Histories of Bahamian islands and communities on New Providence are included in the library collection.
There are also resources about various ethnic and cultural communities in the Bahamian archipelago.
Haitians - general history and culture resources: http://crln.acrl.org/content/78/4/220.full
Communities/Neighbourhoods/Subdivisions
Bahamas Information Services. (2018). PM Minnis opens new BMC housing subdivision as a partner of New Urban Development Plan. https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/194949/PM_Minnis_opens_new_BMC_housing_Subdivision_as_part_of_New_Urban_Development_Plan.html
Beveridge, W. W. O. (1927). Grant & Bain Town. In Report on the public health and on medical conditions in New Providence, Bahama Island (pp. 42-45). Waterlow & Sons. Call Number: RA407.5 B3 B49 1927
Bowe, R. M. L. & Williams, P. (1982). Grants Town and the historical development of "over-the-hill". College Forum, 3, 22-28. https://doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v3i0.73
Centreville House is set for exterior renovations. (2009, April 21). The Tribune, pp. 7.
Colbey, E. (2016). PM Christie tours new housing subdivision; touts new housing model. http://bahamaspress.com/2016/07/03/pm-christie-tours-new-housing-subdivision-touts-new-housing-model/
Cox, D. & Poitier, O. S. (2006). Spiritual transformation and urban renewal. Urban Renewal Transformation & Research Unit. Call Number: BV637 S65 2006
Cox, D., Major, J., Poitier, O. & Treco, R. (2005). Socio-demographic profiles of five urban renewal areas. Transformation and Research Unit, Urban Renewal Commission. Call Number: HT169 B32 S63 2005
Cox, D., Major, J., Poitier, O. & Treco-Lightbourne, R. (2006). Sustainable development and urban renewal in the Bahamas: The case of the District Constables. Urban Renewal Transformation and Research Unit. Call Number: HT169 B32 C69 2006
Craton, M. (2007). Adelaide village. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 5). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Bain Town. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 39-40). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Blue Hills. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 56). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Carmichael Village. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 73-74). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Chippingham. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 82). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Collin’s Wall. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 95-96). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Delancey Town. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 118-119). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Fort Hill/Fort Fincastle. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (p. 150). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Fox Hill. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 152-53). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Gambier Village. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (p. 162). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Grant’s Town. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 66, 177-8, 225). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Jumbey Village. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (p. 211). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Queen’s staircase. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (p. 315). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Adelaide. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 8, 103, 106. 124). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Bain Town. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 28, 50, 64, 84, 96, 102, 105, 118, 124-125, 249, 349, 357). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Carmichael. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 388). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Fox Hill. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 167, 172). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Carmichael. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp.6, 10, 26, 101, 103, 459, 465). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Centerville. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 268, 345). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Chippingham. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 248). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Coconut Grove. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 248). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Englerston. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people. (p. 248). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Fort Charlotte. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 219). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Fort Fincastle. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 195). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Fort Fincastle. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 242). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Fox Hill. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 50, 102, 106-111, 118, 124-126, 253, 265-266, 306, 349, 420, 425, 458, 479). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Gambier. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 8, 103, 106, 124). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1992). Grant’s Town. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (p. 388). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1992 v.1
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Grant’s Town. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 10-11, 21,25, 50, 69, 78, 84, 92-93, 98, 101-102, 105, 107, 112-115, 117, 125, 129-130, 235, 248-249, 268-269, 304-305). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Mason’s Addition. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 248,389). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Over-the-hill. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 10-11, 21, 28, 77, 92, 96, 101-7, 125, 129-30, 201, 205, 220, 245, 248-9, 251, 253, 257, 265, 285, 288, 306, 345, 356, 357, 423, 429, 458, 478-8, 489). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1654 J46 2000
Culmer-Jenkins, O. (2000). Bahamian memories: Island voices of the twentieth century. University Press of Florida.
