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Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett and Eric Coverley smile for the camera just after they were married in 1954

Louise Bennett

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Louise Bennett (3rd right) and her husband Eric Coverley and friends standing beside a table set for dining, at their wedding reception.

Negroes dancing to Pot Pourri Pan

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Enslaved Africans showing much merriment as they dance and play musical instruments.

Queen Elizabeth, the Queen's mother patting the head of the Jamaica Regiment's new mascot..

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen's mother patting a dog (the Regiments mascot) that is held on a leash by a soldier of the Jamaica Regiment while an Officer looks on. This took place at Paula de Laudez New Castle Barracks in February 1965.

Slave chatting informally

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Three enslaved Africans chatting among themselves in a relaxed mood. A turkey is beside them.

The Camp near Kingston Jamaica 1839

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An artist's impression of an army camp showing military facilities on an expanse of land with thick vegetation in the background.

The Chancellor, HRH Princess Alice receives Alison Gabay as a graduate of U.C.W.I.

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The Chancellor HRH Princess Alice shakes the hand of Alison Gabay, new graduate of the University College of the West Indies, on February 19,1961.

The Queen Knights Mr. Justice Duffus

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Mr. Justice Duffus kneels as he is Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in the presence of police officers. Photographers are taking pictures.

The Queen's mother at the Victoria Pier

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Governor General Sir Clifford Campbell and the Queen's Mother examine a straw bag as they toured the Craft Market at the Victoria Pier. Strings of beads are seen on a wooden stand beside them.

The Trooping the Colour Ceremony put on by the First Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment.

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The First Battalion of the Jamaica Regiment at the Trooping the Colour Ceremony being watched by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.