a programme of entertainment by Commonwealth performers, draft scripts, two handwritten scripts, First Visit to England and Trams, that appear to relate to an I Remember When series, papers with LB’s handwritten notes, and letter of recommendation by Basil Thornton, B.B.C., New York, 11 Nov 1954 May 1950-Dec 1952 and Nov 1954
3.5.2 Calling Miss Lou Sub-series 3.5.2 Calling Miss Lou 1965
3.5.2.1 Calling Miss Lou scripts with page numbers, 1-104, at top centre of page (incomplete) 1965
3.5.2.2 Calling Miss Lou scripts with page numbers, 1-50, at top right of page 1965
3.5.2.3 Calling Miss Lou - Drafts mainly scripts handwritten by LB 1965
3.5.2.4 Calling Miss Lou - Drafts mainly scripts handwritten by LB 1965
3.5.2.5 Calling Miss Lou - Lists   n.d [1966]
3.5.3 Commercials Sub-series 3.5.3 Commercials 1956-1984
3.5.3.1 Bureau of Health Education (U.S.A.) letter from Ministry of Health’s Bureau of Health Education regarding song by LB, Take Good Care (to be sung to the tune of Slide Mongoose), to be recorded and played at a public exhibition, and Food in Commercial Establishments published by California State Department of Public Health, 1956 1956 and Jul 1965
3.5.3.2 Commercials scripts relating to Cocomalt, Coffee Break, Horlicks, Jamaica Way Frozen Foods, Magic Soap, Nugget Shoe Polish, Orafresh, Ovaltine, Poliflor, Puritan Cooking Oil, the movie  Smile Orange, Ting, the Weekly Gleaner (in New York), and other goods and events Nov 1961-May 1984 and n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.5.3.3 Caleb Cane - Sugar Manufacturers’ Association correspondence and papers relating to the Sugar Manufacturers’ Association for whom LB wrote and performed the Caleb Cane radio broadcasts Feb 1968-Oct 1970
3.5.3.4 Caleb Cane - Jayne Campbell Associates Ltd correspondence and papers relating to Jayne Campbell Associates Ltd (Public Relations Consultants) and LB’s Caleb Cane radio broadcasts for the Sugar Manufacturers’ Association Feb 1969-May 1970
3.5.3.5 Caleb Cane - draft scripts mainly handwritten manuscripts by LB for her Caleb Cane radio broadcasts for the Sugar Manufacturers’ Association 1969-1970
3.5.3.6 Caleb Cane - scripts copy scripts for LB’s Caleb Cane radio broadcasts for the Sugar Manufacturers’ Association produced by Lindo, NCK (Jamaica) Ltd, numbered 1-61, including script number 13, a tribute to N W Manley, 5 Sep 1969 Sep 1969-Oct 1970 and n.d. [1969]
3.5.3.7 The Agency for Public Information (API) mainly flyers and leaflets produced by the Agency and some correspondence 1977
3.5.3.8 Auntie Mary Kitchen - Grace Kennedy handwritten scripts, not in LB’s handwriting, with LB’s annotations, typescripts, and Grace recipe booklet n.d. [c.1970s]
3.5.4 The Lou and Ranny Show Sub-series 3.5.4 The Lou and Ranny Show. – Series contains mainly programme typescripts written by Ranny Williams. Related material is found in MS 2177.3.7.12. 1959-1961
3.5.4.1 The Lou and Ranny Show scripts: from programme 1, 14 Jan 1959, to programme 24, 22 Nov 1959 (incomplete) Jun-Nov 1959
3.5.4.2 The Lou and Ranny Show scripts: from programme 1, 31 Jan 1960, mainly with year information only 1960
3.5.4.3 The Lou and Ranny Show scripts of two programmes only Mar 61
3.5.4.4 The Lou and Ranny Show scripts n.d.
3.5.4.5 The Lou and Ranny Show scripts, some including feature, Letter from Grandma, photocopy of handwritten script, Script 2, featuring “a character playing the Ranny-type role”, draft scripts, and other material including pp 27 and 28 of script n.d.