Dames, D. (2011). Urban Renewal: St. Cecilia Community walkabout. http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/community/Urban_Renewal_St_Cecilia_Community_Walkabout15520.shtml
Diane Phillips & Associates. (2012). BTC responds to concerns regarding St. Cecilia’s playground. http://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/2012/04/btc-responds-to-concerns-regarding-st-cecilias-playground-20272.html
Eneas, C. W. (2007) Bain Town. Thought Katcher. Call Number: F1659 B3 E64 2007
Englerston: Nassau’s master suburb. (1934).The Tribune Handbook. Nassau, Bahamas. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Glinton, T. (2018, April 27). Exemptions for homes built in govt subdivisions. The Nassau Guardian. https://thenassauguardian.com/2018/04/27/exemptions-for-homes-built-in-govt-subdivisions/
Hamilton, D. (2017, February). Boundaries report adds new constituency, changes name of Montague. http://magneticmediatv.com/2017/02/boundaries-report-adds-new-constituency-changes-name-of-montagu/
Hanna, R. C. (2013). Pictorial history and memories of Nassau’s Over-the-Hill. Media Enterprises. Call Number: F1659.N3 .H355 2013
Hartnell, N. (2016, September 30). AML: $14m spend aids ‘neighbourhood store’ strategy switch. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2016/sep/30/aml-14m-spend-aids-neighbourhood-store-strategy-sw/
Jones Bahamas. (2016). Watson: Party will mend itself: Adelaide. http://jonesbahamas.com/watson-party-will-mend-itself/
Jones Bahamas. (2016). Watson: Party will mend itself: Carmichael. http://jonesbahamas.com/watson-party-will-mend-itself/
Lightbourne, S. (2014). Strachan’s Hill Subdivision near completion. The Bahamas Journal. http://jonesbahamas.com/strachans-hill-subdivision-nearing-completion/
Lomer, G. (1999). High, mighty trod West Hill Street. In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp.104-123). Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publications. Call Number: REF F1651 B232 1999
Longley, G. (2018). Malcolm Park gets a facelift. https://ewnews.com/malcolm-park-gets-a-facelift
Manuel, G. (1988). Historical notes on the Fox Hill community. Call Number: F1657 M36 1988
Mather, J. (August 13, 2003). Fox Hill residents find freedom. The Tribune (Nassau, Bahamas), pp. 11.
Mather, J. (August 13, 2003). PM highlights the cultural importance of Fox Hill Festival. The Tribune (Nassau, Bahamas), pp. 8, 1.
McCartney, J. (2011, November 17). Final boundaries report revealed. The Nassau Guardian. https://thenassauguardian.com/2011/11/17/final-boundaries-report-revealed/
McKenzie, T. (2003). 100 more houses for Jubilee Gardens. The Nassau Guardian. http://www.bahamasb2b.com/news/wmview.php?ArtID=1129
Morris, C. (2015). Montagu builder’s diary: life in 1742. In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp.74-85). Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publication Ltd. Call Number: REF F1651 B232 1999
Nassau Harbour: Bay Street regeneration: intern program 2004 The Bahamas: Three districts, one waterfront. (2004). EDAW. Call Number: HT169 B32 N33 2004
Nicolls, N. (2011). St. Cecilia makeover. https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/18556/St_Cecilia_makeover.html
Over-the-Hill: Community development partnership initiative. (2018). http://bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/6073d0c8-b7f3-42bb-a8df-b9d22824b6d5/over-the-Hill+10x10.5+%28update2%29reduced.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
PM opens complex in South Beach. (2002). The Nassau Guardian. http://www.bahamaslibraries.org/index.php?view=article&catid=74%3Acommunities&id=...
Prime Minister remarks at opening of Sir Clement and Julian Maynard housing subdivision. (2013, July 12). http://bahamaspress.com/2013/07/12/prime-minister-remarks-at-opening-of-sir-clement-and-julian-maynard-housing-subdivision%E2%80%8F/
Rahming, P. A. (2004, August 10). Sandilands Villagers or Fox Hillians? Who are we? The Nassau Guardian.
Road project 'substantially complete'. (2013, February 5). The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/feb/05/road-project-substantially-complete/
Rolle, R. (2016, December 19). Smith disappointed with decision to add only one more constituency. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2016/dec/19/smith-disappointed-decision-add-only-one-more-cons/
Royal Bahamas Police Force. (2002). Farm Road Community project report. Call Number: HBL Main F1656 F372 2002
Royal Bahamas Police Force. (2013). Historical overview. http://www.royalbahamaspolice.org/history/historical_overview.php
Royal Bahamas Police Force. (2013). Northeastern division. http://www.royalbahamaspolice.org/divisions/uniform_operations/northeastern/index.php
Royal Bahamas Police Force. (2013). Southeastern division. http://www.royalbahamaspolice.org/divisions/uniform_operations/southeastern/index.php
Royal Bahamas Police Force. (2013). Southwestern division. http://www.royalbahamaspolice.org/divisions/uniform_operations/southwestern/index.php
Russell, K. (2018, April 26). Data highlights social ills in inner-cities. The Tribune (Nassau, Bahamas). http://www.tribune242.com/news/2018/apr/26/data-highlights-social-ills-in-inner-cities/
Saunders, G. (2010). Adelaide. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 53-55). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Bain Town. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 63-64). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Bain & Grant’s Town. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 32). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Carmichael. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 65-66). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Chippingham-Rainbow Village. In Historic Bahamas (p. 13). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Englerston. In Historic Bahamas (p. 13). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Fox Hill/ Sandilands Village. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 58-62). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Gambier. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 67-69). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Grant’s Town. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 13, 56-57). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. (2010). Mason’s Addition. In Historic Bahamas (p. 13). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. & Cartwright, D. (1979). Forts. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 27-29). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S38 1979
