Approximately 3.5 linear feet (7 boxes), arranged alphabetically by last name. Representing the largest series in the collection, these files were maintained for individuals who presented papers, served as co-chairs or were discussants. The files include correspondence, personal greeting cards, abstracts, curriculum vitae, newsletters, journals and clippings. Items of note include Vera D. Rubin's opening remarks (see Box 12, Folder 130) and articles, book reviews and earlier writings by and about conference presenters. For the original manuscript papers delivered at the 1984 conference, see Series XI. Conference Manuscripts. Duplicate copies of the manuscripts, taken from the Library of Caribbean Research, are listed in the Appendix. A select number of these papers were also part of a planned publication (see Series XII. Yale Press Manuscripts and subsequently published (see Series XIII. Published Manuscripts).