3.5.5 Miss Lou's Views Sub-series 3.5.5 Miss Lou’s Views. – Series contains mainly typed and handwritten scripts for the RJR series, broadcast between 1966 and 1982, known as “Aunty Roachy Sey" after a featured character, LB’s alter ego. 1966-1981
3.5.5.1 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1966 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Mar-Dec 1966
3.5.5.2 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1967 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1967
3.5.5.3 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1968 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1968
3.5.5.4 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1969 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, and list of programme titles with dates of broadcast Jan-Dec 1969
3.5.5.5 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1970 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, and list of programme titles with dates of broadcast Jan-Dec 1970
3.5.5.6 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1971 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1971
3.5.5.7 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1972 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1972
3.5.5.8 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1973 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, and Vacation List 1973, Jul-Sep with talk title and relevant tape numbers Jan-Dec 1973
3.5.5.9 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1974 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, and list of programme titles with dates of broadcast Jan-Dec 1974
3.5.5.10 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1975 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1975
3.5.5.11 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1976 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1976
3.5.5.12 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1977 scripts, mainly with titles and dates Jan-Dec 1977
3.5.5.13 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1980 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, and list of programme titles with broadcast dates [incomplete set of scripts; modern photocopied list] 1980
3.5.5.14 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts, 1981 scripts, mainly with titles and dates, January to December 1981, and list of programme titles with broadcast dates [incomplete set of scripts; modern photocopied list] 1981
3.5.5.15 Miss Lou's Views - Repeats 33 scripts and related list by title, List Repeats (Rough) in LB’s handwriting 1960s- 1970s
3.5.5.16 Miss Lou's Views - Repeats 118 scripts and related list by title, Contents (Rough Copies) Repeat in LB’s handwriting 1960s- 1970s
3.5.5.17 Miss Lou's Views - Christmas file scripts with a Christmas and New Year theme 1960s- 1970s
3.5.5.18 Miss Lou's Views - with background scripts relating to Family Planning and Population Control, Heritage, and Women Drivers with background material including letter from Denis Lalor, The Insurance Company of the West Indies Ltd. (ICWI), regarding insurance rates for women drivers, 31 Aug 1970 1960s- 1970s
3.5.5.19 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts finished and draft scripts, some with titles and dates, and other papers 1960s- 1980s
3.5.5.20 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts finished and draft scripts, some with titles and dates, and other papers 1960s- 1980s
3.5.5.21 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts mainly draft scripts 1960s- 1980s
3.5.5.22 Miss Lou's Views - Scripts mainly draft scripts 1960s- 1980s
3.5.5.23 Miss Lou's Views - Proverbs lists of proverbs featured in shows, Mar 1966-Dec 1976, and other lists n.d. [c.1966-1976]
3.5.5.24 Miss Lou's Views - Classified lists lists of proverbs classified by theme, some with tape numbers n.d. [c.1970s]
3.5.5.25 Miss Lou's Views - Lists lists with titles and tape numbers, and other lists including repeat file n.d. [c.1970s]
3.5.5.26 Miss Lou's Views - Tape lists lists of titles and tape numbers n.d. [c.1970s]
3.5.6 Other broadcasts Sub-series 3.5.6 Other broadcasts. 1955 and n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
3.5.6.1 Plays for radio playscripts including Co-Education by Louis Marriott, The Do-Good Woman by H O Patterson, Hannah Bogle’s Story, The River Man by Jan Carew, Shadows of the Great House, These are Your Children and A Wedding in Spring May 1955 and n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
3.5.6.2 Other radio broadcasts playscript, Skullduggery, produced for Heritage Week n.d. [c.1960s]
   

 
3.6 Ring Ding Sub-series 3.6 Ring Ding. – Series contains material relating to the JBC television series for children. 1969-1983
3.6.1 Ring Ding - letters from viewers letters from the public, and poems including Me Muma Kyan Get No Fish, no Rice, no Coconut Oil Dec 1969-May 1981
3.6.2 Ring Ding - programmes papers relating to running order and programme production Aug 1970-Oct 1973
3.6.3 Ring Ding - programmes mainly papers relating to running order of programme Feb 1972-Mar 1983
3.6.4 Ring Ding - correspondence correspondence regarding the programme and related papers including short story, Quao, by Christine Craig, Jul 1972, Tribute to Louise Bennett by Lloyd Beeston (Makoshini), Mar 1980,and Ring Ding invitation cards Jul 1972-Mar 1983
3.6.5 Ring Ding - riddles traditional and Jamaican riddles, and Jamaican proverbs n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.6.6 Ring Ding - Christmas and New Year songs two copies of pamphlet Ring Ding Christmas & New Year Songs featuring: Christmas Bangalang, Bright Christmas, Twelve Days of Christmas [Jamaican version], Someting Fe We All, Rookoombine Ina Christmas, Pretty Little Baby [first line - ‘Hosana de baby born oh - ha ha’], Born to Rule, Bran [sic] New Year, New Year is Here n.d.