Saunders, G. & Huber, L. M. (2001). Forts Charlotte and Fincastle. In Nassau’s historic landmarks (pp. 10-11). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S282 1979
Saunders, G. & Huber, L. M. (2001). Fox Hill. In Nassau’s historic landmarks (p .98). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S282 1979
Saunders, G. & Huber, L. M. (2001). Gambier and Adelaide. In Nassau’s historic landmarks (p. 100). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S282 1979
Saunders, G. & Huber, L. M. (2001). Oakes Field. In Nassau’s historic landmarks (p. 97). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S282 1979
Saunders, G. & Huber, L. M. (2001). Over-the-Hill. In Nassau’s historic landmarks (pp. 3, 88, 89). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S282 1979
Sealy, T. (May 16, 2019). Mount Moriah constituents fed-up with indiscriminate dumping. The Tribune. https://ewnews.com/mount-moriah-constituents-fed-up-with-indiscriminate-dumping
Smith, L. (2010, September 29). New planning law to control Bahamas development takes effect in January. http://www.bahamapundit.com/2010/09/29/
St. Cecilia pioneers to be honoured. (n.d.). http://www.bahamaslibraries.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=266%3Ast-cecilia-pioneers-to-be-honoured&Itemid=111
The History behind Collins Wall. [Editorial]. (2009, April 20). The Tribune, p. 2
The restoration of Centreville House. (April 24, 2009). The Tribune, p. 2
The [Sometimes] glorious Gambier. (1995). In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp. 64-77). Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publication Ltd.
Turnquest, A. (2013, April 12). Anger as area around historic fort cleared. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2013/apr/12/anger-as-area-around-historic-fort-cleared/
Turnquest, A. (2014, August 9). PM disappointed with lack of Shanty Town Programme. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/aug/09/pm-disappointed-lack-shanty-town-programme/
Turnquest, A. (2017, February 9) New St. Barnabas seat after boundary shift. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2017/feb/09/new-seat-after-boundary-shift/
Turnquest, A. (2017, February 10). Most changes to boundaries in the east. The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2017/feb/10/most-changes-boundaries-east/
Urban renewal to be restructured. (2017, October 11). The Nassau Guardian. https://thenassauguardian.com/2017/10/11/urban-renewal-restructured/
Verdine, B. (2014). Government opens new subdivision, delivering 16 new homes. Bahamas Information Services. http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/portal/public/gov/government/news/government%20opens%20new%20subdivision%20delivering%2016%20new%20homes/
Williams, P. (1991). Guide to African villages. Department of Archives. Call Number: F1659 N4 W45 2008
Churches and Community Organizations
Church of the Holy Spirit holds 75th anniversary of dedication. (2014, January 8). The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/jan/08/church-of-the-holy-spirit-holds-75th-anniversary/
Craton, M. (2007). Christ Church Cathedral. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 82-84). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Churches of God. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 86-88). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Roman Catholicism. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 325-327). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 334-335). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Saint Mary’s Church. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 335-336). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. (2007). Seventh Day Adventist. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 334-335). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
Craton, M. & Saunders, G. (1998). Afro-Bahamian churches and friendly societies. In Islanders in the stream: A history of the Bahamian people (pp. 111-117). University of Georgia Press. Call Number: F1656 C72 1998 v.2
Deans, R. (2009). Sacred to the memory of… In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp. 84-99). Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publications. Call Number: REF F1651 B232 2009
Robinson-Blair, T. (2011). Baptist preachers helped build a nation. In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp.82-98). Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publications. Call Number: REF F1651 B232 2011
Saunders, G. (2010). Wesley Methodist Church. In Historic Bahamas (pp. 42-43, 47.). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010
Saunders, G. & Cartwright, D. (1979). Churches. In Historic Bahamas (pp.38-40). Macmillan Education. Call Number: F1659 N3 S38 1979
St Michael's Methodist Church celebrates 50 years. (2014, October 22). The Tribune. http://www.tribune242.com/news/2014/oct/22/st-michaels-methodist-church-celebrates-50-years/
Thayer, P. (2009). Missionaries faced hardship and death. In Bahamas handbook and businessman’s annual (pp.122-134). Nassau, Bahamas: Etienne Dupuch Jr. Publication. Call Number: REF F1651 B232 2009
Craton, M. (2007). Salvation Army. In A-Z of Bahamas heritage (pp. 337-338). Macmillan Caribbean. Call Number: REF F1656 C713 2007
National Library and Information Services. (2018). New Providence public libraries. https://www.nlis.bs/index.php/bahamaspubliclibraries/new-providence-libraries
Saunders, G. (2010). Grant’s Town Library. In Historic Bahamas (pp.47). Lulu. Call Number: F1656 S396 2010