3.7 Songs Sub-series 3.7 Songs. 1955-1979
3.7.1 Pantomime scores and words of songs concerning pantomimes, Anancy and Pandora and Carib Gold, and possibly other pantomimes, and other related material 1955-1960 and n.d. [c.1950s-1960s]
3.7.2 Children’s Jamaican Songs and Game by Louise Bennett draft manuscripts, Jamaican Singing Games, containing song lyrics and game instructions relating to Children’s Jamaican Songs and Game Sung by Louise Bennett published by Folkways Records 1957
3.7.3 Categorised songs typed songs organised by category: West Indian Folk Songs, Jamaican Folk Songs, Digging Songs, Singing Games, Speaking Games, Folk Dances, Slim and Sam, Love Songs, and Lullabyes, with lists n.d. [c.1950s]
3.7.4 Categorised songs typed songs organised by category: West Indian Folk Songs, Jamaican Folk Songs, Digging Songs, Singing Games, Speaking Games, Folk Dances, Slim and Sam, Love Songs, and Lullabyes, with lists n.d. [c.1950s]
3.7.5 Social and political songs typed songs concerning the census, Family Planning, Federation, flood rains, Independence, unity, work and other subjects including Do Do Do - Mr Manley and Solidarity (written on the occasion of Hugh Shearer winning the 1968 election) hand-written on large-format cards, probably by EC, the former illustrated with a line drawing of N W Manley n.d. [c.1950s-1970s]
3.7.6 Printed song sheets mainly songs written or revived by LB n.d. [c.1950s-1970s]
3.7.7 Christmas, New Year, and Easter songs typed and printed copies of songs including Hosana (also known as Pretty Little Baby) and New Year is Here n.d. [c.1950s-1970s]
3.7.8 Carifesta Songs typed songs from Carifesta ’76 and Carifesta ‘79 1976-1979
3.7.9 Songs - not by Louise Bennett traditional songs, songs sent to LB by other people, and lyrics entered into Tourism Song Competition n.d. [c.1950s-1970s]
3.7.10 Published and printed sheet music including: We are Jamaicans by Keith Lowe and Ouida Hylton-Tomlinson, and Tomorrow’s Heroes by Tess Thomas and Ouida Hulton-Tomlinson 1944-1974 and n.d. [c.1970s]
3.7.11 Jamaica Jumpup manuscript, Jamaica Jumpup - Being a few of the less well-known original Folksongs from the Island of Jamaica in the West Indies, 14pp, no author n.d. [c.1950s]  
3.7.12 Pantomime and television handwritten, typed and printed material mainly relating to pantomime, and the JBC programmes, Our Gang and The Lou and Ranny Show 1950s-1960s
3.8 Stories Sub-series 3.8 Stories. 1964 and n.d. [c.1960s-1980s]
3.8.1 Stories by Louise Bennett stories written or re-told by LB: Ribba Mumma, Dunn’s River Ribba Mumma, Craven Choke Puppy, and Fowl Hawk and the Gold Teet’ Gal n.d. [c. 1960s-1980s]
3.8.2 Stories by other writers   Jan 1964 and n.d.
3.9 Television, film and video Sub-series 3.9 Television, film and video. – Series contains scripts and related papers. Material relating to the JBC programmes, Ring Ding and Our Gang, is found in MS 2177.3.6 and MS 2177.3.7.12 respectively. 1960-1988
3.9.1 Film and television includes script for Outlook programme [Canada] interview with LB and Errol Hill, 1960, Land of Wood and Water by Carmen Manley, n.d. [c.1963], and script for Jamaica National film, JN Overseas Documentary - 1988  Sep 1960-1988
3.9.2 World Bank film film treatments by Freddie Wilmot for the World Bank MHO Population Project Communications Component (Films), 1977, and related papers 1977
3.9.3 Screenplays film scripts: Hands off the Island by Sergio Corbucci, and The Village Ram by Lorenzo Freeman n.d. [c.1970s]
3.10 Other writing Sub-series 3.10 Other writing. 1980 and n.d.[c.1950s-1980s]
3.10.1 Mas Ran tribute to Ranny Williams by LB 1980
3.10.2 Jaytex Fashion Special script for Jaytex fashion show by Barbara Blake featuring compere, LB n.d. [c.1960s-1970s]
3.10.3 Writing - fragments and notes handwritten and typed pieces of writing by LB n.d. [1950s-1980s]